Category: Birth Parents

As the opioid epidemic rises in our society, we are meeting its youngest victims: babies born with NAS. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or NAS, is a drug withdrawal syndrome that affects newborns.  It happens when a baby is exposed to drugs ... READ MORE

Adoption is a courageous, selfless decision.  It is a choice that requires great love and resolution, and a decision that only a mother can make.  You do not have to make this decision alone. If you are facing an unplanned ... READ MORE

There are many details to consider when choosing an adoption agency. As you begin the adoption journey, you will want to find professionals who are licensed, trustworthy, and committed to you at every step of the way. You want to ... READ MORE

As an expectant mother, you are the only person who truly knows what is best for you and your baby.  You are the only one who can make a decision regarding your baby’s future. While you have the most control ... READ MORE

Did you know that one-third of women facing an unplanned pregnancy consider adoption as a positive option for their baby? If you have made the courageous decision to place your baby for adoption, your next step will be to start ... READ MORE

If have chosen to make an adoption plan for your baby, you have the option of choosing an adoptive family for your child. You may have already done so. As an expectant mother, you have a great understanding of the ... READ MORE

Choosing to create an adoption plan is one of the most courageous and positive choices a birth mother can make if she is not yet ready to raise a child.  Still, many birth mothers experience feelings of loss and grief, ... READ MORE

At this moment, you may be feeling unsure or overwhelmed about what is best for you and your baby. Any decision you make regarding your unplanned pregnancy will likely be one of the biggest decisions you have ever made. You ... READ MORE

Discovering an unplanned pregnancy can be a very emotional, and often confusing, experience.  It is a moment that marks an incredible turn in your life.  If you have just learned you are pregnant, know that you have several options—you can ... READ MORE

When facing an unplanned pregnancy, there are many choices you can make for you and your baby. However, as an expectant mother, it can be hard to know which choice is the right one. You want what is best for ... READ MORE