Preparing for Placement
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Pre-Placement Questions to Ask
This is a list of questions gathered over the years from birthmothers who regretted not asking them. As you go through the list if you find familiar things, write them down and make sure y... [more]
Dealing With Doubt
Once you've gone forward with the choice of adoption, you may still experience doubt. In fact, it would be uncommon if you didn't. Many birthmothers talk of a sense of peace they experienc... [more]
Preparing for Placement: Hospital Time
You should begin preparing yourself for the time you will spend in the hospital as soon as you can. Giving birth is not an easy task and you want to have everything lined up before hand to... [more]
Pre-Placement Journaling
It’s a great idea to give your baby the gift of information about you, the birthfather and your extended families. Most adopted children create their own fantasies about their birthp... [more]
Placement: Saying Goodbye
Each adoption plan varies from the next but regardless of which type of adoption you’ve entered into, you should have ample opportunity to spend time with your baby before placing hi... [more]
Relinquishing
With the incredibly important decisions you are faced with, both emotionally and personally, it is often overwhelming to even think about the legal relinquishment process. Even I must admit... [more]
Counseling
Your Rights
When you give birth to a child, even if you’ve made an adoption plan, you’re the legal parent until you sign the Termination of Parental Rights, and in some cases even appear ... [more]
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