Each year, World Down Syndrome Day is recognized on March 21. This global awareness day has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date was chosen as the 21st day of the 3rd month to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the...
Today’s article comes to us from Valerie Trumbower, a DONA Certified Postpartum Doula, a Certified Lactation Counselor and a mother of three, including a set of twins. Her online courses Expecting 101™ and Expecting 101…You’re Adopting™ have helped...
As you begin your adoption journey with Lifetime, you will have many professionals by your side to help you each step of the way. During the early stages of your adoption process, a social worker will conduct your home study. An essential element of the home study...
If you’re struggling with infertility, you’re not alone. Statistics show that one in eight couples in the U.S. struggle with infertility. There are many reasons couples have trouble conceiving and many different options to treat infertility. Unfortunately,...
As you begin looking into adopting, you may wonder about the cost and have conflicted feelings and questions such as, “Will we be able to afford to make our dream of growing our family a reality?” and “why is adoption so expensive?” In...