OMG! You just found out you’re pregnant! You probably have no idea what to expect, aside from what your mom or the TV tell you. For the most part, pregnancy is a mix of emotional and physical change that opens you up to new things. Your motherhood starts now, and you should be prepared. Here’s a general guide on what … Read More
Choosing Adoption is Never a Mistake
We recently interviewed a new birthmother, Julia. She wanted to share her story, and the hesitations she had about adoption. We hope this story will help you consider adoption when faced with the tough decisions. An unplanned pregnancy is never easy to handle, but Julia’s story gives us insight into how you make that choice. “I just thought to myself, … Read More
4 Ways of Handing Postpartum Symptoms
As a birthmother, you have a unique journey after your baby is born. However, you may face postpartum depression after your child is placed in a new home. This is a struggle faced by mothers and birthmothers alike. However, you may have symptoms that other moms can’t relate to. These are the most common symptoms of postpartum depression, and how … Read More
Four Steps to Maintaining a Healthy Pregnancy
Four Steps to Maintaining a Healthy Pregnancy One of the most important things to keep in mind during your pregnancy is your health. You are now living for two, which means that your lifestyle choices are more important now than ever. This is a great motivator to start healthy habits, and take time just for yourself. A healthy lifestyle encompasses … Read More
How to Soothe Pre-Delivery Anxiety
How to Soothe Pre-Delivery Anxiety Most women look forward to pregnancy, but feel tense about the actual delivery. It’s hard not to be a little nervous since every birth on T.V. shows a screaming, crying woman who is either very angry or incredibly scared. These sensationalized representations of childbirth leave out the good side of delivery and exaggerate the scary … Read More
6 Things You Should Know About Life After Pregnancy
6 Things You Should Know About Life After Pregnancy Adoption is a great choice for many mothers who know the future of their baby belongs with another family, who has been wanting a child to raise and is ready for that next step in life. After the pregnancy, a birth mother knows what pregnancy will be like, when she is … Read More
Unplanned Pregnancy and the Birthmother Dilemma
Planning For An Unplanned Pregnancy You’ve just received the news you are pregnant. For some who have planned this and are ready this is great news; they’ve been waiting to celebrate this moment. For others it’s unplanned, and the timing is wrong. This could be due to age, circumstances of the relationship with the father, or a host of other … Read More