Birth Parents Blog
Adoption Birth Mother Rights by State
You might be wondering what rights you have as a birth mother. The short answer is: it depends on where you live. Lifetime Adoption works with birth mothers across the country, in every state, helping pregnant women make the loving choice to make an adoption plan for...
Grief and Loss in Adoption
If you are an expectant mother considering placing your baby for adoption, you will likely be processing many different feelings along the way. It is normal to feel a combination of grief and sadness, denial, and even bouts of depression. Working through these things...
“I’m Thinking About Putting My Baby Up for Adoption”
Becoming pregnant unexpectedly can be a surprise that can cause a mix of emotions. You may be feeling nervous about what the next few months and years will look like. You might also feel scared that you are not ready to be a parent. Having a child changes your life,...
I Need Someone to Adopt My Baby: Where to Begin
Many young women have connected with Lifetime Adoption, asking for help. We often hear, “I need somebody to adopt my baby, and I don’t know where to start.” This can be a confusing time, for sure. But what’s good is that you have already started. Just by being here,...
Birth Mother Support from Lifetime Adoption
Birth mother education and support are our focus at Lifetime Adoption. We have many different resources and support for you online, as well as peer counseling, access to adoption attorneys, a wide selection of adoptive parents to choose from, help via text and phone...
Birth Mother Adoption Regret
"I’m worried that I will regret choosing adoption. How do I know that this is the right choice for me and my baby?” We can spend a lot of time and energy second-guessing ourselves. It’s normal to question the decisions we’re making, especially big decisions like...
Giving Baby Up for Adoption at Birth
You've just found out you're pregnant, and you're wondering what you should do. Maybe you're thinking about giving the baby up for adoption, and that's a very loving decision to make. It is important to remember that the language we use is important. We like to choose...
Will My Baby’s Adoptive Parents Teach Her About Our Culture?
"Are any of your families open to adopting a biracial child? Will the adoptive family teach her about Black history and help her learn about her culture? Will my kids and I be able to visit?" These are important questions as transracial and biracial adoption...
“What Is the Process for Giving My Baby Up for Adoption?”
While the decision to make an adoption plan for your baby can feel overwhelming, the actual adoption process doesn't need to be. At Lifetime Adoption, we understand the stress and uncertainty that comes with your choice. We are committed to supporting birth mothers...
What Is the Difference Between Open and Closed Adoption?
Choosing adoption puts your baby on a path for a hopeful future. One of the first decisions you will make is what role you see yourself playing in that future. As you explore adoption, you've probably heard of the terms "open adoption" and closed adoption." So what is...
Can I Give My Baby Up for Adoption Without the Father’s Consent?
When you tell your baby's father that you're pregnant, it's possible that you won't see eye to eye about your next steps. Even if adoption is the best choice for you, your baby's father may have a different perspective. This is an emotional matter of the heart that...
