by Guest | Aug 15, 2019 | Adoption, Parenting
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 adoption process has been completed. It can be...
by admin | Jul 18, 2019 | Adoption, Birth Mothers
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...
by admin | Jul 3, 2019 | Adoption, Birth Mothers
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...
by admin | Jul 1, 2019 | Adoption, Kansas, Missouri, Parenting
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...
by Christine Cox | Jun 20, 2019 | Adoption, Birth Mothers
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...
by Christine Cox | Jun 14, 2019 | Adoption, Parenting
What is an Adoption Hospital Plan? The hospital plan is prepared by the birth parent and often 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...
by admin | Jun 6, 2019 | Adoption, Birth Mothers
Why does a birth mother willingly make an adoption plan and then feel sadness after placement? An adoption placement is a loss for a birth mother A birth mother experiences grief and loss similar to the grief and loss of a parent that has a child pass away The birth...
by admin | May 30, 2019 | Adoption, Birth Mothers
Doesn’t placing my child for adoption mean I don’t love him or her? Placing a child for adoption is the most selfless act a mother could ever be a part of. It requires a level of heroic strength to place the needs of a child above your own. It is only because you...
by admin | May 23, 2019 | Adoption
Why can’t my FBI check results be shared with other adoption entities? When another adoption agency asks you to share your criminal history results obtained by your home study agency (the authorized agency), they are superseding the law. This is called unauthorized...
by admin | May 9, 2019 | Adoption, Missouri
Are you a potential adoptive parent starting the road to adoption? Or maybe you just recently adopted a child? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the information and the emotions that come with this process? Then trust that you are not alone. It is very common for...
