There are many reasons why expectant parents may shy away from considering adoption. Myths about adoption, fear of the unknown, stigma, and grief and loss are all factors that may feel discouraging. However, none of those need to be the deciding factor in a pregnancy decision. The Grieving Process is a Reality While there is...
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To Birth Moms, and to My Birth Mom
To birth moms, and to Cara, my birth mom, I’ve always found it a little bit difficult to categorize Cara, my birth mother, in my head. “Birth mom” doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue and it can cause a casual conversation to switch gears pretty quickly. “Mom” doesn’t really work either because, well, Carrie is my...
“I Could Never Do That” and Other Common Myths of Adoption
Are you considering making an adoption plan but feel stuck by fear of the unknown? Maybe you only know what you’ve seen in the media or from another person’s experience. Or maybe you’ve decided to make an adoption plan but have questions when it comes to openness. These are all valid emotions, and your concerns...
To My Daughter, A Birth Mother
At our Annual Birth Mother Brunch in May 2023, we asked a variety of members of the adoption constellation to write an Open Letter to Birth Moms Everywhere. These were letters written to all birth moms that share what the writer appreciates about the birth mom in his or her life as well as birth...
Dear Birth Mother
At our Annual Birth Mother Brunch in May 2023, we asked a variety of members of the adoption constellation to write an Open Letter to Birth Moms Everywhere. These were letters written to all birth moms that share what the writer appreciates about the birth mom in his or her life as well as birth...
To Birth Mothers Everywhere
At our Annual Birth Mother Brunch in May 2023, we asked a variety of members of the adoption constellation to write an Open Letter to Birth Moms Everywhere. These were letters written to all birth moms that share what the writer appreciates about the birth mom in his or her life as well as birth...
What to Expect When You Are Expecting: For Expectant Fathers
At New Life Adoptions, we work with both expectant mothers and expectant fathers, meeting you where you are at in your decision-making. Every adoption situation looks different for expectant parents. Fathers can play a role in the decision-making and adoption planning process even if you don’t have a relationship with the mother at this time....
Search and Reunion – Are You Ready?
Deciding to search for your birth parent(s) or birth child can be a big decision. If you are feeling overwhelmed at all of the “what ifs” of a search, you are not alone. It is important to take some time before jumping into this process to make sure you are prepared. It can be an...
What to Expect When You Are Expecting: Post Adoption Services
Whether you are early on in your pregnancy and decision-making process, or you have put your plan into place, it is helpful to know what ongoing support is available after an adoption. There are many support organizations across the country that want to both empower and equip birth moms on their adoption journey. This is...
Practicing Self-Care
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...