Finding out that you are unexpectedly pregnant can bring a mix of emotions, and one of the most stressful aspects may be figuring out how to share the news with your baby’s father and family. While it can feel overwhelming, you can take steps to make these conversations a little easier. Here’s how to approach
Finding out that a friend is going through an unexpected pregnancy can stir a lot of emotions, and you might wonder how best to support her. The most important thing you can do is simply be there—listen without judgment and offer empathy. Sometimes, the reassurance that she isn’t alone can make a world of difference.
In decades past, almost all adoptions were closed. A closed adoption meant neither the birth mother nor the adoptive parents knew anything about one another. A doctor or social worker chose the adoptive family, so everyone remained anonymous. Today, nearly 90% of adoptions are open or semi-open, allowing the biological and adoptive parents to meet
What Can I Do if My Partner Doesn’t Support My Pregnancy? An unplanned pregnancy is difficult enough, but finding out your partner doesn’t support you makes it even harder. Ultimately, the decision about your pregnancy is yours and yours alone. No one can force you to make a decision you don’t want to make. An
Adoption is a beautiful and loving decision for families. However, it can also be difficult on both parties, who often must deal with complex emotions. Parents could also experience negative emotions throughout the process, a gap in the adoption conversation that is often not addressed. If you’re looking to start the adoption process, it’s important
Don’t Be Scared By Adoption Fees “Why does adoption have to cost so much?” “We can’t adopt because we can’t afford the adoption fees!” We have heard these statements so many times. We have also heard, “It’s all about the money!” I can assure you for some agencies, it’s not ALL about the money. But,