By Erin McKenna
If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, understanding your rights, options, and resources is crucial. It is completely reasonable to feel overwhelmed or out of your depth, especially if you don’t feel prepared to parent. There are many reasons people feel this way, and no reason is “wrong” or “shameful.” . Placing your baby for adoption can feel daunting, but for many birth parents, choosing adoption is a wonderful, empowering experience. At All About U Adoptions, we are adoption experts. Our team has real-life experience with adoption, and our agency has years of experience with birth parents just like you. Wherever you’re at in your adoption journey, we are here to support you in unraveling adoption definitions and more.
What Options Do Birth Parents Have During an Unplanned Pregnancy?
The first step when facing an unplanned pregnancy is familiarizing yourself with your options. Adoption is one choice you have. If your financial, emotional, or physical situation makes you unsure of your ability to parent, adoption may be a good choice for you. If you have questions about what this choice will entail, you can contact one of our personal pregnancy navigators. This step comes with no pressure or commitment. We will meet you where you’re at with compassion and support.
Our experts are here to empower you, not convince you. All About U Adoptions is a great resource if you want to ask questions and explore the possibility of adoption. We understand and support you if you don’t decide on adoption— and are here for you if you do. We provide a wide variety of adoption support to birth parents who decide on adoption. If you need financial, medical, or other assistance during your pregnancy, our adoption agency is here for you.
Rights and Responsibilities During the Adoption Process
One common misconception about birth parents who choose adoption is that they have no agency. Phrases like “giving up a baby for adoption” paint a narrative of parents who “give up” on their child. This could not be farther from reality. Choosing adoption is a way to set yourself and your child up for success. You are taking control of your future, not giving up on it. Birth parents have a great deal of rights and responsibilities during the adoption process. Choosing an adoption agency that will best support your needs is one.
Our agency believes in collaborating with you and your community to find the best resources for your adoption. With our adoption agency, you can decide on what family your child will be adopted into. We specialize in open adoptions, meaning you will be able to communicate with this family after the adoption. This does not mean you will be co-parenting the child, but you will still be a part of their life. With open adoptions, you aren’t losing a relationship with your child, just forging a new one.
Challenges and Benefits of Choosing Adoption
Adoption is not always a perfect solution. Like all choices, it has challenges and benefits. Carrying a pregnancy to term brings an immense cost in more ways than one. If you have decided on adoption, depending on your state, your adoptive family can help carry the financial burden. Our agency can help with finding reliable access to medical care, housing, transportation, employment, and more. Of course, the emotional toll of the adoption process isn’t always easy. We understand that this may be a very difficult decision to make or may not be your first choice.
Fortunately, with All About U Adoptions, you don’t have to make this decision on your own. We’re experts at adoption and know exactly how you’re feeling. Speaking to a support group of parents who have been where you are is a great resource we can provide. If you cannot turn to family or friends, we can connect you with a support professional for a consultation. These consultations are free, confidential, and open to you at any time. Everybody’s journey is different, but finding a community that understands you can make a massive difference.
Unraveling Adoption Definitions and Starting Your Adoption Journey Today
Becoming a birth parent can be scary, especially if you weren’t expecting it. Deciding to pursue adoption is a brave, selfless choice but still a complicated, difficult one. Understanding your rights, responsibilities, and options can make this process less daunting. Exploring your options with us is not a promise or a commitment to choose adoption. Getting the information you need to make an informed, carefully considered choice is the best first step. No matter where you’re at in your journey, All About U Adoptions is here to support you. Contact us today and discover what’s possible for your future.
