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Post-Delivery Tips for Birthmothers
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,
Cope With Your Child’s Birthday After Adoption
In the years that follow adoption, your baby’s birthday can take on a whole new meaning. Should you celebrate the day? How will you handle
Birth Mother Projects: Future Gifts to Begin Now
A woman never forgets a child she gave birth to, even if the circumstances prevented her from raising the child. You may decide to stay
What Birth Mothers Should Know About Open Adoptions
Many birth mothers have questions about the adoptive parents their child will have. A birth mother might wonder what the parents will say when the
Take Care of Yourself and Your Baby During Pregnancy
Pregnancy changes your body in ways that you probably never imagined possible. As your baby grows, you experience physical changes that include much more than
Tips to Help Birth Mothers Discuss Adoption With Friends and Family
Adoption is a brave and admirable option that many pregnant women choose. It’s not always a decision that’s immediately understood, and you may not know
3 Choices You Have Control Over as a Birth Mother
Unplanned pregnancies can be devastating. If you find yourself pregnant with a child that you are not emotionally or financially prepared to care for, then
Considering Adoption When You Already Have Children
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
How Birthmothers Can Talk to Family and Friends About Adoption
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
How to Manage the Post-Adoption Emotions of Being a Birth Mother
Birth mothers do not just walk away and forget about the child they gave up for adoption. The pregnancy and birth experience is as life-changing
Adoption is Love
When Birthmom Elizabeth received the pictures of her ultrasound, she was shocked to see the most perfect image of a heart on the baby’s head
Sage’s Story
To any Birthmother wondering how their child will be loved once adopted or how an adoptive family experiences adoption, please read this beautiful story. We
5 Reassuring Facts For Those Considering Adoption For Their Child
The decision to offer your baby for adoption is not an easy one. In fact, it may be the hardest decision you have to make
Birthmom Kaleena
When one birth mom decided to place her baby for adoption, her desire to do good and be a good mom did not end there.
Becoming a Birthmother
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
Common Questions from Birth Parents
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
Jenna’s Story
Now that the holidays are over, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be a birth mom. I placed my son
How Adoption Changed My Life
We were so inspired by one of our birth moms we asked if she would be willing to write a few words about her adoption
A Mother’s Love
Tucson, AZ My name is Leslie and I am a mother. Some would call me a birthmom, but I know there is nothing that separates
The Facts about Adoption
At Arizona Adoption Help, we are dedicated to providing birthmothers the support and care they deserve. Recently I’ve been doing research on the information available