The adoption process has changed drastically over the last few decades. What once felt shameful and hidden is now accepted and embraced. Although placing your child for adoption is a difficult decision, find out why many women consider it an important option.
Myths About Adoption
Myths and misunderstandings surround the adoption process. Learning the truth and receiving caring adoption counseling is the only way to know if this is an option for you and your child.
Myth #1: Adoption is Giving Up Your Baby
“Giving up” or “putting up” for adoption are terms used many decades ago. A loving mother never “gives up” her child.
Women choose adoption because they love their children and realize they cannot care for them properly. However, because of that love, it can be a tough choice. Today, the expectant mother or birth mother makes a plan for the future she wants her child to have.
Myth #2: Women Get Paid to “Give Up” Their Babies
It is illegal to pay someone in exchange for their baby. That is child trafficking. An expectant mother or birth mother pays nothing to place her child for adoption. Additionally, her medical and legal expenses are covered if she works with a reputable, licensed adoption coordinator.
Assistance with pregnancy-related needs, such as housing, food, utilities, clothing, counseling, etc., is also possible in many situations.
Myth #3: Adopted Children Hate Their Birth Mothers
Licensed, full-service adoption agency counselors instruct potential adoptive parents about the privilege of adoption. These parents love and appreciate the sacrifices that birth mothers have made. In turn, they share that love and respect with their adopted child.
Myth #4: Birth Mothers Never Heal
There can be grief and sadness with adoption, but working with an agency that thoroughly counsels you before, during, and after is critical. Many adoption agencies offer 24/7 care, providing round-the-clock access for expectant mothers and birth mothers. You can heal.
Myth #5: You Never See Your Child Again
If she chooses an open or semi-open adoption, the expectant mother or birth mother has the opportunity to select the adoptive parents. She can meet them even before giving birth and build relationships throughout her child’s life.
How Can Options for Women Help Me?
We cannot place your child for adoption, but we can give you referrals to reputable, licensed adoption coordinators. Please contact us for more information about adoption.