Many pregnant women decide that adoption is the best choice for them and their baby, but that doesn’t mean that the choice is an easy one in any way. Every imaginable emotion is sure to come up during the pregnancy, and that’s okay. With all the rituals that exist for a new baby and the adoptive parents, birth mothers may want to create a few rituals of their own.

One meaningful and healing ritual you may choose to try is writing a letter to your baby. When writing a letter to a child you plan to place for adoption, ask yourself these questions to help you identify the things that you most need to communicate to the child.

Why Are You Writing the Letter?

Before you start the letter-writing process, be clear on why you are writing the letter. Also be clear on who it is for. If you just want to write the letter as an exercise for yourself, that’s okay. However, discern that before writing the letter. If you are the only audience it will have, that may free you to delve into issues you would have avoided if you were writing for the baby.

(more…)

With flu season on the horizon, now is the time to learn about the virus and what it may mean for your pregnancy. Not only do you need to care for yourself, but you also need to care for your soon-to-be baby. If you’re not sure how the flu is different during pregnancy, take a look at these questions.

(more…)

Placing your baby for adoption is a selfless choice to make, and it is sure to bring up a wide variety of emotions over the months that you prepare for the birth. You may encounter some uncomfortable situations along the way. To best handle challenging situations with difficult, rude, or clueless people, consider these tips for setting boundaries and sticking to them.

Keep a Journal to Best Identify What Isn’t Working for You
One of the best ways to work through your feelings and identify things that continually make you uncomfortable is to keep a daily diary. Try to write down how you feel in good times and bad times. It can also be helpful to simply write about your daily activities and see which ones tend to help you feel your best. When you look back over your journal entries, you may see a pattern of behavior. (more…)

Once a birth mother decides to continue her pregnancy and place a baby for adoption in Arizona, she often still has months to go before birth occurs. Daily life can become difficult as the woman strives for a healthy pregnancy while living their daily life of school or work. While this can be a challenge, you can ensure your goals stay on track.

Continue With High School
The decision to delay high school until after giving birth is risky. Only 40 percent of teen mothers receive a high school diploma. About 30 percent of female dropouts list parenthood as the reason they left. Even when a teenager plans for adoption, a delay in learning could make them feel left out from their peer group or put them behind as a student.
(more…)

As a birthmother, you may have no idea what to expect after labor and delivery. Many books about giving birth don't always apply to birthmothers, as the recovery process can…

Many people imagine a birthmother thinking about adoption as a teen or college-aged woman. The reality is that women of all ages choose adoption to help give their new baby…

When you first find out that you’re pregnant, you may not know who to turn to or who to talk to. Once you do begin confiding in friends and family,…

My name is Rachel and I am from Tucson, Arizona. Yesterday I found out I was pregnant and due in one month. Today I came to the realization that I…

Will I be able to choose the family? Yes, if you would like to choose the family we will show you adoptive family profiles that cover the story of their…