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Can You Give a Baby Up for Adoption Without the Father Consent?

When you tell your baby's father that you're pregnant and are considering placing your child for adoption, you...

"I never knew adoption could be like this until it was," says B*, a birth mother who chose a Lifetime family for her...

Birth parents often worry that adoptive parents might not honor their desire for ongoing contact after the adoption. A...

“I’m raising 2 kids, and my baby’s father has 3 kids from 3 different baby mamas. I had a pregnancy scare a few months...

"I'm 19 and just found out I'm pregnant. I'm terrified of becoming a mom. I don't want a kid yet. I would be a...

I recently had the chance to chat with Micah and Emily, hopeful adoptive parents who live in Missouri. When...

If you're a teen and have just discovered you're pregnant, you might feel scared, confused, or shocked. You might...

If you're facing an unplanned pregnancy and have found yourself choosing between adoption vs. parenting, know...

If you’re dealing with an unplanned pregnancy, co-parenting with your baby’s father may not be possible. Are you ready...