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What Helps Parents Feel More Confident During a NICU Journey?
The initial sight of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with its medical equipment, unfamiliar noises and busy staff can bring a rush of emotions. From fear and helplessness to fierce love and…
Post-placement for Birth Mothers: So Many Emotions
Choosing adoption is a profound and loving decision, but it's often accompanied by a wide range of intense emotions. If you are a birth parent experiencing feelings of sadness, grief or loss, please…
What Rights Do Birth Parents Have in the Adoption Process?
Considering adoption for your child can bring many questions. You might wonder about your control, available choices and whether your voice will be heard in this deeply personal journey. The good news is,…
Return to Work after Maternity Leave
The final weeks of maternity leave are here, and you feel the time slipping by. How has it gone by so fast? But also so slow? Your baby is no longer a peanut,…
A Mom’s Happy Place
Do you have a happy space? My house on a regular basis is overflowing with sippy cups, stuffed animals, crayons, and bags (for some reason?). I know I must not be the only…
Your Body After Baby
In this social media age, our physical appearance is highlighted, displayed, and judged regularly. This contributes to the common distress and anxiety following one of the most drastic and invasive physical changes possible:…
Things to Know About Adoption
Social workers have really interesting jobs. I work in an office full of social workers and I am constantly amazed at their ability to tackle difficult conversations with clients about difficult life circumstances.…
Safe Haven Law
You may have read a recent article about a firefighter in Florida adopting the baby, who was dropped at his fire station under the Safe Haven Law. We hope you read and share…
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