Birth Parents Blog
“I’m wondering about giving my baby up for adoption to a family member”
If you recently discovered you are pregnant, you may be trying to decide if you're ready to be a parent for the rest of your life. "I'm wondering about giving my baby up for adoption to a family member," is something we hear often. And it may seem like a logical...
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...
Your Guide to Finding the Perfect Adoptive Family
Many pregnant women begin looking into adoption because they want to offer their baby the best life possible. That life starts with the perfect adoptive family. While no family is perfect, there is a hopeful adoptive family out there who is perfect for you. But how do...
What Are the Most Common Reasons for Putting a Child Up for Adoption?
If you've just found out you're pregnant and are looking into your options, you might be wondering, "what the most common reasons for putting a child up for adoption?" It can be helpful to understand why women before you have chosen adoption. Women who face an...
Support for Birth Mothers After Adoption
Lifetime Adoption continues to provide support for birth mothers after adoption. We know that moms will have so much on their minds after their child has been adopted. We want to put their minds at ease, which is why we place such focus on the post-adoption life of...
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 adoption...
