Emotions run high in any adoption situation and adoptive families don’t always know how to act or react to certain circumstances. The best thing for families to do in these situations is to turn to their adoption social worker for advice.
14
Jul
2016
Coping with an Adoption Disruption
At American Adoptions, we do everything we can to prevent and protect you from disrupted adoptions. However, there are still occasions when a prospective birth mother decides not to move forward with an adoption plan.
For hopeful adoptive families, an adoption disruption is devastating, disheartening, and emotionally draining. If you are in this situation, there are some important things you can do before you determine your next steps.
11
Jul
2016
Time to Go! Traveling to Meet Baby on Short Notice
Because there is no way to predict when an expectant mother is going to have her baby, American Adoptions always recommends that families wait to travel until she is going to the hospital. This is one of the most exciting times in the adoption process, but it can also be nerve-wracking – especially if you have a long way to travel.
Luckily, there are plenty of steps you can take to make sure you are prepared when the big day arrives. Here, we’ve compiled some of the best tips and strategies to help your adoption take off without a hitch.
5
Jul
2016
4 Signs You’ve Moved on From Infertility and Are Ready to Adopt
In order to begin the adoption process you must be fully committed, meaning you must leave infertility treatments behind you and look forward to the journey ahead. This is easier said than done.
Moving on from infertility may take months or years. It is truly a process, but it is possible. For those considering adoption, but unsure whether they are truly ready, here are a few signs you’re ready to make the leap.
13
Jun
2016
Zika Virus – Will it Affect Your Adoption?
Some adoptive families have come to us with questions and concerns about the recent outbreak that has affected newborn babies in other countries – the Zika virus. To help you understand the Zika virus and whether it has an impact on American Adoptions, we have …
24
Mar
2016
Announcing Your Adoption
So you’ve made the decision to adopt. You’re over-the-moon excited and you simply cannot wait to tell the world about the amazing journey you’re beginning. But it has to be perfect.
What is the perfect way to announce your adoption journey? Well we don’t just have one perfect way, we have several! (But really, any way you announce your adoption journey is perfect in our eyes.)
11
Dec
2015
The Waiting Family’s Guide to the Holidays
The holidays place a big emphasis on family – and as you’re waiting to grow your family through adoption, the celebrations can cause some stress. If you’re waiting to adopt, here are …
11
Nov
2015
Happy Veteran’s Day from American Adoptions
Today, Veterans Day, we want to issue a special thank you to the men and women who serve and protect us in our armed forces! We are honored …
16
Oct
2015
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day 2015
Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day.
Please join the International Wave of Light, a worldwide lighting of candles at 7:00 p.m. in your time zone. Leave your candle burning for an hour to help create a continuous chain of light to honor and …
22
Sep
2015
ICPC: 5 Things to Know
You finally get the call — it’s time to travel to the hospital where your baby is being born. You pack your bags and rush to the birth mother’s state, excited to start your next chapter with the newest addition to your family. But before …