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Open Adoption: Communicating with Birth Parents

Young woman on railroadOpen Adoption can involve staying in touch with a child’s birth parents in a variety of ways. As a birth mother, you might have an interest in knowing how you’re is adjusting to the new family, and as adoptive parents, you’re probably feeling reluctant to severing all ties with the child’s biological family. These are the two main reasons why more and more people opt for open and not closed adoption.  So if you have an open adoption- what’s the best method of communicating with the birth parents? Here’s what you can do! Continue reading

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Birthmothers- Practicing Self Care after Adoption

What to expect at the hospitalBirth parents are often under-served in the adoption process, and while there are many studies and services dedicated to adoptees, there are not that many dedicated to birthparents and their hardships after adoption. And while you might notice more recognition of the fact that placing a child can be one of the most emotional life events for a woman, this has not yet lead to a very comprehensive development of post-placement supports and services. It is important to take care of yourself after adoption, so here is a short guide on how to give yourself adequate self-care in the time following placement. Continue reading

4 Ways to Enlist Help During Pregnancy

birthmomPregnancy can be a difficult and stressful time.  It is important for women to seek help during this 9 month period. Even for the most fiercely independent woman, it can be hard to go through every stage of pregnancy alone. It is important to have someone to go through the experience with, even if just for emotional support. Here are just some of the many methods that can be used to enlist help during pregnancy.
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Adoption Finalization- What should you do to prepare for the day?

Angel Adoptive FamilyNobody chooses adoption for the joy of having to chase paperwork, nor for the excitement of giving their whole lives up for inspection by strangers. We do it because it’s our only or best way to start a family. This is why it’s so rewarding to get to sign the papers for finalization. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as scribbling your name on a couple of pieces of paper. There are things you should do to prepare for the day! Continue reading

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Your Birth Plan: Natural vs. Epidural

Pregnant womanIf you’re pregnant, you have a very big choice to make when it comes to your delivery. How will you do it?  Will you be using an epidural or going through with it drug-free? Before you make any final decisions, it is best to be informed about both choices, since there are actually a lot of things you might not know about them. Here are the pros and cons of natural birth and epidural-assisted birth.
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Talking to Your Child About Adoption- For Their Age

Angel AdopteeTalking about adoption with your child is something every adoptive parent has to do, and something most of them dread doing. It can seem like having that talk is a burden which can cause you to be nervous or make the child feel unwanted or rejected if handled improperly. But your child is going to want to know where they came from and why your family is different than others. That is why you need to prepare and make sure talking about adoption with your kid is not too much. Here are some tips on how to handle the talk at various child ages. Continue reading

5 Common Transracial Adoption Benefits

Douglas&AmberTransracial adoptions are very common in this day and age. Many people decide to adopt a child from outside their race or country. These adoptions are often called interracial or international adoptions because adoptive parents and their child are of different race or ethnic group. Although these families might face some difficulties, there are also multiple transracial adoption benefits. Continue reading

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