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…
The Birth Mother’s Journey Ends Too Soon
"Adoption wasn't the first option I thought of," Ellie* looked up from inspecting her long, beautifully kept fingernails. She smiled slightly, her makeup less polished than in days past. Having…
Six Adoption Fallacies–Birth Mothers Need to Understand
Fallacy Number One: Adoption means I don’t love my baby. Reality: The “unloved” child is such a flawed fallacy. Our experience with hundreds of women at Heart to Heart Adoptions…
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…
What Happens When the Birth Father Opposes Adoption?
“Adoption is the best for my baby, but the father said he won’t sign adoption papers.” This situation is not an anomaly. There are many reasons for birth fathers to…
Deciding Between Adoption or Abortion
Many women find themselves faced with unplanned pregnancies. When a woman is faced with the decision to have her baby and offer him/her up for adoption or choose abortion, this difficult decision is met with turmoil, uncertainty and a sense of overwhelming loneliness. The reasons these women should consider placing their child up for adoption instead of abortion include the following:
- Abortion – While studies show that four out of 10 pregnancies result in a termination, 88-percent of these pregnancies are concluded within the first trimester. Seventy-percent of women who report having an abortion say they look back with negative feelings and regret.
- Assistance – Instead of choosing to terminate and end a baby’s life, birthmothers can place their babies for adoption with reputable adoption firms, such as Heart to Heart Adoptions in Utah. Heart to Heart Adoptions is a national non profit adoption agency. They offer exceptional assistance for pregnant mothers, including free medical care, housing, financial assistance and counseling support. Adoption is considered a gift of life.
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