The Realities of Mental Health and Adoption Today

When some expectant mothers are considering their options and the topic of adoption comes up, sometimes their first reaction is to say, “I could never do that!” Most of the time, they say that with the force of emotion that lets you know that the question...

Adoptive Family Traditions for the Adoption Triad

The holidays are just around the corner, and they will be upon us faster than you can snap a finger. When this time comes around, it can feel a little weird for a Birth Mom. There is a pull to want to participate in the holiday festivities with the adoptive family in...

Competition Between the Birth Mother and Adoptive Mom

Contemplating adoption is difficult enough as it is. There are so many emotions involved in planning to place. Expectant Moms have many feelings about how the baby will grow up to feel about their decision and their adoption journey in general. It would also be fair...

The Purpose of the Adoptive Family in a Birth Mother’s Life

It is a natural thing to want to consider what the prospective adoptive family’s role will be in the life of a Birthmother. We already know what their role is in the Adoptee’s life; that’s a no-brainer. Who should these people be to the child’s biological mother? Does...

Expectations with the Adoptive Family After Adoption

Many women think that placing a baby for adoption is giving a baby away. That mindset comes from the idea that all adoptions are closed. But the research concerning open adoption is overwhelmingly in favor of it for the best interests of everyone involved. So, since...

What Women of Color Need to Know About Adoption

February is Black History Month, as we all should know. This month is about celebrating Black Americans in U.S. history and how well they have contributed to our society as a whole. When I was growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, the only Black Americans I remember being...