Six Months Pregnant Before She Knew
"The pregnancy was so hard on me," Josephine said with a faint smile. "But it must have been even harder on her." The new mother's devotion to her baby girl…
From Addiction to Motherhood: Josephine’s Journey
In a city of over 10 million, the mother didn't feel alone. The faint flutter of a moth woke Josephine. She lay in the soft dark. Lights from distant Atlantic…
“Navigating Adoption: A Guide to Finding the Perfect Family for Your Child”
We're here to support you in finding the perfect adoptive family for your child. Here's a guide to lead you through the process: Step 1: Application Form Fill out the…
Birth Mother Navigates Heartbreaking Miscarriage
Ellie* momentarily ceased wringing her hands to inte rcept her son's playful trot. Embracing her two-year-old tightly, he endured the hug before scampering off to retrieve a bright red fire…
Terrifying Moments Turn Into Beauty
“I was terrified many times,”Rachel, a birth mother, laughed quietly as she recounted the terrifying moments she faced over the past year. “Don’t stop because of your fear. It may…
Qualities to Look for in Potential Adoptive Parents
When evaluating potential adoptive parents for an open adoption, there are several qualities and characteristics you should look for. These qualities can indicate potential parent's suitability to provide a loving…
Housing, Bills, Medical for Birth Mothers
Empowering Unexpected Pregnancies: Heart to Heart - Housing, Financial Assistance, and Emotional Support for Birth Mothers" Experiencing an unexpected pregnancy can bring about concerns, especially regarding financial stability. At Heart…
Add the Option of an Open Adoption to the Road You Travel
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,And sorry I could not travel both.Those are the first two lines in "The Road Not Taken," a well-known poem by Robert Frost.As a…
Pregnant Women Should Feel Empowered
Today is the day you should feel empowered to make a decision that will work best for you. At Heart, to Heart, we strive to support and empower pregnant women…
A Conversation After Placing Two Children
“Adoption is a relationship of love not seen anywhere else.” Greg* used a calloused hand to awkwardly rub tears from a sun-browned cheek. Greg had supported Carla as she placed…