Bonding with Your Baby During Pregnancy Birthmothers have little precious time to bond with their newborns. Most women, if they’ve already decided on adoption, place their children in adoptive homes within one to three days of birth which is a special time for moDo Birthmothers Get to Pick Their Baby’s Name? The expecting mother’s bookshelf likely has at least one … Read More
Do Birthmothers Get to Pick Their Baby’s Name?
Do Birthmothers Get to Pick Their Baby’s Name? The expecting mother’s bookshelf likely has at least one “baby name book,” tucked away and highlighted with her favorite names for her child-to-be. Naming is ceremonial, and a great honor for the parent because it gives their child a unique identity that represents who they hope their child will grow up to … Read More
Preparing for Your Birth
Preparing for Your Birth No words can describe the joy of childbirth to an expectant mother. It’s scary, intense, and one of the most anticipated moments of your life. But, once that moment arrives you will feel a happiness like no other. Some mothers compare it to the end of a marathon – you never believe you can do something … Read More
Talking to Your Parents About Adoption
Talking to Your Parents About Adoption The time initially following when you find out you’re pregnant, there will be three questions that immediately hit you hard: 1) What do I do next? 2) What will happen when I tell the father? And 3) What will happen when I tell my parents? The last one causes the most anxiety for young … Read More