Guest contributor Valerie Trumbower talks about when to find a pediatrician and options for adoptive parents.
Finding a Pediatrician When You’re Waiting to Be Matched
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Connecting with Birth Parents Early in Your Adoption
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Did you know that connecting with prospective birth parents early in your adoption is beneficial to your continued relationship? It’s becoming more common for prospective birth mothers to request to meet hopeful adoptive families early in the adoption process.
The Importance of Revisiting Your APQ
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>If it’s been three to six months since your APQ call, you may benefit from reviewing your answers. Many hopeful adoptive parents find that their adoption preferences evolve.
Adoption Planning Questionnaire (APQ) Decisions: Contact
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>This is the #1 thing you can do to decrease your adoption wait time as a hopeful adoptive family. Learn more about how opening your heart to an open adoption can benefit your child.
Adoption Planning Questionnaire (APQ) Decisions: Race
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>This is strongly affecting your adoption wait time as a hopeful adoptive family. Here are some eye-opening racial statistics about the babies placed for adoption through American Adoptions.
Adoption Planning Questionnaire (APQ) Decisions: Health
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Understanding medical history and the potential “medical risks” your adopted child could acquire, helps you make educated decisions when it comes to your APQ.
