Submissions for the Mother’s Day Photo Contest are due by 5 p.m. CST on Thursday, April 29. Check here for contest entry details!
15
Apr
2021
7 Things To Look for When Choosing a Delivery Hospital
Outside of finding a hospital and physician that’s covered by your insurance, you might not be sure about what else there is to look for. Here, find seven things that you should keep in mind.
15
Mar
2021
7 Thoughts Birth and Adoptive Parents Have During the Adoption Process
There are a million thoughts and feelings going through the heads of the pregnant woman and hopeful parents. And while everyone’s adoption journey is different, there are a few thoughts that almost all prospective birth and adoptive parents will have at some point.
1
Mar
2021
15 Things Not to Say to an Adoptee
If you’re an adoptee, you’ve heard it. If you’re not an adoptee, you’ve probably said it yourself, but in the future? Refrain. Here are 15 things that adoptees are sick of hearing, and that you probably shouldn’t say.
12
Feb
2021
Our 2021 ‘Love at First Sight’ Photo Contest Winners!
Thanks to all who entered the American Adoptions Valentine’s Day photo contest! Find out who the 2021 winners are here.
1
Feb
2021
9 Things You Should Never, Ever Ask a Birth Parent
Just because you can ask about something doesn’t mean that you should. Here, find some of the most common questions birth parents get and why you should refrain from asking them.
29
Jan
2021
How to Enter Our 2021 ‘Love at First Sight’ Photo Contest
Calling all American Adoptions birth & adoptive families! Photos for our Valentine’s photo contest must be submitted by 5 p.m. CST on Friday, Feb. 5.
15
Jan
2021
An Adoptive Parent’s Guide to Donated Breast Milk
Many hopeful parents consider using donated breast milk. If you’re curious about doing so yourself, this guide has everything you need to know to get started.
8
Jan
2021
Change of Plans: One Birth Mother’s Adoption and Reunion Story
It was the spring of 1986, and 18-year-old Marda had her life all mapped out. But then life happened, and those plans started to crumble.