Pre-Placement Shame About Your Adoption Decision is Normal

Talking about adoption is hard. It is one thing to decide that the best option for your baby is adoption, but another to believe that how you feel about your adoption decision is normal. There are lots of reasons why Expectant Moms consider placing for adoption. There...

What Are The Masks A Birth Mother Might Wear In Society

When the leaves turn and the pumpkins adorn porches, we think about things like costumes and candy. Kids alight with creativity over what costume to wear this year and who they will knock on doors with. Some of us get to enjoy the smell of fallen leaves and crisp air,...

What Should Expectant Moms Know About Private Adoption Attorneys

When an expectant mom wants to make an adoption plan, she has a few choices as to how she would like to go about it. The Internet is full of advice about how best to go about nearly anything, and making an adoption plan is no exception. Expectant moms who want to make...

How Will My Other Children Deal With Putting The Baby Up For Adoption?

Not every decision that involves putting the baby up for adoption is as straightforward as it seems. Many of the women who consider adoption for their unborn child are mothers to other children already. This makes the decision a little more complicated because it...

What Are Realistic Expectations For A Birth Mother In Open Adoption

I wish there was a book to prepare an expectant mom for the journey if she is considering placing her child for adoption. What are the realistic expectations for a birth mother, especially in open adoption? Is there a way to prepare oneself properly for what is to...