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Open vs. Closed Adoptions
Once you've decided to go the adoption route as a birth mother, it's essential to make sure you're making an adoption plan that's customized to your needs. One of the things you should consider when making an adoption plan is how open you want your adoption. There may...
Empowerment for Pregnant Women
As a pregnant woman, you should feel empowered in your decisions. You have many choices, and we want to support you through any of them. As a birth mother, you should be free to make your own choice and explore all your options. One option is open adoption. Adoption...
How to Manage Stress During the Adoption Process
When you're amidst the adoption process, your stress levels may rise. Maybe you notice that things are getting to you that you never used to, or you feel more anxious as the days progress. Either way, you're not the only one that experiences this. It's actually fairly...
How to Tell Your Parents You’re Pregnant
We understand how hard it can be for teens to find out they're pregnant. There can be a lot of confusion surrounding the situation, as well as fear and shock. Something that's very common, though, is the question of how to tell your parents that you're pregnant. Even...
How to Support Your Adopted Child: 4 Key Tips
It's not easy being a kid, especially when you've been adopted. Many issues can arise from being adopted, especially if your child isn't well supported. It's vital to ensure you're supporting your child throughout this process and their entire lives to ensure they...
Reconnecting with Your Distressed Child
Typically when a child is experiencing some negative emotion, be it pain, fear, sadness, or something else, they go to a parent. Under normal circumstances, your parents are supposed to make you feel loved and protected. The fastest and safest solution for a...
What is a Birth Mother?
There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding birth mothers. Today, we’ll talk about the truth of what a birth mother is and focus on their strength. What it Really Means to be a Birth Mother… The decision to give birth is not always an easy one. In making it, the...
Why Choose Connected by Love Adoptions
If you are pregnant and considering adoption, all the options available can feel overwhelming. Not only are you choosing whether or not you are in a place to parent, but you also have to filter through agencies and professionals that claim to have your best interests...
The Photograph
It is inevitable that an adopted child will one day question the circumstances of their story. It does not mean they do not love their adoptive families, but we as humans are just wired to seek a deeper understanding of our roots. Creating an open and honest dialogue...
What To Expect During an Adoption Home Study
One of the most common questions from adoptive parents we get is, “what should I expect during an adoption home study?” And what a great question that is! Adoption home studies can be overwhelming… but with a little planning, you will be surprised how easy it can be!...
