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How long will we have to wait to adopt?

Parker Herring November 18, 2015

Two questions we get the most when talking to prospective adoptive parents is 1) how long they will have to wait before adopting, and 2) how much will it cost.

Adoption & Parents: Will my child hate me?

Parker Herring November 4, 2015

There are a multitude of misconceptions about adoption that can cause worry for both prospective birth parents or adopting families.

Things on a Birth Mother’s Mind

Parker Herring October 7, 2015

For a pregnant woman who has decided to place her child for adoption, the emotional roller coaster may have even greater ups and downs.

A Letter To My Child — How Can I Let Them Know…

Parker Herring September 22, 2015

These are written suggestions for a birthmother and birthfathers struggling with how to explain this either at the time, or perhaps in the future.

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Parker Herring August 28, 2015

The truth is, during pregnancy, your body is working harder than ever to provide everything your baby needs to survive and to keep you healthy too.

Happily Ever After: Adoption Stories

Parker Herring August 23, 2015

A pregnant woman who makes the difficult decision to place her child for adoption may do so for many unselfish reasons. Perhaps she is young and doesn’t feel ready for…

Pregnancy: What to Know About the Third Trimester

Parker Herring August 10, 2015

The last trimester of pregnancy can be at time of anticipation and anxiety. In a few short weeks, your baby will be born. It’s an exciting time, preparing for the…

Pregnancy: What to Know about The Second Trimester

Parker Herring August 2, 2015

The second trimester of pregnancy often feels like the best. You may no longer get morning sickness, and you may now enjoy a hearty appetite along with a resurgence of…

Pregnancy: What To Know About The First Trimester

Parker Herring July 23, 2015

The first trimester of pregnancy can seem to pass faster than any other stage—often because you may not immediately know you’re pregnant. During the first trimester, many changes aren’t physically…

The Cost of Being Pregnant—And Where To Get Financial Support

Parker Herring July 18, 2015

It’s no surprise that raising a child can be expensive. A recent estimate puts the price tag $245,340. But what may be surprising is the financial cost women incur even…

The Benefits of Open Adoption

Staff July 7, 2015

Thirty years ago, when a woman had an unplanned pregnancy, she often was sent to a convent or a maternity home until the baby was born. Afterward, her family and…

9 Essential Ways for a Birth Mother To Take Care During Pregnancy

Staff June 25, 2015

As a birth mother, your goal is the same as of any pregnant woman—to deliver a healthy child while staying healthy yourself. Pregnancy puts an understandable strain on the body,…

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How long will we have to wait to adopt?

Adoption & Parents: Will my child hate me?

Things on a Birth Mother’s Mind

A Letter To My Child — How Can I Let Them Know…

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Happily Ever After: Adoption Stories

Pregnancy: What to Know About the Third Trimester

Pregnancy: What to Know about The Second Trimester

Pregnancy: What To Know About The First Trimester

The Cost of Being Pregnant—And Where To Get Financial Support

The Benefits of Open Adoption

9 Essential Ways for a Birth Mother To Take Care During Pregnancy

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