You may notice we use the phrase give baby up for adoption throughout our website. We do recognize this phrase is not considered adoption friendly. Yes, a birthmother legally gives up her parental rights, but she certainly does not give up on her baby or give up loving them. Saying a birthmother gave her baby up for adoption suggests she made the wrong choice. While positive adoption language is very important to us, we still use the term give baby up for adoption throughout our website in order to connect with those expectant mothers who may not be aware of the negative connotations of the phrase.
When we communicate with expectant mothers, we use adoption-friendly phrases, like create an adoption plan, or place your baby for adoption. We make sure each expectant mother who works with us understands that when a woman gives her baby up for adoption, she is NOT giving up an unloved or unwanted child. When a woman chooses adoption, she is doing one of the most loving, brave, and selfless things possible. She is recognizing her current situation and actively choosing to give her baby a better life. That difficult choice can only come from the deepest love for her baby.
Feel free to explore the articles below to learn more about giving a baby up for adoption. If youd like more information or would like to speak to one of our birthmother coordinators, please contact us and we will be happy to help you. We understand that taking this first step can be difficult, so we encourage you to reach out to us however youre most comfortable. You can call or text us anytime, day or night, at 815-307-5837, chat with us via the live chat here on our site, or complete our free information form.
There are countless reasons why expectant mothers choose to give their babies up for adoption.
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Whether youve decided to give your baby up for adoption or are not sure yet, contacting us is the first step.
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As part of your adoption plan, you get to choose the level of communication you have with the adoptive family and the baby after you give your baby up for adoption.
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The process of choosing an adoptive family is different for every expectant mother, but it always starts with asking yourself whats important to you in a family for your baby.
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You may be wondering what rights you have before and after you give your baby up for adoption. While this varies greatly from state to state, we can give you some general information.
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The adoption process can be very emotional for birthmothers. Even if theyre sure their decision to give their baby up for adoption was the right choice, theyre still likely to experience intense feelings of grief, doubt, denial, or guilt.
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