May is mental health awareness month. It can be difficult to take care of ourselves when we have other demands on our time, but taking care of ourselves is a necessary first step to our well-being and helps us be present for others. Over the past few years, we’ve all become more aware of how...
This is the third part of our Unplanned Pregnancy series. A common question for those who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy is what support is available to them. It is important for those making this difficult decision to know what support is available for each option. New Life Adoptions’ Expectant Parent Social Workers are committed...
This spring, New Life Adoptions is thrilled to offer on-demand, virtual access to the Hope for the Journey conference for the third year in a row. Our staff and many adoptive families have attended this conference and have been blown away by the real-life, hands-on, quality information that is shared each year. Whether you have...
As explained in part one of this series, Unplanned Pregnancy: What Options Are There?, a woman facing an unplanned pregnancy often needs to make two different decisions. First, she needs to decide if she will terminate her pregnancy or carry to term. Second, if she chooses to carry to term, she then needs to decide...
Recently, we shared a post about when you should you tell your child that they were adopted. The simple answer is—often and as early as possible. So, the next logical question is—how do you tell them? Conversationally If you adopt your child as an infant, talk to them about their birth parents and their adoption story...
Talking about the options available to women who find themselves facing an unplanned pregnancy is a very hot topic right now. While some may not see adoption as a viable option for any woman, others may advocate that it is the right choice for everyone in this situation. It can be so confusing to know...
You have made it this far through your adoption planning, but the journey is not over yet. New Life Adoptions is committed to continue offering support after your adoption is complete. After you you have put your plan into place, your social worker will continue to provide ongoing counseling and support as needed. We also...
When should you tell your child that they were adopted? The simple answer is—often and as early as possible. Adopting an Infant If you adopt your child as an infant, you should begin talking to them about their birth parents and their adoption story as soon as you come home from the hospital. You may...
Are you wanting to be done producing breastmilk? This is a personal choice, but there are side effects that come along with it. Know that this is a phase only, and here are some tips to help you through. Leaking You may leak milk. You are normal if this happens, but it can be embarrassing...
When prospective adoptive families near the end of their home study process, they finalize their adoption profile book. New Life Adoptions provides detailed guidelines for families as they begin creating their profile; however, it can be overwhelming to sum up your life in one small book! In order to help with this process, we have...
