Birth Parents After Adoption, Mother & Father

When I was 17 years old, I faced an unplanned pregnancy. Due to the circumstances, open adoption was the best option for both my baby and me. Adopt

A birth mother spends nine months carrying a precious baby inside, a baby whom she loves. Then she gives birth and goes home without that adorable

The concept of open adoption is relatively new, and new ideas come with a lot of uncertainty. There haven’t been many long-term studies on this t

With a full-time job and a toddler at home, I grimaced at the thought of adding another show to my watchlist, but after a deafening promotion for T

Placing your child for adoption is a very brave and difficult decision. When choosing adoption for your baby, you’ll want to consider the type of

Growing up, I had two sisters. A half-sister who is older than me by nine years and a biological sister who is younger than me by almost two years.

Finding yourself pregnant unexpectedly can seem devastating. There are many reasons you may end up that way. Whatever the reason is, it can feel ex

I have always said that there are two things I will measure my success as a parent on. One, I want our son to know Jesus. And two, I want him to kn

Choosing a family to adopt your child will be one of the most difficult if not the most difficult decision of your life. How can a person possibly

Placing a child for adoption is one of the biggest decisions one can make. It demands a selfless character, one that requires a complete love for t

If you’re familiar with the adoption process, you’re probably also familiar with the term birth mother. In fact, many agencies require hopeful

I started a die-hard search in 2013. I was obsessed; I searched; I found; I got myself reunited. The person I wanted to be reunited with the most i

Pete Moore, 59, has always been interested in his family history. After years of genealogy research, he learned a huge family secret. The Australia

Every time I mention to anyone that I am a birth mom, I hold my breath and wait for the questions. Sometimes they come with voices full of love, an

You found out you were pregnant and are not in a position to raise a child yourself. So you have decided to make an adoption plan, but the term “

Matt Blanchard is a member of the Trustify team and was adopted at five months old from Korea in 1989. He’s wanted to meet his birth parents sinc