When you find out you're pregnant, the emotions you feel are complex. Feelings of worry, fear, sadness, and even...
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Do I have to pick adoptive parents for my baby?
"I just learned that I'm pregnant again...I'm already struggling to parent the two kids I have. Their fathers aren't...
How to Answer the Question “Do You Have Kids?”
When you meet someone new, they may ask: "Do you have any kids?" This question often comes as part of everyday small...
What to Do If You’re Considering Adoption
If you have an unplanned pregnancy, you have three options: abortion, parenting, or adoption. All three are decisions...
Infant Adoption Guide Podcast: Thoughts from a Teen Adoptee
Bringing your infant home is just the beginning of your adoption journey. Every decision you make will help shape your...
Real-Life Story Reveals Benefits of Open Adoption
"When I became pregnant at 19, I was terrified. Single, working full time, and taking night classes at the community...
How to Write a Letter of Love to Your Child
When you chose adoption, you provided your child with many lifelong gifts. For most women, their reasons for making an...
What It’s Like to Make an Adoption Plan
It's normal to have lots of mixed feelings after you make an adoption plan for your child. Many birth parents get a...
How to Encourage an Emotionally Healthy Open Adoption
When most people think of adoption, they imagine adoptions of the past when closed adoption was the norm. Society's...