Can I choose the name for my baby?
What a baby will be named can be a big decision for both birthparents and adoptive parents. A name represents a lot of things – both for the person giving the name and the person “wearing” it. Before...
View ArticleWhat happens if I don’t know who the birthfather is?
As counselors, we are used to dealing with many different kinds of birthfather situations. Sometimes a birthmother knows him well, and sometimes she doesn’t. Sometimes, there is more than one possible...
View ArticleChoosing the Right Parents
How will I know if I am choosing the right adoptive parents for my baby? Choosing who will be the parents of your child is an enormous decision for most birthmothers. The IAC has all kinds of families...
View ArticleCan I breastfeed or pump milk for my baby if I am placing him or her for...
We hear all of the time how many nutrients are in a mother’s breast milk and how healthy it is for a baby. Many birthmothers and adoptive parents want their child to benefit from this as well. This is...
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