Birth Parent Blogs
How Is My Baby Growing? All About Fetal Development
Your baby begins life as a tiny cluster of cells, but during your pregnancy, he becomes a unique baby with facial features, a beating heart, and kicking legs. Nine months might seem like a long time to be pregnant, but growing a person takes time! Once you...
Post-Adoption Grief, Support and Healing
Your adoption story doesn’t just end after you leave the hospital or when the adoption becomes final. Adoption is a lifelong journey that's just starting now. While it'll take a few weeks to recover physically from giving birth, the emotional recovery can be a whole...
“Is it too late to give my baby up for adoption?”
"I was on the birth control shot but got pregnant. I always wanted to raise a child, but now is definitely not the right time, and I'm not sure that my relationship with my boyfriend will even last. I'm devastated and this is not what I imagined at all when I pictured...
How to Cope With Mood Swings During Pregnancy
On top of dealing with an unplanned pregnancy, your emotions may be all over the place. If you're experiencing mood swings, you're not alone. Many women struggle with how to cope with mood swings during pregnancy. You may get teary easily or feel you can't...
How to Make Your Hospital Plan
Giving birth is an emotionally and physically challenging process. So, getting ready for your baby’s delivery can be a nervous and anxious time. When you add adoption into the mix, things can become even more overwhelming. We encourage you to create an adoption...
Getting Married Because of Unplanned Pregnancy
"Help! I just got a positive pregnancy test! Being a mom wasn't something I planned on at 19. My baby's dad and I have been dating for two years now. I'm wondering if we should be getting married because of unplanned pregnancy. Would it be best if we just settled down...
