Category: Birth Mothers
Communication Before the Baby Arrives
Expanding your family through adoption is an exciting and wonderful experience. As you wait for your newest family member to arrive, you may have questions or concerns you wish to voice to the expectant parents. Communication is the key to any successful adoption, but...
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...
Now That You Are Pregnant, What Are Your Options for Adoption?
An unplanned pregnancy brings many different emotions for a woman. For those who may be concerned parenthood isn’t the right choice for them at this point in life, many like yourself seek guidance in making a plan for the future of their child and for themselves. No...
What Does Life After Adoption Look Like for A Birth Parent?
Adoption involves a mix of emotions for everyone involved. The process often feels like a whirlwind, so it’s important to ask important questions before and during. For prospective birth parents, there are many unknowns following the adoption of a child. Depending on...