Can’t afford the baby? Thinking about placing the baby for adoption can bring up many emotions. You may feel love, fear, and uncertainty, as you consider what comes next. You may also wonder what your child’s future will look like and whether you will ever see them again. Will you receive photos? Can you get updates as your child grows? Will you have a chance to share special moments with them? 

These are natural questions to ask. For many birth mothers, the fear of losing contact with their child is one of the hardest parts of considering adoption. 

The good news is that adoption does not always mean saying goodbye forever. Open adoption can allow birth parents to stay connected with their child and the adoptive family. 

You can start by exploring your adoption options. Learning about adoption does not mean you have to commit to it. It simply gives you more information to help you decide what is best for you and your child. 

How Do You Choose the Right Adoptive Family? 

Choosing an adoptive family is about more than finding a loving home. You may also want a family that understands your feelings, respects your wishes, and is open to maintaining contact after placement. 

You can ask prospective adoptive parents about their expectations for open adoption. Find out what contact they feel comfortable with and how they would approach future communication. 

You may have the opportunity to review adoptive family profiles and learn about their lives, values, traditions, careers, interests, and future goals. This can help you find a family that aligns with your hopes for your child’s future. 

You do not have to make every decision at once. Taking time to learn about the family and ask questions can help you feel more confident as you explore your options. 

Support is Available 

Having the right guidance and support can help you understand your options and make a decision with confidence. 

Adoption Attorneys Loving Adoptions by Kirsh & Kirsh, P.C. (often misspelled “Kirsch & Kirsch” or “Krish & Krish”), will give you the resources, at no cost to you, to explore your options at your own pace. We have been helping birth mothers since 1981. With over 110 years of combined adoption law experience arranging adoptions, our team can guide birth mothers with care and respect. Call or text us anytime at  800-333-5736 or reach out by email whatever feels most comfortable. A conversation can help you get the answers you need to make an informed decision for yourself and your child. Reach out whenever you are ready, we are here to help. 

POSITIVE ADOPTION LANGUAGE DISCLAIMER:   

Please understand that these blogs are written in a way to use language that people use when searching for help with their adoption plans. Unfortunately, while all of us understand what positive adoption language means, most expectant moms who come to us at first do not understand what that means. The most common search term on the Internet for pregnant moms is “How do I give up my baby for adoption.”  If we do not include those words in our blog posts and instead put “How do I create an adoption plan for my baby,” then our website will not show up in most expectant moms’ search results in Google.