Benefits of Adoption

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Adoption isn’t an easy decision. For expectant mothers, choosing to place their baby for adoption is one of the most difficult decisions they will ever make. It’s a decision backed by emotion, compassion, and love. While it may seem frightening or overwhelming, there are many benefits of adoption for everyone involved in the process — including the birthmother.

What are the Benefits of Adoption?

Beyond providing a loving home and the best possible future for their child, there are also unexpected benefits of adoption. In many cases, especially with open adoptions, birthmothers form special bonds with their child’s adoptive parents and discover newfound love and support. Adoption also allows birthmothers to pursue opportunities they might not be able to otherwise, as well as find stability. Plus, for many birthmothers, the benefits of adoption include being able to have as much, or as little, communication as they want with their children and adoptive families.

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Adoption Benefits for Birthmothers: What You Can Expect

For every expectant mother, the circumstances and situations surrounding her decision to place a child for adoption are unique and personal. Each mother has to weigh the factors and outcomes of her difficult decision, but she never has to do so alone. At LifeLong Adoptions, our caring staff members are available to prospective birthmothers 24/7. Call or text us anytime: 815-307-0620

If you’re debating whether adoption is the right choice for you, consider the following adoption benefits for birthmothers, and know that we’re here to help.

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    Your baby will be loved: When you make the difficult decision to place your baby for adoption, you get to choose the family they will be placed with. You’ll select from legally approved and prescreened adoptive parent profiles, which means you’ll know firsthand that your baby will be loved and have the best possible future.

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    Get the support and resources you need: At LifeLong Adoptions, our services for birthmothers are 100% free and confidential, and our coordinators can help you get the support and resources you need. If you need medical and other pregnancy-related expenses (like rent, food, utilities, etc.), adoptive parents can provide you with financial assistance for birthmothers, depending on your state laws.

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    A chance to pursue your goals: It’s not uncommon for an unplanned pregnancy to disrupt education or career goals. Adoption offers the opportunity for birthmothers to build a foundation of stability by pursuing whatever opportunities she may not have been able to otherwise.

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    You choose how much contact you have: There are many different types of adoption available, and birthmothers can choose how much contact they wish to have with their child’s adoptive family before and after the adoption placement. This can mean anything from occasional photos and updates to annual in-person visits as their child grows.

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    Post-adoption support: Adoption is a life-changing decision. Once it has been finalized, that doesn’t mean your support will end. Your social worker will make sure that there’s a plan in place to ensure you get the support you need after the adoption. There are also many resources and support groups for birthmothers available.

 
 
"You are giving them an amazing life and you're also giving someone else the best opportunity in the world! You are making them parents! You are a true angel."
-Ashley, birthmother

Benefits of Adoption for Prospective Parents

For many prospective parents, the chance to adopt a baby is a lifelong dream that’s finally coming true, all because of you. Many families have gone through their own struggles with building a family, and the opportunity to adopt is often a blessing they have been waiting years for. In many cases, adoption also offers the chance for birthmothers and adoptive parents to form their own special bonds and meaningful relationships.

When you place a child through a connection made with LifeLong Adoptions, you can take comfort in knowing that you’re working with a service provider committed to inclusivity and equal opportunity. Though we facilitate adoptions between all types of prospective parents, our dedication to working with birthmothers and parents of all backgrounds has quickly made us a leader in LGBT adoption. Since 2011, our expert team has helped unite hundreds of families and foster strong bonds between birthmothers and adoptive parents across the United States.

A Beautiful Future for Your Child

Ultimately, the difficult choice to place a child for adoption revolves around birthmothers selflessly choosing what’s best for their children. The benefits of adoption for the children involved are many. Here are just a few.

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    A safe and stable home: All of our adoptive parents are prescreened and legally approved to adopt. Your child will be placed with a family that has shown they can offer a safe and stable environment, both financially and emotionally.

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    You’ll never worry about their health or medical needs: Babies adopted by our families will be raised in homes where their health and medical needs will be met. Birthmothers won’t have to worry about unexpected expenses or medical emergencies disrupting their child’s future.

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    A life of opportunities: Our adoptive parents have proven they can provide a safe and stable home for your child, as well as a solid foundation for their future. Adopted children will have the chance to pursue important opportunities, like education, careers, and families of their own someday.

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    Emotional support and love: The most important question with any adoption is, “Will my child be loved unconditionally?” The answer is yes. For our families, adopting an infant has been a long-time dream. Many of them have spent years waiting to offer all of the emotional support, care, and love that a child needs.

It's a Birthmother's Right to Choose

Ultimately, the decision to move forward with an adoption is a birthmother’s right. As you weigh your options, it’s important to know that regardless of your choice, we’re always here to support you. We understand that, while there are many benefits to adoption, it’s one of the most difficult decisions a birthmother will ever make.

At LifeLong Adoptions, our caring team is always available to birthmothers for support and guidance 24/7. Call or text us anytime: 815-307-0620

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