Birth Mother Matters in Adoption 4: How Adoption Benefits Biological Mothers

It’s a normal question, because most people are unaware of many ways adoption benefits the biological mother who places a baby for adoption.  The beautiful process of adoption offers a tremendous upside for the biological mother that have the potential to be life changing. Some examples include (some are exclusive to our agency): Select and meet adoptive parentsChoose an adoption plan best for you - open adoption, closed adoption or in-betweenReceive photos and updates for at least 18 yearsReceive counseling both during pregnancy and after placementFinancial assistance to pay rent, utilities, food, clothing and household expensesCell phone and cell phone serviceTransportationMedical care for yourself and your babyBreaking a negative life cycleGiving the gift of lifeReceiving aftercare services to improve life outcomes including education, employment, and increased financial stabilityChoosing the adoptive parent(s) for the babyReceiving assistance that covers expenses during pregnancy and immediately after (if qualified) for housing, medical, counseling, and other expensesChoosing open adoption (if preferred) to remain in your child’s lifeBeing assured that the baby is being cared for how you would want your child raisedAccess to the Donna K. Evans Adoption Aftercare Program to assist you in rebuilding your life An unplanned pregnancy may be an uncomfortable or unpleasant reality in your current situation. Most of us have been faced with a situation or circumstance we wish we weren’t in, or in a position we wish we weren’t in. It can feel easier to avoid, evade, or refuse to accept reality. Please understand, you don’t have to face this alone.