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Adoption Support System
Facing an unplanned pregnancy is difficult, but facing it alone is even harder. This is why building a support system consisting of close friends and family members is so important during this stressful time.
Most important of all, however, is to know whom you are telling of your news. Remember, this is YOUR decision, not the father of the baby's, not your parents', and not your best friend's decision. This is why you want to surround yourself with people who are supportive but won't steer you into a decision you are not comfortable with, whichever decision that may be.
A good support system should trust in your judgment and be there for you no matter what happens. Surrounding yourself with the right people will make your unplanned pregnancy and potential adoption plan much easier, because you will not be alone.
Don't forget that an Adoption Specialist can be part of your support system as well. She will be with you through every step of your decision-making process and throughout the adoption process, if that is what you decide is best. Contact an Adoption Specialist at 1-800-ADOPTION or click the following to receive free adoption information.
Adoption Support System Articles
Can I Keep This a Secret?
Adoption is a very personal decision and you have the right to tell, or not to tell, whomever you feel comfortable about your pregnancy and adoption plan
Telling Your Family About Adoption
Once you have decided on adoption, you must make the decision about when to tell some or all of your family members. Some pregnant mothers decide to only inform family members who they believe will be supportive of their feelings. It's your decision to make, but we all know how opinionated family members can be with the choices we make. Talk about how you feel about this with an adoption counselor. They can help you with ways to approach certain family members. Here are a few suggestions ...
Telling Others About Your Unplanned Pregnancy
As you progress through your pregnancy it will become increasingly more obvious to people around you that you are pregnant. While you may be able to hide your growing belly in the early stages of pregnancy, it will eventually become obvious to all that you are having a baby – what do you tell people when they ask you about your pregnancy? ...
No Courage to Tell?
It shouldn't matter what others think. It's your body and your life. So why is it that, when most women learn they are pregnant, one of the first of the many thoughts that begin racing through their minds is telling their parents and family?
Building a Solid Support System
During this decision-making period, it is important you surround yourself with people who are ready and willing to support you through whatever your ultimate decision.
How to Explain Adoption to Your Children
Learn how to share you adoption decision with your other children.
- The Adoption process: Step by Step
There are seven basic steps of the adoption process - call American Adoptions today at 1-800-ADOPTION to learn more.
- What if the birth father doesn't agree?
Learn more about what happens if the birth father is not supportive of adoption.
- Birth Mother Stories
Adoption stories from mothers who placed their baby for adoption. Learn more about adoption from the unique perspective of mothers who have lovingly chosen to create an adoption plan.
- Why is American Adoptions the right adoption agency choice for many birth mothers?
American Adoptions is one of the largest licensed adoption agencies in the United States. We work with thousands of women each year facing an unplanned pregnancy and offer assistance to women in need. Our large, caring staff is able to assist you 7 days a week and provide you with one-on-one counseling about your pregnancy and the options available to you.
- How much information about the family will be shared with me?
You can share however much or little information about yourself as you feel comfortable sharing. The adoptive family will know your first name, your last name (but only once the child is placed in their care), your medical history and the state that you live in.
- How will the family tell my child about me and the adoption when my child is older?
This is a question that can only be answered by the individual family. Each family has their own style of how to introduce the adoption to the child. When you are matched with your adoptive family, you can ask this question to them. If you would like your Adoption Specialist to discuss it with them for you, just let her know.
- Teen Pregnancy - Information for Young Women
While not every woman who chooses adoption is a young mother, many are. Through adoption, many young women have found an ability to give their babies the best life possible, while finding the opportunity to realize their own dreams, as well. Call American Adoptions today at 1-800-ADOPTION.
- Adoption Glossary
Do adoption terms and phrases leave you feeling confused? Learn the meaning to key adoption words and phrases with our comprehensive adoption glossary.
- Adoption Videos
View videos of real women who choose adoption for their baby as they discuss why they chose adoption and how they feel about their choice today.
