Adoption is a gift: the gift of life for your baby, and the gift of a family for a couple desperate to have a child. The path you are considering traveling along is paved by pure sacrifice; it is truly an act of unconditional love.
Mothers who make the choice of adoption for their child are able to see the bigger picture and act accordingly. You are a mother and what makes you a mother is your love and willingness to place the needs of your child before yourself.
Across North America, there are thousands of loving adoptive families waiting to be selected to become parents. Couples often wait many years (on average, 8 years!) with the hope of adopting a child and becoming a 'forever family'. Many never get to experience the joy of parenthood as the waiting lists are long with so few women choosing adoption.
“The very definition of LOVE is a Birthmother’s love for her unborn child.”
Adoptive Mom Cora shares some powerful insights about adoption. Hear the special message she has for any pregnant woman considering choosing adoption as an option.
Private Adoption
You have an opportunity to personally choose an adoptive family for your child by working with a private adoption agency. All private adoption agencies provide birth parents with pre and post adoption support and counseling. Birth parents have complete control over how their child's adoption story will look. Some choose open adoption where they have regular contact with their birth child, while others may choose limited or no contact.
Public Adoption
Public adoptions are arranged by a public or government agency, such as Children’s Aid. As the birth mother, you would have little to no involvement in the process.