by Adoption Choices of Arizona | Aug 27, 2019 | Adoption Process, Birth Mothers
As a birth mother, you have the option of choosing or approving the parents who will be adopting your baby. The preferences that you have for parents for your child are matched with profiles of families that have similar preferences. Preferences can include the type...
by Adoption Choices of Arizona | Aug 22, 2019 | Adoption Process, Adoptive Parents, Birth Mothers
For an expectant woman considering placing her child for adoption, the legal requirements may seem overwhelming and confusing. In fact, there are a number of laws that dictate the process, many of which vary based on state. For birth parents, understanding the laws...
by Adoption Choices of Arizona | Aug 19, 2019 | Adoption Process, Birth Mothers
One of the biggest misconceptions that exists about the adoption process is that you are “giving up” your child and “giving up” on your ability to raise one. The problem with this is that it is just not true. It’s time to put these delusions to rest… There are a...
by Adoption Choices of Arizona | Aug 13, 2019 | Adoption Information, Adoption News, Adoption Process, Birth Mothers
Alice found out that she was pregnant and after much consideration, decided to place her baby for adoption. She felt that she wasn’t financially stable to raise a child and she didn’t feel ready to raise a baby on her own. She works most days and knew she...
by Noelle Norris | Aug 12, 2019 | Adoption Information, Adoption News
I sat down to watch Shazam! with the lens of someone watching a comedy, expecting a spoof on superhero movies. Not only did it exceed my expectations of humor with its adult and child-like comedic timing, but it was also a legitimate superhero movie – battle...
by Adoption Choices of Arizona | Aug 9, 2019 | Adoptees, Adoption Information, Adoption News, Adoptive Parents, Birth Mothers
Experts estimate that 100 million Americans either have families that are personally touched by adoption, know someone who has been adopted, or know someone who has adopted a child. Adoption is prevalent and growing in our society for good reason. There are many...
by Adoption Choices of Arizona | Aug 8, 2019 | Birth Mothers
After you discovered you were pregnant, you might have felt shocked or even scared. If you chose adoption for your baby, you might still feel overwhelmed and you are uncertain what to do next. Or, what do you do first? …Where do you go from here? Whether or not...
by Adoption Choices of Arizona | Aug 5, 2019 | Adoption Process, Birth Mothers
The decision to give up a baby for adoption is life-changing. After you have decided to place your baby for adoption, you have three important decisions to make: which adoption agency to use, which family gets the baby, and whether or not you would like to stay in...
by Adoption Choices of Arizona | Aug 1, 2019 | Birth Mothers, Pregnancy
Nausea is common in pregnancy, especially in the early stages. Known as morning sickness, nausea and vomiting occur naturally as your body changes. Understanding why nausea happens, what it means if nausea is severe, and how to alleviate nausea can help you stay...
by Adoption Choices of Arizona | Jul 29, 2019 | Adoption Information, Adoption News, Adoption Process, Adoptive Parents, Birth Mothers
You have the option of maintaining contact with your child after the adoption by choosing an open or semi-open adoption plan. In fact, these types of post-adoption relationships are becoming increasingly common. Prior to the 1980s, most adoptions were closed, meaning...
