Your Plan- The Entire Time If you are pregnant and thinking about giving up your baby for adoption, please know that we will respect your decision, and provide you with pressure-free counseling and support every step of the way. We will meet with you, face to face, and offer counseling at your convenience to help you decide if adoption is something that you would like to pursue, while never pressuring you to move forward. This is YOUR plan, and we will move as slowly or as quickly as you would … [Read more...]
Can I Keep My Adoption a Secret?
It used to be that if a woman put her baby up for adoption or was even considering putting her baby up for adoption, would likely be shamed by her friends and family for “taking the easy way out” or for “being selfish”. Fortunately, there is far less stigma around the idea of adoption now and far more understanding for those women who do choose adoption for their babies. We know, at Open Arms Adoption, that women who are considering the option of adoption are usually the most maternal and … [Read more...]
It’s Never Too Late: How to Put a Baby Up for Adoption
Question: "Is it ever too late to put your baby up for adoption?" Answer: No, it is never too late to place your baby for adoption. You went back and forth about it over the nine months of your pregnancy. You changed your mind every few days -- maybe every couple of hours -- about whether you should give your baby up for adoption. You felt overwhelmed by the weight of the decision until the point you gave birth, and then it was too late -- or maybe that’s what you thought. Fortunately, … [Read more...]