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10 Tips for Bonding With Your Adopted Baby
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE!The decision to adopt a baby is often a long and difficult one. It can be an overwhelming and joyous experience. Many adoptive parents become concerned about how they will be able to bond with their new baby once the...
FAQ on Adoption Series: Failed Placements
Overcoming the Grief of a Failed Placement How do you let go of the pain of a failed adoption? How do you set the feelings of your heart aside and be truly present in every way for a new prospective birth parent after you have been disappointed and let down by birth...
FAQ on Adoption Series: Grief and Loss
Grief and Loss Experienced by a Birth Mom Every birth mom is unique and individual regarding grief and loss in adoption. If a birth mom has not dealt with previous losses, it is not uncommon for the adoption placement to trigger unresolved feelings of grief and...
Celebrating Adoption and Independence on the Fourth of July
We’ve talked about the different countries that parents can adopt from before, such as Ethiopia and China, but what we can sometimes forget is that, no matter the birth country of your child, we all come together with different holiday histories. The Fourth of July...
FAQ on Adoption Series: Birth Mothers and Breast Feeding
Can a birth mother breastfeed the baby if she is planning on placing the baby for adoption? Absolutely. Some birth parents desire to provide the baby with the colostrum or initial breast milk after birth because of the health benefits. Breastfeeding is another way...
FAQ on Adoption Series: Adoption Hospital Plans
What is an Adoption Hospital Plan? The hospital plan is prepared by the prospective birth parent with a social worker or attorney. A hospital plan is a document that provides an outline of what to expect during the hospital stay for parties involved in an adoption...