Birth Parents Blog
Birth Mother Rights After Adoption
Open adoption means that birth mothers can decide which family adopts their child. Birth mothers also decide how much contact to have with the child and new family after the adoption. However, there are still some questions about birth mother rights after...
Should I Give My Child Up for Adoption?
Any woman considering adoption has her child's best interest in mind. This is just as true when her child is older. If you're wondering, "should I give my child up for adoption?", you're not alone. It's more common than you may think. Whether you are struggling...
Pregnant and Alone: How to Move Forward When Your Baby’s Father Won’t Support You
"I'm 21 weeks pregnant and the father of my baby wants nothing to do with me and the baby. He's told me to get an abortion and has blocked me on everything, so I cannot contact him. What can I do? Can I somehow get financial support from him? I feel so alone and...
How Much Does It Cost to Place My Child for Adoption?
If you're thinking about adoption and worried about the financial situation surrounding your choice, you're not alone. Many women have asked us, "How much does it cost to place my child for adoption?" and "Is adoption free?" While you might already know that parenting...
Why Peer Support is so Helpful as You Think About Adoption
When you find out you're pregnant, the emotions you feel are complex. Feelings of worry, fear, sadness, and even happiness are totally normal. This is also the case if you're choosing adoption. Adoption is a big decision, and you might not feel ready to make a...
Birth Mother’s Day: Your Day for Hope and Healing
With all the attention surrounding Mother's Day, May can be a complicated month for birth mothers. Sometimes, it can sneak up on you in unexpected ways. It could be the "Happy Mother's Day to all the moms" email from the boss, the minister who asks the mothers to...
Birth Mothers and Adoption in Dallas, Texas During COVID-19
Birth mothers will find that there remain multiple options for adoption in Dallas, Texas. While COVID-19 has disrupted many aspects of our daily lives, Lifetime Adoption is committed to assisting birth moms in Texas. We’re here 24/7 to provide resources and answers to...
Considering Adoption in Uncertain Times
The uncertain times we're experiencing have led more and more women to learn about adoption for their baby or child. If you're considering adoption, you probably have a million questions, concerns, and even some doubts. There are many reasons women think about...
“I Can’t Afford To Raise Another Child!”
We live in uncertain times. This reality hits hardest when a woman finds herself in an unwanted pregnancy. It can be a lonely, scary experience made worse if she can't afford to raise the child. Choosing adoption empowers a woman to give life and provide a loving home...
What You Need to Know About Adoption and Maternity Leave
Choosing adoption for your baby can be an exhausting process — emotionally, mentally, and physically. Like other new mothers, you deserve time to recover from your delivery and the adoption processes. You might be wondering if you're allowed to take maternity leave if...
Happy, Active Christian Couple in Texas Will Be Wonderful Parents!
Meet Geoff and Jordan, a happy, active Christian couple in Texas who are excited to become first-time parents through adopting a baby! They've taped this cute adoption video to share about their hope of starting their family through adoption. Keep reading...
