This document discusses adoption as a women's issue. It argues that pregnancy and childbirth are uniquely experiences for women that can profoundly impact their lives. For single mothers, adoption is often presented as one of the only options, but it should not be viewed simply as a solution for infertile couples, as it begins with the tragedy of separating a mother from her child. The document calls for supporting families and preventing the exploitation of women as "brood stock" through pressuring single mothers to surrender their children for adoption.