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Open vs. Closed Adoption

What Open Adoption Looks Like In Real Life

Open adoption — is it right for you? Many an uncertain birth mother has considered these words as she debates whether she’d like to create

Closed Adoption Disadvantages

For many years, closed adoption was the norm. People didn’t really talk about adoption openly. Many adopted children did not know their birth parents. Today,

Open Vs Closed Adoption

In this article, I will explain open vs. closed adoption. If you are pregnant and thinking about adoption for your baby, it’s likely that you

Closed Adoption For My Baby

Closed adoption for my baby: how does this work? If you are considering a closed adoption for your baby, it’s important to learn more about

Is Open Adoption Better For The Child

Closed Adoption Pros and Cons I decided to write about whether open adoption is better for the child because not only is there a lot

Semi-open Adoption Pros and Cons

Many women want a semi-open relationship with the adoptive family and their baby. For these women, semi-open adoption may be the best choice. There are

What Are My Rights In Open Adoption

Adoption laws vary from state to state and so do birth parent rights. Below are just a few of the universal rights in open adoption.

Understanding Open Adoption

Open adoption is a relatively new concept. Understanding open adoption is an important part of making your adoption plan. Many women who are thinking about

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