The decision to place your baby for adoption can come with a flood of emotions and difficult questions. One of the most common concerns that birth mothers have is whether adoption means “giving their baby away.” The truth is, adoption is not about giving up your child; it’s about giving your baby the best opportunity
Making the decision to place your child for adoption is one of the most meaningful and selfless choices you can make. Still, sharing this decision with your family can be incredibly difficult, especially when you’re unsure how they’ll respond. Whether you anticipate support or uncertainty, approaching this conversation with patience and care can make a
If you’re facing an unexpected pregnancy and considering adoption, you might have stumbled across the term “semi-open adoption.” It’s one of those middle-ground options that blends some connection with privacy. At New Life Adoptions, we help you understand what it means for you and your baby. Contact us to learn more about your options when
Every adoption story is unique, and the level of contact a birth mother has with her child and the adoptive family is entirely up to the birth parents. Closed adoption is one option that prioritizes privacy, where birth parents and adoptive families do not share personal details or maintain communication after the adoption is finalized.
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