The decision to create an adoption plan is an incredibly difficult one. Telling your friends and family about your plan can be just as difficult. “Many expectant mothers are afraid of how others will respond to their adoption plan,” says… Read More
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How to Create an Adoption Plan in Maryland
An unplanned pregnancy can be tough, especially if you are not in a place in life where raising a child is really feasible. So, you may be considering creating an adoption plan, but are unsure what to do first. This… Read More
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Communicating Your Adoption Plan to the Hospital
The birth of a child requires a lot of forethought on the part of the mother. You should think about what you want from this experience. What is your birth plan (and adoption plan)? While some things may be out… Read More
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What is an Adoption Plan?
An unplanned pregnancy can be a stressful time, especially if you are not in a place in life where raising a child is part of your future plans. You undoubtedly have a million thoughts running through your mind. Am I… Read More
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Talking to a Birth Father Who Is Unsure About an Adoption Plan
Navigating an adoption following an unplanned pregnancy can be stressful enough. Add on top of that a birth father who is either uncooperative or unsure about adoption and you have the makings of a truly volatile situation. So, what do… Read More
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Why Does the Birth Father Have the Right to Know About an Adoption Plan?
One of the questions we hear often from birth mothers is whether or not the birth father has to be involved in the adoption process. The answer is yes and no. Legally, the birth father must consent to the adoption… Read More
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How to Prepare for an Adoption
The road to adoption is not always smooth. There are often speed bumps and even potholes along the way. This is true for both birth parents and adoptive parents. So, it is important to be as prepared as possible to… Read More
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I just delivered my baby. Is it too late to create an adoption plan?
Most people think of adoption as a decision that is made during the pregnancy. It is usually something that birth parents start to consider as soon as the woman discovers she is pregnant. But pregnancy, especially an unplanned pregnancy, can be… Read More
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What is a Home Study?
After you have completed your adoption application, you will be visited by a social worker for a home study. This is when your social worker will observe your home life to determine your reasons for adopting, your plans for your… Read More
