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If you’re pregnant and considering adoption for your child, it can be an emotional and overwhelming decision, especially with all the misconceptions that float around. If you’ve found yourself caught in the web of myths surrounding adoption, you’re not alone. Today, we’re breaking down some of the most common myths that often stop people in their tracks—and helping you see that choosing adoption can be brave and empowering.
Myth #1: Choosing Adoption Means You Don’t Love Your Child
First up is one of the biggest misconceptions: “If I choose adoption, people will think I don’t love my child.” Let me be clear—this couldn’t be further from the truth. Most of the women who create adoption plans do so out of love and concern for their child’s future. Adoption is about ensuring your child has opportunities that you may not be able to provide right now, and that’s incredibly brave.
Myth #2: “I Got Myself Into This, I Need to Take Responsibility”
We’ve all heard it—”You made your bed, now lie in it.” It’s easy to feel like choosing adoption is shirking responsibility, but here’s the truth: making an adoption plan is taking responsibility. It’s about evaluating your circumstances and making the best decision for your child’s future. Owning your situation and finding the right path for you and your baby? That’s real responsibility.
Myth #3: “I’ll Never See My Child Again”
One of the scariest myths is thinking that placing your child for adoption means never seeing them again. In today’s world, most adoptions are open adoptions, meaning you can stay in contact with your child and their adoptive family. In fact, in some states, there’s something called a PACA (Post Adoption Contact Agreement), which legally binds open adoption plans, ensuring that you remain a part of your child’s life post-placement.
Myth #4: “I’ll Have No Control Over the Adoption Process”
You might worry that placing your child for adoption means handing over control, but that’s far from reality. You are in control of the process. You get to decide who will adopt your child, what level of openness you want in the adoption, how the hospital experience will go, and more. This is your journey, and you are in the driver’s seat.
Myth #5: “My Family and Friends Will Judge Me”
We all worry about what others will think. If you’re concerned that family or friends will judge you for choosing adoption, know that many people simply don’t understand how open adoption works. Once they learn that open adoption allows you to maintain contact and communication with your child and their adoptive family, they’ll likely be much more supportive of your decision, whatever it may be.
If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy and want to explore adoption, Adoption & Beyond is here for you. We’re ready to support you in any way we can as you navigate this journey. You’re in control of your future and your child’s, and we’re here to help.
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