Category: Birth Families
What to Expect as a Birth Mother Working with Adoption & Beyond
It’s never an easy decision to place your child with an adoptive family. There will likely be conflicting emotions as you embark on this journey, but having a caring and supportive team by your side throughout the process can make things a lot easier. At Adoption...
Creating Your Adoption Plan as A Prospective Birth Mother
When a woman becomes pregnant it can be a joyful or stressful experience. For those who are not yet ready for parenthood, adoption is a safe and courageous option to give your child a family. The adoption process is often overwhelming for a birth mother. Understanding...
Adoption Works Best for Birth Parents with These Three Key Steps
Adoption is a beautiful thing. It offers the gift of family to children and parents-to-be in need. As a biological parent seeking a safe and loving place for a child to learn and grow, working with a not-for-profit adoption agency is the best chance for a successful...
Things to Remember While Considering Adoption for Your Child
Adoption is a big decision and it feels different for everyone. When considering adoption for your child, it helps to work with a not-for-profit adoption agency like Adoption & Beyond. Having someone to support you at every step of the adoption journey takes some...
How to Support Expectant and Birth Mothers Throughout an Adoption
We are pleased to share an excellent resource with our readers: How to Support Expectant and Birth Mothers Throughout an Adoption from Baylor University’s online Social Work program. This detailed toolkit provides actionable strategies that can help families and...
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...
FAQ on Adoption Series: Birth Mothers and Adoption Plans
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...
FAQ on Adoption Series: Is Placement A Lack of Love?
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...