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Deciding to Place Your Child for Adoption
Pregnancies are not always the blessing some mothers dream of. For some, a pregnancy
can come at a difficult time when raising a child might not be entirely feasible. Expectant
mothers unsure of what to do can feel stressed, overwhelmed, and without much time.
Considering placing your child for adoption can be difficult. Here are some helpful tips
and suggestions to help expecting mothers through this time:
Examine Your Situation
The first step is to examine your personal and financial situation to determine if
adoption is the best course of action. Starting a family is not always for everyone, but
perhaps you would rather start your family now rather than choose to place your child
for adoption.
Is it the right time for you to become a mother? Can you provide for your child? Are you
emotionally prepared for raising another life? These are some of the questions expectant
mothers should ask themselves, and they can be rather difficult to answer.
Understanding where you are in life, however, will go a long way in making that
important decision.
Do Research, Gain Feedback
Some expecting mothers do not want to reveal the pregnancy to others for one reason
or another, which means they cannot ask their friends and family members for advice.
This might make some mothers feel overwhelmed, but they do not have to feel this
way. There are resources available.
Adoption agencies contain vast amounts of knowledge, wisdom, and advice for
birthmothers struggling with their enormous decision. Adoption counselors are there to
meet with you in person to help you weigh your options, understand what you want,
and determine what the adoption agency can do for you. Like you, they want what is
best for the baby.
The Internet is also an available option. Birthmothers, agencies, and adoptive parents
often share their experiences and give out helpful advice. While the communication on
the Internet will not be as personal as with an adoption agency, there is still valuable
information to be found.
Reflect
At the end of the day, the decision rests solely with you, the birthmother. It is not an
easy decision for many mothers and can leave some up at night struggling to figure out
what they really want.
Write down how you feel, what you’re thinking, and what you want. Make lists of
positives and negatives of raising a child in your current situation, and meditate on your
thoughts. Reflection and prayer will ultimately lead to the right decision, even if it takes
some time.
It is always important to remember that you never have to go through a pregnancy or
adoption alone. No one will judge or criticize you for your decision. There are always
people who can help you during this potentially difficult time.
About Action Adoption at Providence Place:
Adopting a child is an important decision that requires careful consideration. Are you
contemplating adoption, or are you already planning to adopt a child? Do you have any
idea about how or where to start? Action Adoption at Providence Place of San Antonio,
Texas will guide you through the adoption process while making sure all your questions
are answered. Contact them today to learn more about adoption and ways to get
involved with our organization.

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Deciding to Place Your Child for Adoption

  • 1. Deciding to Place Your Child for Adoption Pregnancies are not always the blessing some mothers dream of. For some, a pregnancy can come at a difficult time when raising a child might not be entirely feasible. Expectant mothers unsure of what to do can feel stressed, overwhelmed, and without much time. Considering placing your child for adoption can be difficult. Here are some helpful tips and suggestions to help expecting mothers through this time: Examine Your Situation The first step is to examine your personal and financial situation to determine if adoption is the best course of action. Starting a family is not always for everyone, but perhaps you would rather start your family now rather than choose to place your child for adoption. Is it the right time for you to become a mother? Can you provide for your child? Are you emotionally prepared for raising another life? These are some of the questions expectant mothers should ask themselves, and they can be rather difficult to answer. Understanding where you are in life, however, will go a long way in making that important decision. Do Research, Gain Feedback Some expecting mothers do not want to reveal the pregnancy to others for one reason or another, which means they cannot ask their friends and family members for advice.
  • 2. This might make some mothers feel overwhelmed, but they do not have to feel this way. There are resources available. Adoption agencies contain vast amounts of knowledge, wisdom, and advice for birthmothers struggling with their enormous decision. Adoption counselors are there to meet with you in person to help you weigh your options, understand what you want, and determine what the adoption agency can do for you. Like you, they want what is best for the baby. The Internet is also an available option. Birthmothers, agencies, and adoptive parents often share their experiences and give out helpful advice. While the communication on the Internet will not be as personal as with an adoption agency, there is still valuable information to be found. Reflect At the end of the day, the decision rests solely with you, the birthmother. It is not an easy decision for many mothers and can leave some up at night struggling to figure out what they really want. Write down how you feel, what you’re thinking, and what you want. Make lists of positives and negatives of raising a child in your current situation, and meditate on your thoughts. Reflection and prayer will ultimately lead to the right decision, even if it takes some time.
  • 3. It is always important to remember that you never have to go through a pregnancy or adoption alone. No one will judge or criticize you for your decision. There are always people who can help you during this potentially difficult time. About Action Adoption at Providence Place: Adopting a child is an important decision that requires careful consideration. Are you contemplating adoption, or are you already planning to adopt a child? Do you have any idea about how or where to start? Action Adoption at Providence Place of San Antonio, Texas will guide you through the adoption process while making sure all your questions are answered. Contact them today to learn more about adoption and ways to get involved with our organization.