Birth Mother Matters in Adoption
by Kelly Rourke & Ron Reigns
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Podcast focuses on all things "adoption." We promote adoption awareness and education and discuss adoption topics, issues, and news. On our podcast, we host guests: adoption experts (lawyers and executives), adoption triad members (birth parents, adoptive parents, and adoptees), and adoption workers. Our podcast aims to dispel adoption myths, educate about adoption, and be an adoption resource. Listen. Learn. Love. AZ Pregnancy Help is dedicated to assisting birth mothers in their adoption journey through Building Arizona Families Adoption Agency.
Episodes
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 279: Questions to Ask When You're Looking For An Adoption Agency
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 279: Questions to Ask When You're Looking For An Adoption Agency If you are looking for an adoption agency, learn about helpful questions to ask. On today's episode we expore questions to ask potential adoption agencies. Listen. Learn. Learn.
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 278: Birth Mother Motivations for Choosing Adoption
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 278: Birth Moter Motivations for Choosing Adoption Listen to today's podcast and learn about reasons why birith mothers choose adoption for their child. Interpreting research on adoption and birth mothers' choices can help the adoption community…
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 277: How Long Does It Take To Adopt A Newborn In Arizona?
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 277: How Long Does It Take To Adopt A Newborn In Arizona? Listen to today's episode and learn about how long it takes to adopt a newborn in Arizona. Learn about the adoption process and the timelines to adopt a newborn in Arizona with Building...
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 276: The Importance of Adoption Awareness 2026
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 276: The Importance of Adoption Awareness 2026 Today's episode dicsusses the importance of adoption awareness and the impact it can have on the adoption triad members and those surrounding them, along with society. Adoption is important, spread…
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 275: Adoptees: Carving Your Own Path
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 275: Adoptees: Carving Your Own Path Learn about Adoptees; how nature and nature influences can or do impact their path in life. Learn more about adoption and spread adoption awareness. Listen. Learn. Love.
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 274: Back to School With Adoptees
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 274: Back to School With Adoptees Learn about how adoptive parents can best support their adopted children in going "back to school" or beginning school. Learn how education professionals can support adopted children. Listen. Learn. Love.
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 273: Social Stigmas Surrounding Adoption
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 273: Social Stigmas Surrounding Adoption On today's episode listen and learn all abut social stigmas surrounding adoption; what they are and how we can correct them. Learning about adoption positively impacts the adoption triad members and thier...
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 272: The Aftermath of Father's Day
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 272: The Aftermath of Father's Day Today's episode focuses on birth fathers. We discuss the importance of birth fathers and their potential influence and involvement on an adoption plan. We also discuss the impact of Father's Day. Listen. Learn....
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 271: Help Wanted: Getting a Job in Adoption
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 271: Help Wanted: Getting a Job in Adoption On today's episode, we discuss working in the adoption field. We discuss how to get into adoption work, what that looks like, state requirements and educational requirements. This podcast is…
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 270: Birth Fathers and Adoption Services
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 270: Birth Fathers and Adoption Services In today's episode, we discuss the available adoption services for Birth Fathers and the differences between adoption services offered to Birth Fathers and Birth Mothers. Gain a better understanding of...
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 269: Birth Mothers & Medical Care
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 269: Birth Mothers & Medical Care Join us for today's podcast and learn about birth mothers and medical appointments. Learn about why it can be hard for women who have made an adoption plan to attend regularly scheduled prenatal appointments and...
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 268: Adopted Siblings
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 268: Adopted Siblings On today's episode, we discuss the dynamics of sibling relationships and adoption. Learn about how adopted sibling relationships evolve throughout life stages. Live. Learn. Love.
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 267: How Adoption Works
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 267: How Adoption Works In today's episode, learn all about how the process of adoption actually works. Learn about what to expect when you are doing an adoption and the steps you will take! Listen. Learn. Love.
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 266: How The Economy Impacts Adoption
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 266: How The Economy Impacts Adoption On today's podcast, we discuss the ways the economy impacts adoption for both the adoptive parents and birth parents. Understand the direct and indirect impacts on adoption. Listen. Learn. Love.
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 265: The Impact of Grandparents on Adoption
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 265: The Impact of Grandparents on Adoption Learn about the positive impact and importance grandparents can have on adoption. Both biological and adoptive grandparents can play a vital role during and after the adoption journey. Extended family...
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 264: Choosing Adoptive Parents 2026
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 264: Choosing Adoptive Parents 2026 On today's episode, we discuss what it is like for birth parents to choose an adoptive family for their baby. We discuss the profile selection process and some of the things that birth parents look for when...
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 263: Different Types of Newborn Adoptions
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 263: Different Types of Newborn Adoptions On today's episode, we discuss the three different types of Domestic Adoption: open, semi-open, and closed. We talk about the ins and outs of each type of Domestic Adoption. We discuss the current…
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 262: Catching Up With Our Match Coordinator 2026
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 262: Catching Up With Our Match Coordinator 2026 Robyn is a guest on our podcast today! She has been working for Building Arizona Families for 12 years and is an adoptive mother! Robyn is a match coordinator and discusses the trends she sees,...
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 261: Football and Adoption Awareness
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 261: Football and Adoption Awareness In this podcast episode, we discuss the "The Girl In The Middle" adoption awareness campaign that aired on February 8, 2026. The Girl In The Middle (60Sec) - QRCode-NCFA - Frame.io - Frame.io Listen. Learn. Love.
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 260: Why Adoptive Families Choose to Adopt 2026
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 260: Why Adoptive Families Choose to Adopt 2026 Adoptive Families choose adoption for lots of different reasons, ranging from infertility to personal preference. Listen to numerous reasons why adoption is commonly a chosen method of building a...
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 259: Adoptive Family Expectations vs. Reality 2026
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 259: Adoptive Family Expectations vs. Reality 2026 In today's podcast, we discuss common adoption expectations vs. the reality. Social media has had a significant impact on adoption expectations, and it is important to understand the reality of...
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 258: Looking Back on Adoption From a 2026 Perspective
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 258: Looking Back on Adoption From a 2026 Perspective Today, on the podcast we discuss what it is like growing up as an adoptee and as you get older, how perspective may change. Learn more about adoption through the eyes of an adoptee. Listen....
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 257: The Chosen Family
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 257: The Chosen Family In today's podcast, we discuss a current online article about adoption. We highlight aspects of the adoption article and how these points are applicable to adoptions today! Listen. Learn. Love.
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 256: Merry Christmas 2025
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 256: Merry Christmas 2025 In today's episode, we talk about adoption and the Christmas Holiday! We discuss different ways to celebrate and incorporate history, traditions, and family holiday rituals. We discuss the importance of open adoptions…
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 255: The Importance of Adoption Education for Adoptive Parents
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 255: The Importance of Adoption Education for Adoptive Parents In today's episode, we discuss the importance of adoption education for adoptive parents. We encourage ongoing adoption education and the types of adoption education that are…
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 253: Where Do Birth Mothers Come From? 2025
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 254: Where Do Birth Mothers Come From? 2025 In today's episode, we discuss how pregnant women find our agency to make an adoption plan. We often get asked, "How do birth mothers find you?" Learn all about how birth parents find us to make an...
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 254: The Holidays From All Sides of The Adoption Triad 2025
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 254: The Holidays From All Sides of The Adoption Triad 2025 Today's episode discusses the holidays and members of the adoption triad may feel or emotions they may experience during the holidays. If you are a member of the adoption triad or have a...
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 252: Untouched By Adoption
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 252: Untouched By Adoption On today's episode, we discuss how spreading adoption awareness to those untouched by adoption will benefit from adoption education. Adoption awareness is the way to normalize adoption. Listen. Learn. Love.
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 251: Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2025
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 251: Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2025 Today's episode focuses on Domestic Violence Awareness and how domestic violence can impact or influence a birth parent's choice with an unplanned pregnancy. Adoption is an option that women choose when...
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 250: Birth Mother Living Expenses Explained 2025
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 250: Birth Mother Living Expenses Explained 2025 Becoming more educated in the area of birth mother living expenses will help you to feel more confident in your understanding of the adoption process and more knowledgeable about adoption in…
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 249: What to Expect When You Are Expecting to Adopt
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 249: What to Expect When You Are Expecting to Adopt In today's episode we discuss the challenges and ups and downs of Domestic Adoption. We talk about occurrences that often happen within a Domestic Adoption Journey. We discuss what to expect and...
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 248: Siblings of Adoptees
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 248: Siblings of Adoptees Join us for today's episode about siblings of adoptees. Learn about the brothers and sisters of the baby that is placed for adoption. Understand the shared benefits of open adoption on biological siblings. Listen. Learn....
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 247: Opening Up About Closed Adoptions
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 247: Opening Up About Closed Adoptions Today's podcast is about closed adoptions. Learn about closed adoptions and why birth parents choose them. Learn about the effects of closed adoptions on all members of the adoption triad. Listen. Learn. Love.
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 246: Openness In Open Adoption
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 246: Openness In Open Adoption Today's podcast focuses on open adoption. Open adoption can be beneficial for all members of the triad. Open adoption has varying degrees of openness. Learn about the positive impact adoption can have. Listen.…
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 245: Stepping Into The Adoption World
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 245: Stepping Into The Adoption World In today's episode, we learn about what it was like to step into the adoption world from this Podcast's Co-Host, Ron Reigns. Ron discusses what surprised him about adoption, what he has learned since working…
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 244: Adoption Matches 2025
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 244: Adoption Matches 2025 In today's podcast episode, we discuss the matching process between adoptive families and birth parents. We dive into adoption preferences on both adoptive families and birth parents. Learn all about the ins and outs of...
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 243: Support For Birth Mothers
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 243: Support for Birth Mothers Learn about what type of support pregnant women who make an adoption plan can receive. Learn all about where they can receive assistance, how long they can assistance and what type of assistance is available.…
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 242: Reflecting on My Reunification
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 242: Reflecting on My Reunification In today's episode, Kelly discusses her adoption reunification story with the hopes of educating others on the ins and outs of adoption reunification. She gives insight on adoption reunifications and what…
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 241: The Homestudy Process for Prospective Adoptive Parents
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 241: The Homestudy Process for Prospective Adoptive Parents In today's podcast, we discuss the Adoption Homestudy Process. Learn about what to expect during an Adoption Homestudy and what they entail. Adoption education is the key to a successful...
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption S4, Ep240; The Adoption Process For Prospective Adoptive Parents
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption S4, Ep240; The Adoption Process For Prospective Adoptive Parents In today's podcast episode, we discuss the adoption process. By learning the steps in an adoption, you will be prepared for what will happen next. If you have a family member who is going on an...
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Birth Mother Matters S4, Ep239; Common Questions Adoptees Have
Birth Mother Matters S4, Ep239; Common Questions Adoptees Have Listen and learn about common questions adoptees have about being adopted. Learn about what their questions are and the answers they may receive. Loving the adoption world. Listen. Learn, Love.
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 238: Debunking Adoption Myths 2025
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 238: Debunking Adoption Myths 2025 In today's episode, we debunk adoption myths. Learn all about what is true in the adoption world, and what is not. Adoption facts vs. adoption myths. Listen now. Listen. Learn. Love.
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 237: Celebrating Birth Mother's Day in 2025
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 237: Celebrating Birth Mother's Day in 2025 Join us for today's episode, where we discuss Birth Mother's Day. We discuss ways to celebrate birth mothers, the purpose of Birth Mother's Day and the importance of why it increases adoption awareness....
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 236: The Effects of Birthrates on Adoption
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 236: The Effects of Birthrates on Adoption In today's podcast, we discuss the current birthrate in the United States and its effect on adoption. We discuss current and future adoption trends. Listen. Learn. Love.
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 235: Is Adoption Financially Out of Our Reach?
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 235: Is Adoption Financially Out of Our Reach? Are you considering adoption? Are you concerned about adoption costs and fees? In this podcast, we discuss ways to receive adoption financial assistance. We also discuss ways to fundraise. Listen....
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 234: Adoption Questions For Birth Parents
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 234: Adoption Questions For Birth Parents This episode is for pregnant women, along with their partners, considering adoption or who have started the adoption process. We discuss questions you may have or want to ask. You can educate yourself...
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 233: Adoption All Around Us
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 233: Adoption All Around Us In today's podcast, we explore how adoption is prevalent in our society and culture and its far-reaching impact. We discuss adoption in movies, books, songs, and how many celebrities have ties to adoption. Listen.…
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 232: Choosing An Adoption Agency in 2025
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 232: Choosing An Adoption Agency in 2025 Today's episode focuses on choosing an adoption agency. We discuss what to look for in an adoption agency, the essential aspects of a reputable adoption agency, and why it is vital to use an adoption…
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 231: The Future of Adoption
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 231: The Future of Adoption Today's podcast discusses what the future of what Domestic Adoption may look like. Learn about adoption trends and where adoption may be headed. Listen. Learn. Love.
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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 230: The Evolution of Adoption
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 230: The Evolution of Adoption Today's episode focuses on the evolution of the practice of adoption, then vs. now, and how things have changed within and surrounding adoption. Learn about the history of adoption and how far we have come. Listen....
About this show
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Podcast focuses on all things "adoption." We promote adoption awareness and education and discuss adoption topics, issues, and news. On our podcast, we host guests: adoption experts (lawyers and executives), adoption triad members (birth parents, adoptive parents, and adoptees), and adoption workers. Our podcast aims to dispel adoption myths, educate about adoption, and be an adoption resource. Listen. Learn. Love.
AZ Pregnancy Help is dedicated to assisting birth mothers in their adoption journey through Building Arizona Families Adoption Agency.
Hosted by
Kelly Rourke & Ron Reigns