Angel Adoption Blog

Where Can Birthmothers Find Adoption Support?

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When you first discover you are pregnant, you may feel like you are completely alone. Once deciding that you are placing your baby for adoption, you may feel even more alone. Some birthmothers decide to first talk to someone outside of their circle of family and friends about their pregnancy and decision to place their baby for adoption. No matter who you choose to speak to, it’s important that all birthmothers find support throughout their pregnancy and adoption journey.
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How to Place Your Baby for Adoption

prenatalcareYou are pregnant and you have decided to place your baby for adoption. OK – take a deep breath. You have just taken the first step in the biggest decision a mother could make. We understand this decision was not easy, but we are here to hold your hand as we guide you through the process.
Now that you have decided to place your baby for adoption, there is a road ahead. What should you think about – and what are the next steps?
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How to Adopt a Newborn Baby

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Every day, Angel Adoption receives questions from hopeful adoptive parents about the adoption process. The most frequently asked question, and possibly the most important, is… how do we adopt? Now, this is a huge question that requires extensive detail to be answered in full, but we wanted to provide adoptive parents with a few basic steps. By following these steps and working with Angel Adoptions’ team of professionals, you will be on your way to adopting a newborn.
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A Birthmother’s First Meeting with Adoptive Parents

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After you have sorted through adoptive parent profiles, narrowed down your search options and have chosen a potential family, it’s time to take the next important step: the time has come to meet! While many birthmothers worry about their first impression, it should be comforting to know that adoptive parents worry about the same things. Whether the conversation takes place in person or over the phone, this initial meeting can be a bit nerve-wracking for everyone.
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For Birthmothers: Myths About Placing a Baby for Adoption


Being a birthmother isn’t easy. While you are dealing with your own emotions about adoption, you may also have opinions from friends and family to deal with. Some people may agree with your decision, and others might not. People will always have their opinions, but the staff at Angel Adoption wants you to feel happy and confident about your decision to place your baby for adoption. Ultimately, YOU and only YOU can make the decision to place your baby for adoption. For now, Angel Adoption wants to put the birthmother myths to rest.
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Is Open Adoption the Best Choice for You and Your Baby?


If you are pregnant and thinking about placing your child for adoption, you may want to consider open adoption. Different from a closed adoption which involves zero ongoing contact with the baby and the adoptive parents, an open adoption involves photos, letters, phone calls, emails and even in-person visits. At Angel Adoption, Inc, we want both birthparents and adoptive parents to be happy with the type of adoption and amount of openness involved. Consider these facts about open adoption before deciding if open adoption is the best choice for you and your baby.
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