When birth mother Mariam* learned of her unplanned pregnancy, she knew that abortion wasn’t right for her — despite the pressure she felt from her baby’s birth father …
6
Jul
2018
What Happens When You Place Twins for Adoption?
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Jun
2018
3 Things I Wish You Knew About Birth Parents
Being a birth parent isn’t easy. Respect their space. Refrain from making assumptions, and remember a compliment and an open heart can go a long way!
8
Jun
2018
8 Reasons to Share Your Adoption Story
Whether you are an adoptive parent, birth parent or adoptee, you may be surprised what details in your story will connect with someone. Here are eight compelling reasons to share your adoption experience with the people around you.
4
Jun
2018
Apply for American Adoptions’ Birth Parent Scholarship!
Here at American Adoptions, we are dedicated to helping birth parents through all steps of their adoption journey — including supporting them post-adoption. Key to this is our …
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May
2018
How Placing Changed My Parenting
Had I not started this journey first as a birth mother, I’m not sure I would have known to love as deeply as I do, to appreciate every given day, and to be full of gratitude for my role as my children’s mother.