Category: Birth Families
How to Support Expecting Birth Mothers Throughout an Adoption
The most important thing in pregnancy is the health and well-being of an expecting mother and her child. It is natural for an expecting mother to feel overwhelmed about what to do while considering adoption, and it’s important to provide them with support,...
Adoption for Birth Mothers: The Most Common Core Emotions
Becoming a parent can be an amazing and intimidating experience. For those who are not yet ready for parenthood or additional children, adoption is a safe and courageous option to give your child a family. Exploring adoption can be difficult. Birth parent emotions...
The Brave Decision to Place Your Child for Adoption
Becoming a parent can be a wonderful experience, but not all expecting birth parents are ready to take on the role of parenthood or to parent additional children just yet. At Adoption & Beyond we work with parents across Kansas and Missouri in all stages of the...
How to Guide a Prospective Birth Mother on Her Options
As a healthcare provider, you are tasked with overseeing the wellbeing of your patients. For women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, there are both physical and emotional aspects of care to be considered. Experiencing an unplanned pregnancy is a life-changing event...
What a Birth Mother Should Know About Adoption
Bringing a life into the world is no easy task, especially if you are feeling unsure about it. While all children are a blessing, not everybody is ready to parent when they become pregnant. As your body and emotions change throughout your experience with pregnancy,...
Bravelove – Allison and Sherri’s Conversation Continued
Adoption and Beyond is a partner agency with BraveLove – A pro-adoption movement dedicated to changing the perception of adoption by acknowledging birth moms for their brave decision – and together we bring you some honest stories directly from birth parents. Watch...
Guide to Choosing an Adoptive Family for Your Child
Bringing a life into the world is a beautiful thing, but not every woman or family is ready to take on the responsibility of raising a child. Adoption provides a chance for your baby to grow up in a loving and supportive family if you are not ready to parent. At...
Questions to Ask an Adoption Agency if You’re Pregnant and Considering Adoption
At Adoption & Beyond, we work closely with prospective birth parents in Kansas and Missouri hoping to find a good home for their child. We aren’t here to judge anyone, but to provide information and solutions to guide you through your journey. We want you to...