Category: Blog

No one can understand the love of a birth mother like a birth mother. Anyone who thinks my decision was made out of hate or abandonment has a lot to learn.

Annaleece Merrill October 10, 2018

I Love My Child. No Matter What.

Birth Mother

My life is forever changed. Placing a child was the hardest things I've ever had to do. At the same time, I've gained so much in the process.

Annaleece Merrill October 7, 2018

Things That Are Different After Placing Your Child for Adoption

Advice

There are plenty of stereotypes regarding birth parents in the adoption world. Here are four stats that put those stereotypes to shame.

Shawnna Gunnink April 29, 2018

4 Stats That Will Break Stereotypes about Birth Parents

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Adoption bears heavy emotional implications for everyone involved, but it's especially overwhelming for the birth mother.

Annaleece Merrill April 28, 2018

4 Times Being a Birth Mother Was Too Overwhelming

Advice

Unexpected pregnancy happens to a lot of women, including teens. If you're a pregnant teen, here are some things you should know that will help you through it.

Annaleece Merrill April 27, 2018

What I Want to Tell Teens Contemplating Adoption

Advice

Trina Kraus April 26, 2018

7 Places That Help Birth Moms

Advice

Theresa Siertsema April 25, 2018

5 Famous Birth Moms

Blog

Many who don't understand adoption are often quick to believe common stereotypes about birth mothers. But they'd be surprised by how false those stereotypes are.

Jennifer Smith April 24, 2018

7 Birth Mother Stereotypes That Need to Stop

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how to give your up child for adoption

Derek Williams March 16, 2018

How To Place Your Child For Adoption

Advice

Those in the adoption community know there is a huge difference in the words we use to inform others. In this case, we need to place children, not tell them they were "given up for adoption."

Lita Jordan March 15, 2018

Why Birth Mothers Should Say “Placed” and Not “Given Up For Adoption”

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