There have been many changes to social attitudes over the years regarding adoption, seeing it become more common and acceptable within society. As such, many types of adoption are available for expectant mothers. Recent trends have seen an increase in the popularity of open adoption, but not every mother finds this type of adoption comfortable.
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There are many factors to think about when considering adoption. The type of adoption you want, where you would like your child to live, what ethnicity and faith will your chosen adoptive parents have, and how much contact you would like to have with your child. All of these things can and will likely influence your decisions when choosing who will be the adoptive parents of your child.
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All of us know that in life, doing something is completely different from theorizing something. Think about when you took your driving test, for example: the written test, though covering essential points on safety and road laws, simply doesn’t compare to your driving exam. The same can said for making an adoption plan as an expectant mother. 
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The adoption process has changed a lot over the years, and with the increase in popularity of open adoption, today birth mothers and fathers have more and more opportunities than ever before to have continued contact with their children.
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Considering placing your child for adoption and deciding whether open adoption or closed adoption is best for you is a daunting, hectic, overwhelming and confusing time for birth moms. Whether you’ve already found your perfect agency or are still in the early stages of planning for adoption, it’s sometimes helpful to know some of the facts. 

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Oftentimes birthmothers become so focused on the act of adoption, especially because unplanned pregnancy can be such a shock to the system, that the thoughts of life post-adoption get pushed aside. This can leave the birth mother in a dark place once the adoption has been finalized, and that can make moving forward a difficult task. When choosing adoption for your baby it is important to spare a thought to the future, and have plans in place to help you cope with an understandably difficult time. 
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