- Category: Placing a Baby for Adoption
You’ve discovered you’re pregnant. You have weighed the pros and cons of parenting versus adoption. You have decided that adoption is the right path. So, what’s next?
The next step is understanding how to give a baby up for adoption. There are many ways you can go about doing this, whether it be directly contacting an adoption agency or sending in a few contact requests online. If you have already began to research your options, you might be overwhelmed by the amount of information available. This guide is a simple outline of how to give a baby up for adoption. - Read More
- Category: A Healthy Pregnancy
Eating well balanced and nutritional meals is important at all times, but even more so during pregnancy. Most foods and beverages are safe, but there are a few that could be dangerous to the health of you and your baby.
Fish High in Mercury
Mercury consumed during pregnancy has been linked to developmental delays and brain damage. Examples of fish high in mercury include:
- Sushi
- Swordfish
- King Mackerel
- Canned Tuna
- Category: Placing a Baby for Adoption
Birthparents quickly learn that there is no "one size fits all" when it comes to dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. For a birthfather, pregnancy can seem all about the birthmother. They may even have trouble distinguishing their role in the whole thing. Both the birthmother and father should do their best to act fairly and as partners. That means discussing what you need/expect from one another and sticking to your words.
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- Category: Placing a Baby for Adoption
While it's true that open adoption has become the trend in modern adoptions, it doesn't mean that it is right for every birthmother. Before choosing an open adoption it's important to understand it. Every open adoption is different, and your open adoption will be different from those you have heard or read about.
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- Category: Placing a Baby for Adoption
You're thinking about placing your baby for adoption. That's great! But of course it's not that simple. What's involved in the process? What do you need to do? What do you need to think about? What steps do you need to take? Overwhelmed yet? Don't worry - we're here for you. Placing a baby for adoption is different for every birthmother. However, there are some simple steps that every woman should consider to prepare for adoption. - Read More
