After 25 years of successfully growing thousands of families through adoption, American Adoptions has now expanded into another exciting opportunity: surrogacy!

“Why adopt? And am I ready to adopt?” Are both fair questions to ask — of both yourself and your spouse. A family’s decision to pursue adoption is one that rarely happens overnight. Click here to learn more about common reasons for adoption and whether it might be a good option for you.

When dealing with infertility, there are typically five stages of grief and loss that a couple may experience. Grieving infertility and experiencing these emotions is a normal and healthy way of transitioning from infertility to adoption.

Prospective adoptive families often wonder if they can really love an adopted child as much as a biological child. The answer? Of course. Read this article to learn why your fears about loving an adopted child will all seem laughable once he or she joins your family.

A couple is only truly ready for adoption when both adoptive parents have emotionally moved on from their infertility. However, it is not uncommon for one spouse to be ready while the other spouse is still struggling with adoption. If your husband is against adoption, or you husband wants to adopt but you don’t, this article is for you.

Whether you’re considering adopting a child or placing a child for adoption, there are some important pros and cons of adoption to be aware of. Adoption is not right for everyone — so decide if it’s right for you by reading about the advantages and disadvantages of adoption in the United States with this complete guide.

Should we adopt a child? Adoption has given couples struggling with infertility the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives alongside their children, and in turn, provides children opportunities in life once thought unachievable. With that in mind, it’s important to be ready before you begin the adoption process.

An adoption disruption can leave you feeling shocked, angry, hurt, and – above all – disappointed. But always remember that it is not the end to your adoption journey and your forever child.