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Unplanned Pregnancy, Adoption Options, Birth Mother, Birth Father, Teen Pregnancy
There are many reasons why you may be considering placing your child for adoption. Your pregnancy may be unplanned or planned and the circumstances have changed. Or, your pregnancy may be a result of a traumatic encounter or relationship. Whatever your reason for considering adoption, know that you're not alone. According to the U.S. Department of State, over 11,000 domestic adoptions were finalized in 2010.
Thank you for taking time to learn a little about our family of three. We hope you know how much we respect the strength and courage that you are showing by making an adoption plan. We wish you comfort as you make this difficult and selfless decision.
You'll find ample information throughout this section. Below is a small sample of what you'll discover:
Rape and Incest: Becoming pregnant after rape or an incestuous relationship can be emotionally and physically damaging. The daily reminder of what happened to you is there for at least nine months, unless you decide to terminate your pregnancy. The first thing you should do is to alert the local authorities about the crime that took place. The next thing you should do is join a support group or visit with a counselor. Your counselor and your support group can help you explore your many options and help you more fully understand your situation.
Drug Exposure: It's common knowledge that drug exposure during pregnancy can be incredibly harmful to both the mother and the baby. If you've been exposed to drugs, it's important to speak with a doctor. Also, if you're planning on placing your child, it's important that you inform any and all adoption professionals with whom you're working. This is to ensure that the potential adoptive parents are willing and able to care for your child, with any side effects that may occur. If you need help stopping your drug or alcohol use, get the help you need as soon as you can.
Married and Placing: There is a common misconception that married couples don't place. This simply isn't the case. There are many reasons why a married couple would consider placing: cannot financially, physically, or mentally support the child, health concerns, or extramarital relationships that ended in pregnancy. If you're married and considering placing, consider a support group or a counselor for help understanding your situation and healing from any hurt you may feel.
Financial Reasons: Not being in a stable financial state is a common reason for considering adoption. Even if you have children you're parenting, you still have the option to place subsequent children. Being able to support and take care of your children--financially and physically--is important. However, it's beneficial to remember that there are support resources available to you that can help you with your finances if you choose to parent.
In School: Whether you're in high school or college, balancing education and parenting responsibilities can be overwhelming. If you decide to parent, you'll need to learn how to balance all your duties and responsibilities--both academic and parental--and maintain your sanity in the process. While it is difficult, it isn't impossible. Parents do it every day, and if you decide that's what you need to do, you can, too.
Am I Ready to Parent? Many people ask themselves this question when pregnancy is discovered. Parenting is a journey. You won't know everything in the beginning, but you'll learn it along the way. You'll also learn more about yourself in the process--your strengths, weaknesses, and needs.
Every situation is unique, so there's no benefit in comparing yourself with others. Figure out what you need to do for your exact situation by studying your options and making an informed decision. Remember that there is additional support available to you if you need it. Consider joining a support group of visiting with an options counselor. You don't have to go through this alone.
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