While you may be able to envision your life after the adoption, what about your child's life? How will he or she grow up? Will they be happy? What will your child know and think about you? Will they understand your loving adoption decision? Will your child even know he or she was adopted?

These are all very common questions that women considering adoption have about their children. As an expectant mother considering adoption, you love your baby and want to provide the best possible life for him or her — so it’s natural to wonder if he or she will grow up to be truly happy and loved in an adoptive home.

In the articles below, find out how increased openness in today's adoptions has drastically changed the lives of adopted children and how they feel about themselves and their birth parents.

To learn more about how adoption can impact your future and that of your child, you can always speak with an adoption specialist at 1-800-ADOPTION, for free and with zero obligation.