Once your adoption if finalized, it's a very normal reaction to want to focus solely on bonding with your new child....
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10 Tips for Your First Conversation with a Birth Mother
Once a birth mother decides she’d like to chat with you for the first time, you might be both ecstatic and...
Leading the Way in Domestic Adoption: Lifetime’s Proven Approach
Dreaming of adopting a baby in the United States? This is known as domestic adoption. At Lifetime Adoption, we...
What if There Are Two Types of Adoption in One Family?
Open adoption arrangements vary from situation to situation. They can range from sharing little information to having...
What is a Birth Mother Like?
Many hopeful adoptive parents wonder what typical birth mothers are like. They worry about speaking with a...
Adoptee Stories: How to Navigate Boundaries and Protect Privacy
After you adopt, you'll soon realize everyone wants to know your child's story. Adoptee stories are popular because...
Can a Birth Mother Change Her Mind?
Many adoptive parents who are matched with a birth mother get anxious about whether their adoption might fail. They...
What You Need to Know: Substance Abuse in Pregnant Women
When you begin the adoption process, your adoption professional will ask you several questions to determine your...
How to Encourage Successful Open Adoption Stories
When most people think of adoption, they imagine adoptions of the past when closed adoption was the norm. Society's...