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Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy?

Although the television commercials make this moment seem as if you should be jumping for joy and beaming with excitement, the truth is that for thousands of women each year, a positive pregnancy test often isn't received with excitement or joy. Instead, you may be feeling numb - still in disbelief that there are two pink lines, when you hoped there would be just one.

You Do Have Options

When facing an unplanned pregnancy, American Adoptions understands the many emotions and questions you may have. However, you do have options - you do not have to choose between parenting a child when you don't feel you are ready and making the choice to have an abortion. Instead, there is another option - Adoption.

The Adoption Option

Adoption today gives pregnant women the opportunity to design their own adoption plan - the way they want it. You will be given the opportunity to hand-pick a family for your child, giving you the power to give your child the life you imagine for them. You will also be given the opportunity to receive pictures and letters from the adoptive family allowing you to stay connected with your child as they grow. Want a more open adoption, with additional contact with the adoptive family? Aren't sure whether or not you want to correspond with the adoptive family? The choice is yours -our agency will work with you to design an adoption plan that meets all of your wants and desires for your child, as well as a plan that meets your needs. In addition, counselors from our agency are available 24 hours a day to provide support when you need it the most and to help you decide if adoption is the choice for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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. Each year, we work with thousands of women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy and offer assistance to these women. Our large, caring staff is able to assist you seven days a week and provide you with one-on-one counseling about your pregnancy and available options.

You should choose an adoption agency where you feel completely comfortable with their services and staff. With American Adoptions, you will work with an Adoption Specialist who is on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Adoption Specialist will be your advocate and will provide support and guidance as you create an adoption plan that is right for you.

How will the family tell my child about me and the adoption when my child is older?

Each family has their own style of introducing adoption to the child. When you are matched with an adoptive family, you can ask them this question. If you would like your Adoption Specialist to discuss it for you, just let her know. He or she can share your wishes or provide good ideas from other adoptive families.

You will also be able to share what you want your baby to know about you. You can complete a keepsake booklet to share hobbies, stories, photos of you and your family and a letter to your baby. The adoptive family can provide this to your child as he or she grows older. Be as creative as you like! Some birth mothers have even knitted a special blanket as a gift to their baby or given a similar symbol of their love.

The father of your baby can fill out the birth father's keepsake booklet or write a letter too. You may have other family members who would also like to share photos or a letter to the baby. This is your opportunity to pass on your and your family's love and to share your personality, history and reasons for choosing adoption. The adoptive family will treasure whatever information you provide and will share it with the baby at an appropriate age. In most adoptive homes, the word adoption is in the child's vocabulary early on, and adoption is celebrated in their lives.

Additional Resources

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.

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Do adoption terms and phrases leave you feeling confused? Learn the meaning to key adoption words and phrases with our comprehensive adoption glossary.

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