Entrusting your child to the adoptive parents you’ve chosen takes courage, resolve, and a tremendous amount of love and support. You gain confidence by knowing this is the right decision. But you also need to know that the love and support you received before you gave birth won’t end.
What Is the Journey of Adoption?
Did you know the meaning of the word “explorer” is “someone who travels to a place that other people do not know much about in order to find out what is there”? As you explore adoption for your unplanned pregnancy, you’re traveling territory you are most likely unfamiliar with.
As an expectant mother, you are on a unique journey that many others are unfamiliar with. Because they don’t understand the process or the reasons for choosing adoption, they may accuse you of “giving up,” “giving away,” or “not taking responsibility.”
Nothing can be further from the truth. When a birth mother chooses adoption, she plans her child’s future. She places her child first in her life. It is, likely, the most loving and difficult thing you will ever do.
There will be highs as you select the adoptive couple and lows as you question whether you can proceed. Feeling assured, doubtful, hopeful, and sad are all part of the journey.
How Should a Birth Mother Be Supported?
There are many ways an expectant mother should be supported during her adoption journey. But from the beginning, you should receive free physical and emotional support.
Explaining the Process
A reputable adoption agency thoroughly explains the adoption process. The agency should ensure you understand your commitment before making a final decision.
You should learn about the different adoption plans available and their pros and cons. The steps should be clearly laid out, from selecting adoptive parents and receiving services to signing your legal paperwork.
Providing Free Services
Every state allows free pregnancy-related services for an expectant mother who chooses to place her child for adoption. Your agency is responsible for ensuring that you receive proper medical care, food, housing, maternity clothing, and counseling. In addition, they guarantee all of your legal expenses are covered.
Supporting You Emotionally
Like all your choices for your unplanned pregnancy, making an adoption plan involves loss. You will experience grief and should be fully aware of this beforehand. This decision is never made easily. You need counseling throughout your adoption journey and beyond.
You need to count on having care and support available to you 24/7. Your adoption coordinator should be ready to assist you with answers to your questions or provide a listening ear. You should always feel supported in the adoption process.
Once you complete the adoption, you should continue to receive care and support. The agency should provide resources for your future along with facilitating and supporting your continued relationship with the adoptive parents as your child grows.
How Can Adoption Angels Assist a Birth Mother?
At Adoption Angels, our caring staff is ready to explain the adoption process, provide you with free pregnancy-related services, and emotionally walk alongside you. We promise you will never feel like you are facing this decision alone.
If you are unexpectedly pregnant and want to learn more about making an adoption plan for your child and the services we provide, call or text us at
(210) 227-2229. Or fill out our confidential
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