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7
Nov
2014

Adoption 101: What is Open Adoption? [Infographic]

“Open adoption” is a well-known and often-used term when talking about adoption, but what does open adoption really mean?

Because a birth mother has the freedom to choose so many aspects of an adoption, no two adoptions are ever quite the same. This is why it is so difficult …

6
Nov
2014

Adoption 101: Birth Mom Myths and Realities [Infographic]

It’s not uncommon for adoption newcomers to have preconceived notions about who a birth mom is, what her life is like and why she might be choosing adoptions.

But the truth is the brave and selfless women who choose to place their children for adoption come …

4
Nov
2014

Adoption 101: Who’s in the Driver’s Seat? [Infographic]

Decades ago, domestic adoption did not provide as many opportunities for pregnant women to determine what their adoption plan should look like. Thankfully, adoptions today ensure that pregnant women are in the driver’s seat of their adoption journey.

Sometimes, it’s helpful to think of an …

11
May
2014

Happy Mother’s Day Weekend!

Mother's Day and Birth Mother's DayAmerican Adoptions wishes you and yours a Happy Mother’s Day Weekend! Whether you’re a birth mother, adoptive mother, first mother, forever mother or expectant …

9
May
2014

Birth Mother’s Day is Tomorrow!

Mother’s Day Weekend is upon us! But don’t forget the equally important but lesser known holiday: Birth Mother’s Day!

Birth Mother’s Day is held on the Saturday before Mother’s Day – May 10th this year. It is a special day set aside to honor a child’s birth mother …

15
Nov
2013

Adoption Month Memories – Part 2

30 Days of Adoption ReflectionsA couple weeks ago, we sent out a call to families for special Adoption Month Memories and Reflections. We keep getting …

6
Nov
2013

Adoption Month Memories

30 Days of Adoption ReflectionsA couple weeks ago, we sent out a call to families for special Adoption Month Memories and Reflections. A …

3
Oct
2013

How Pregnant Women Begin the Adoption Process

Adoption Specialist Laurie Walker describes what happens when a pregnant woman begins the adoption process.

26
Sep
2013

Cord Blood Banking

Since September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we thought we’d talk about cord blood banking and adoption.

What is cord blood banking?

Cord blood banking is the collection of blood cells found in the umbilical cord. While stem cells can be found in bone …

28
Jun
2013

Pre-Placement Contact

Openness in Adoption

Today we’re sharing one of our educational videos for pregnant women and adoptive couples!

Once a couple and pregnant woman have agreed to an adoption opportunity, American Adoptions encourages and helps to organize pre-placement contact, which can help to bond a couple …

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