Birth Mother Matters in Adoption 4: How Adoption Benefits Biological Mothers

It’s a normal question, because most people are unaware of many ways adoption benefits the biological mother who places a baby for adoption.  The beautiful process of adoption offers a tremendous upside for the biological mother that have the potential to be life changing.

Some examples include (some are exclusive to our agency):

• Select and meet adoptive parents
• Choose an adoption plan best for you - open adoption, closed adoption or in-between
• Receive photos and updates for at least 18 years
• Receive counseling both during pregnancy and after placement
• Financial assistance to pay rent, utilities, food, clothing and household expenses
• Cell phone and cell phone service
• Transportation
• Medical care for yourself and your baby
• Breaking a negative life cycle
• Giving the gift of life
• Receiving aftercare services to improve life outcomes including education, employment, and increased financial stability
• Choosing the adoptive parent(s) for the baby
• Receiving assistance that covers expenses during pregnancy and immediately after (if qualified) for housing, medical, counseling, and other expenses
• Choosing open adoption (if preferred) to remain in your child’s life
• Being assured that the baby is being cared for how you would want your child raised
• Access to the Donna K. Evans Adoption Aftercare Program to assist you in rebuilding your life

An unplanned pregnancy may be an uncomfortable or unpleasant reality in your current situation. Most of us have been faced with a situation or circumstance we wish we weren’t in, or in a position we wish we weren’t in. It can feel easier to avoid, evade, or refuse to accept reality. Please understand, you don’t have to face this alone.