Category: Birth Parents

For those who have made an adoption plan, the holidays are not always easy. If you have an open adoption, however, finding solace in letters, pictures, and updates can help. Knowing that your child is loved, happy, and healthy can ... READ MORE

Facing an unplanned pregnancy is one of the most difficult experiences a woman can face. If you have just given birth and realized you are not ready to become a parent, you may be feeling especially overwhelmed. You may have ... READ MORE

Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be overwhelming. It can feel like a scary and lonely time in your life. Amidst everything you are feeling, you may be trying to decide on your options. You may be considering whether to place ... READ MORE

Discovering that you have an unplanned pregnancy can be very difficult. Sharing this news with others is often the most challenging step of all. Sometimes, it is hardest to talk with those who are closest to you. You may be ... READ MORE

Adoption continues to change every day, and many people are seeing it in new light. Today, expectant/birth mothers have more say in their adoption plan than ever before. As an expectant mother, you can choose a life for your baby, ... READ MORE

If you're facing an unplanned pregnancy, you're not alone. Unintended pregnancies happen all the time. Many women are in a similar situation as you. You have many options available, but since you are here, we'll assume that you are considering ... READ MORE

When confronted with an unplanned pregnancy, considering making an adoption plan for your baby, is the most difficult and emotional decision a woman can contemplate.  The decision to place a child for adoption is incredibly difficult. It takes a lot ... READ MORE

If you are pregnant and considering adoption, you may feel overwhelmed by the amount of information available to you.  You know that you want to provide the best possible home for your child, but simply do not know where to ... READ MORE

Unplanned pregnancy often brings about a whirlwind of emotions and many big decisions that follow.  If you are here, you may have already made the courageous choice to place your baby for adoption.  Or perhaps you are still considering adoption ... READ MORE

You recently discovered you are pregnant.  As a teenager, you likely have a thousand questions running through your head:  Am I ready for this responsibility?  Do I want to be a mother right now? How will I tell my parents? ... READ MORE