Birth Parents Blog
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...
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...
Lifetime is Here to Help You During COVID-19
Everyone in the world is worried about COVID-19 right now—worried about our collective well-being, and of course, worried about ourselves and our own unique situation. If you're pregnant right now, you likely have even more on your mind. Your mind may be reeling...
Here’s What You Need to Know About Putting Kids Up for Adoption Together
"Can I put both my children up for adoption? Are there couples who would take more than one child?"Whether it's behavioral issues, a lack of support, or worries about your finances that brought you to this blog, know that Lifetime is here to help. It's common to feel...
