E-Book Category: Birth Parents

Placing a child for adoption when you already have a child – or children – is very common. In fact, the National Survey of Adoptive Parents (NSAP) reports the majority of women who choose adoption for their baby are already ... READ MORE

Adoption is a brave, loving, and selfless choice. It is also a life-changing decision for expectant/birth mothers. If you are considering adoption, you may be wondering what will happen after your child is placed with his or her adoptive family. ... READ MORE

If you are pregnant and still in school, you may be feeling scared and alone. You may feel like you are the only college student this has ever happened to, or that you cannot tell anyone the news. If you ... READ MORE

Have you just given birth, and are considering adoption for your baby? It is not too late. Choosing to place your child for adoption is a selfless, loving act. It takes incredible strength and courage to make a plan for ... READ MORE

If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, you may be feeling overwhelmed and afraid. You may be unsure what to do, or who to call for help. It is important to know that you are not alone. Unplanned pregnancy is ... READ MORE

A Guide for Expectant Mothers You just found out you are pregnant. This is not what you had planned, and maybe, it is not what you want right now. Even if you wish to have a family down the road, ... READ MORE

Adoption is a positive choice that has changed many lives around the world. According to adoption research, more than 100 million Americans (about a third of the U.S. population!) have been touched by adoption in some way. Whether neighbors or ... READ MORE

Unplanned pregnancy can be a scary, confusing, and overwhelming time in a woman’s life . Not only can it lead to many questions and big decisions, it can also lead to feelings of isolation for many expectant mothers. It is ... READ MORE

Did you recently find out you are pregnant? Have you been hiding your pregnancy for some time? Are you unsure of what to do next? Discovering an unplanned pregnancy can cause you to feel a wide range of emotions. As ... READ MORE

The Internet is changing the adoption landscape as we know it. Social media is transforming the adoption search. Open adoption is evolving in the face of Facebook and other social networking websites. Online connections between birth parents, adoptive families, and ... READ MORE