Facing an unplanned pregnancy is a difficult and highly emotional time for any woman. Before making a final decision on how to handle it, you should research every option there is. Arming yourself with information is crucial, so you need to be well-informed regarding your future and the future of your unborn baby. Continue reading
It’s difficult to generalize the impact of an adoption on a birthmother. Every one of these women faced a unique experience and coped in her own way. All in all, there are usually the emotions of guilt, grief, anger, and loss that a birthmother may face after the adoption is finalized; however, you can move forward in a healthy way after the adoption, so take a look at some tips we’ve prepared for you. Continue reading
Pregnancy can be a stressful and emotional period for birthmothers, especially if they don’t know what to expect. That’s why it’s important to get to know some of the pregnancy basics as well as the pregnancy timeline. Continue reading
When prospective adoptive parents ask themselves what are birthmothers are looking for in an adoptive family profile, they should be aware there is no golden rules or unique formula. Birthmothers are no different than any other parent—all they want is a loving and caring family for their baby. That being said, however, there are always some things you should consider including in your profile to help give a birthmother the best first impression of your family. Continue reading
Your due date is getting closer, and maybe it’s hard to concentrate on anything other than the adoption, all that paperwork, and thinking about how uncomfortable and exhausted the labor is going to be. But, you should spend those days before your baby is born relaxed as well as prepared for every possible scenario. Continue reading
Birthmothers who are weighing their options and thinking about choosing parenting over adoption are facing a life-changing decision. Maybe you feel totally alone at this time, but you shouldn’t. There are millions of women who have been and are currently in your shoes. Choosing between adoption and parenting is not easy, but a list of things to think about when considering parenting a baby might help you to find the best solution for you and your baby. Continue reading
There is no doubt that coming to terms with an unplanned pregnancy is one of the greatest emotional dilemmas. An unplanned pregnancy comes as a big surprise, which is accompanied by a wide range of emotions, including panic, fear, anger, or disbelief. There are some steps to take immediately after finding out you are pregnant when it wasn’t planned. Continue reading
Until going through labor and delivery, you can’t imagine how much pain to expect or what the entire experience will be like. For many birthmothers, the fear of delivery is worse than delivery really is. Thinking about the hospital stay, as well as preparing for it in advance, can help reduce your anxiety. The best thing to do is to stay informed and find out as much information as you can beforehand. Continue reading
Women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy and decide to place their baby for adoption have a lot of things on their mind during the whole process. One of the first steps after the positive pregnancy test is to find a doctor. Continue reading
Many changes happen to a woman’s body when she is pregnant, and morning sickness is only one of them. Vomiting and nausea are natural parts of the process, but the truth is that they can cause significant discomfort. If you are a birthmother considering giving your baby up for adoption, there are some remedies for morning sickness you should explore to make this period a little easier for yourself. Continue reading
