By Maria Fernanda Taccola Borda

Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be a very emotionally challenging situation, and making the decision to place your child for adoption can add to the emotional turmoil. This is why National Adoption Month was established in November: to celebrate the families that are created through adoption and honor birth parents for the brave choice they made. If you are seeking more information on adoption and National Adoption Month, All About U Adoptions is here to help. We are a full-service, licensed adoption agency prepared to offer you support, guidance, and the necessary information to help you make the best possible decisions for yourself and your baby. Creating an adoption plan in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Nebraska with us means taking control of every step of the adoption process. 

National Adoption Month is an opportunity to celebrate birth parents and raise awareness of their decisions and the challenges they may face. It has helped to garner more support and understanding for birth parents, as well as bring about great positive changes in the adoption process. We prioritize access to mental health services for birth parents, recognizing their rights and increasing their involvement in the adoption process. It has also helped raise awareness of the benefits of choosing adoption for all parties involved. 

If you want to learn more about adoption, keep reading to discover its benefits, how to celebrate National Adoption Month, and the ways in which you can support birth parents.

3 Benefits of Choosing Adoption

1. Adoption Ensures You Are Giving Your Child the Best Possible Life

Choosing adoption can be a very difficult but brave decision to make. If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and do not find yourself capable of raising a child for any reason, adoption can be the best and most selfless decision you could make for you and your child. Choosing adoption means that you want to give your child the best possible life and it gives you the peace of mind of knowing that your child will be raised in a stable and loving home by parents whose dream is to raise a child. Being placed for adoption can be your child’s best chance at a happy life as you can be sure they will grow up in a loving, stable, and permanent home with parents who love them endlessly.

2. Adoption Fulfills Adoptive Parents’ Dreams of Raising a Child

Adoption improves the lives of at least three people: yours, your child’s, and the adoptive parent’s. All About U Adoptions ensures that all prospective adoptive families we work with are more than ready to welcome your child and give them a lifetime of support. Prospective adoptive parents must undergo a rigorous home study process to qualify for adoption.

3. Adoption Allows You to Take Control of Your Situation and Gives You the Freedom to Pursue the Life You Envision for Yourself

Unplanned pregnancies often come at a time that does not align with your future plans and prevents you from living them. Raising a child can be very expensive and time-consuming, requiring not only financial resources but also emotional stability and support. This means it could delay future plans, such as furthering your education or career. If you are looking to improve your education or career, All About U Adoptions can help you accomplish your goals. We work with local community resources across South Dakota, North Dakota, and Nebraska. No matter what your situation is, we can find the resources to help.

The saying “it takes a village to raise a child” holds truth, and this is certainly evident. If you do not have the necessary support from your partner, your family, or your friends, parenthood may be very difficult. All About U Adoptions offers counseling services to birth mothers at no cost in order to support you throughout your pregnancy and after the adoption process, ensuring that you do not feel alone. We not only give you the opportunity to take control of every step of your adoption plan, but we also help you take control of the rest of your life by choosing adoption.

Ways to Celebrate National Adoption Month

There are many ways to celebrate National Adoption Month whether you are a birth mother, an adoptive parent, an adopted child, or just want to join in on the celebration of adoption.

1. Supporting Organizations that Help Birth Mothers

One way to celebrate is to support birth mothers going through the adoption process, this includes:

• Donating to organizations that support birth parents
• Educating yourself about their experiences and the challenges they may go through 
• Being supportive of anyone you know who has or is considering placing a child for adoption
• Advocating for birth parents

2. Sharing Your Adoption Story

As a birth mother, you can celebrate National Adoption Month by sharing your story. Talking about your experience with adoption and describing the challenges and benefits that came with it can help you process your emotions and also help others currently going through the same thing. Another way to celebrate National Adoption Month is by sharing your story. It can encourage other birth mothers to choose adoption and ease their fears, while adoptive parents who share their stories can encourage more parents to not give up on their dreams of adopting a child. 

3. Telling Your Child Their Adoption Story 

If you are an adoptive parent, one way to celebrate National Adoption Month with your child is to retell their adoption story to them. Set aside some time to sit and tell them about when they were adopted. You could even create a scrapbook retelling their adoption story inducing mementos from when they were adopted and their childhood. 

4. Celebrate Your Child’s Heritage

Another way to celebrate your child’s adoption is to celebrate their heritage if it’s different from yours. Cooking a traditional dish from their birth parents’ heritage or playing traditional games or activities is a great way to celebrate their adoption. Demonstrating your appreciation for different cultures, especially theirs, can help them feel proud and connected to their heritage. 

5. Educate Yourself and Your Child About Adoption

Continuing to learn about adoption is a great way to celebrate National Adoption Month. To do this, you can read books on adoption or even first-hand accounts from birth parents, adoptees, and adoptive parents about their experiences. You can also share your adoption journey with your family and your child, especially if they were adopted, by watching or reading positive adoption-related movies and books and talking about them together afterward.

Spreading Your Adoption Story Help Spread the Love

By sharing adoption stories, educating others, and donating to organizations that support adoption, we can help create a more supportive and understanding climate for birth parents and adoptive families.

If you chose adoption and are looking for adoption agencies in South Dakota, North Dakota, or Nebraska, you can start the adoption process by simply calling our 24/7 helpline at 605-770-2357, texting All About U Adoptions at 605-770-2357 or using our contact form.