Adoption 102: Who can help you explore an adoption plan?
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By: health
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June 13, 2017
There’s a lot to consider when thinking about placing your baby for adoption . The good news is you don’t have to do it alone. Adoption is an industry, and there are thousands—maybe tens of thousands—of professionals and organizations working with expectant parents considering adoption. Google “place my baby for adoption,” and the first results […]
Adoption 104: The ups and downs of open adoption
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By: health
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June 13, 2017
Until quite recently, most adopted people didn’t know anything about their original family. Records were sealed and they were actually barred from having information. This was known as “closed” adoption. As a result of closed adoptions, many adopted children grew up with unanswered questions about their identity, sometimes for their entire lives. Today, people placing […]
Adoption 103: Choosing an adoptive family
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By: health
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June 13, 2017
After you’ve made the choice to explore placing your child for adoption , you have two more important choices to make: You’ll have to find a trustworthy adoption provider and choose an adoptive family. While choosing adoptive parents for your baby may feel like a huge decision, it’s also an opportunity to find the best […]
Adoption 101: How does adoption work?
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By: health
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June 13, 2017
If you’re facing an accidental pregnancy, parenting and abortion might feel like your only two options. Maybe you’ve heard of adoption, but have only seen the process on TV shows like Teen Mom or This Is Us . We’re here to tell you that adoption is an option which, like the other options, has its […]
Adoption 105: Healing after placing your child for adoption
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By: health
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June 13, 2017
Choosing adoption is one of the biggest decisions of your life. As you explore what adoption means , how to find the right adoption provider , how to find the right adoptive family , and how to navigate open adoption , it’s also important to learn about what to expect after placement, as it may […]
How to deal with an unplanned pregnancy
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By: health
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September 6, 2016
So you’re pregnant… and you aren’t sure how to feel about that. Maybe you took a pregnancy test a few minutes ago and are still digesting the news, or maybe you’ve had your suspicions for a while because of your late period, tender breasts, and feelings of nausea. Whatever you’re feeling and thinking right now, […]