Receiving a “Letter to the Birthmother” from Potential Parents During the adoption process, you have so many hurdles to cross. The ability to find the right parents, build a relationship with them, and go through all the legal processes of adoption can be quite daunting. But some things take more time than others. Reading letters from the parents should be … Read More
Pregnant in High School? Know When to Ask for Help
Pregnant in High School? Know When to Ask for Help “Junior year in high school. I had been dating a guy for over a year, and we seemed to have a pretty solid relationship. When the third month without a period came, I knew I had to tell him. But I barely got the words out before I broke down … Read More
Your Child Will Appreciate Your Choice of Adoption
Your Child Will Appreciate Your Choice of Adoption After your baby is born, you’ll always wonder what they think of you. There are stories of children being united with their birth parents that are both touching and heartbreaking. Because the emotions associated with adoption are at times a struggle, but can uplift birthmothers of the fear for the future that … Read More
Is It Normal to Feel Guilty as a Birthmother?
Is It Normal to Feel Guilty as a Birthmother? Right now, about a hundred questions are racing through your head. “Now that I know I’m pregnant, what do I do? Who should I tell? What option feels right? Am I making the best, or the easiest decision?” Almost all the birthmothers we help have one of these questions, but sometimes … Read More
Finding an Adoption Therapist
Finding an Adoption Therapist Although Birthmother’s Choice primarily works with the birthmother, many adoptive parents visit our site for resources and additional information. This blog post is speaking directly to the adoptive parents in addition to helping birth parents understand some of the future obstacles the adoptive family may face. As the adoptive parent, sometimes you will need a family … Read More
Reaching Acceptance From Grief and Loss
Reaching Acceptance From Grief and Loss Anger, grief, guilt…..these are natural feelings as you decide whether adoption is the best choice for you and your baby. Understanding these are natural emotions can help you navigate through the seven phases of grief and loss and accept your decision to place your baby for adoption. When you feel peace about your decision … Read More
Birthmothers Can Choose the Adoptive Parents
Birthmothers Can Choose the Adoptive Parents Many people think an unplanned pregnancy gives a birthmother no choice. That is a myth! From the moment a birthmother learns she is pregnant she has the choice to decide her course of action every step of the way. Once she has decided adoption is the right choice for her and her unborn baby, … Read More
The Benefits of Working with Adoption Counselors
How Adoption Counselors Can Help You Having a baby is a major life event, and if it is one you aren’t prepared for, it can be scary. For women facing an unplanned pregnancy, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and not know who to turn to for support. That is where adoption counselors can help. Adoption counselors are there to … Read More
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