Top 3 Reasons to Place Your Baby for Adoption in Missouri and Kansas Are you an expectant mother living in Missouri? Are you considering placing your baby for adoption? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you might be researching some of the top reasons to place your baby for adoption in Missouri. The good news is that there are endless benefits to choosing adoption-for both you and your baby. Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri is a wonderful option for any birth mother facing an unplanned pregnancy. Whatever your personal reasons for choosing adoption, we can help with all of your physical and mental needs during pregnancy and beyond. You can Receive Financial Assistance One of your reasons for considering adoption might be related to finances. If…
Adoption Agencies in Missouri
Adoption Agencies in Missouri If you are searching for adoption agencies in Missouri, you are probably facing an unplanned, unexpected, or unwanted pregnancy.You probably realize you have a few choices: parent the baby, abortion, or consider an adoption plan and place your child for adoption with an adoptive family. While we offer support and provide ALL the information you need to make the best decision for you and your baby, we want to make sure you are aware of what adoption means for you and why it might be the best choice for you and your baby. Adoption Choices of Missouri is a licensed Missouri adoption agency with services across the state. We serve the entire state of Missouri, and can also assist those not located in Missouri. We are…
Can I Place My Baby for Adoption with the Same Adoption AgencyI used Before? Tips for Birth Mothers who are Experiencing a Second Unplanned Pregnancy
Can I Place My Baby for Adoption with the Same Adoption AgencyI used Before? Tips for Birth Mothers who are Experiencing a Second Unplanned Pregnancy Experiencing an unplanned pregnancy for the second time can have you feeling overwhelmed. In fact, it may seem like you are on an emotional roller coaster -- especially if you’ve just recently placed your first baby for adoption and your circumstances haven’t changed. That’s okay and completely understandable. Choosing adoption once is hard enough, so being faced with it again so soon doesn’t help. You may be wondering: I’m pregnant again. Can I place my baby for adoption with the same adoption agencyI used before? Will I be judged for getting pregnant again so soon? I can’t be a mother right now. What do I…
The Benefits of Adoption for Birth Mothers in Kansas and Missouri: Why Should I Choose Adoption for My Baby?
The Benefits of Adoption for Birth Mothers in Kansas and Missouri: Why Should I Choose Adoption for My Baby? It’s easy to assume putting your baby up for adoption is “giving up,” but that is not the case.It’s not an easy decision, but it does come with some significant benefits for the birth mother that you may not even know are available. If you’re on the fence because of financial reasons, lack of access to medical care, living situation, etc. Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri has you covered. While making the pro-con list of adoption vs. other options, there are some perks to consider as a birth mother choosing adoption. Giving Your Baby a Chance at Life without Compromising Yours Deciding to parent a baby is not feasible or desirable for…
7 Ways Birth Mothers Can Celebrate National Adoption Month
7 Ways Birth Mothers Can Celebrate National Adoption Month November is a time of swapping out those jack-o-lanterns and spiders in the front lawn for cornucopias and turkeys (or Christmas lights if you just can’t wait for December). It’s also an important time for the adoption community as it marks National Adoption Month. During this time, we place special attention on raising awareness for all the children in need of a home and honor all those involved in the adoption process. For birth mothers, National Adoption Month is a wonderful time to nurture solidarity and community with each other. This is very important, especially for those who may be confronting feelings of pain and grief. For expectant mothers who find themselves struggling during the holidays, the timing of National Adoption…
Why I Chose Adoption for My Child: Stacy’s Story as a Birth Mother
Why I Chose Adoption for My Child: Stacy’s Story as a Birth Mother in Kansas If you are familiar with our adoption center in Kansas and Missouri, you know that every birth mother has their own story. That they have their own reasons and motivations behind placing their baby for adoption. This is part of why each and every adoption process is as unique as the birth mother behind the wheel. No two birth mothers are alike, yet they all share one thing in common -- their decision to give their child a better life through the miracle of adoption. Stacy is no exception. Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri had the honor of interviewing Stacy, a happily married birth mother with two kids in Michigan, and learning the reasons behind…
The Symbol of Adoption: The Adoption Triad
The Symbol of Adoption: The Adoption Triad Adoption is a very complex process. That is no surprise. There is much involved. However, in essence, adoption surrounds three essential groups of people: the birth parents, the adoptive parents, and the adoptee. They form what’s become known as “the adoption triad.” Definition of Adoption Terms Otherwise known as “the adoption triangle,” the adoption triad describes the connections an adoptee has to their biological and adoptive families. Think of it as an adoptee’s “extended family,” if you will. The term, “adoption circle” has also been used to explain this concept. The actual symbol is represented by a triangle intertwined with a heart. The adoptee occupies the topmost point, while the birth parents and adoptive parents take up the bottom two points. As a…
Considering Adoption (Again) as a Birth Mother in Kansas and Missouri: Placing another Child for Adoption
Considering Adoption (Again) as a Birth Mother in Kansas: Placing another Child for Adoption Confronting another unexpected pregnancy after previously placing a child for adoption can be shocking, and even painful, if you’re not ready to be a mom. Initially, finding out you’re pregnant for a second (or third) time might feel surreal since you couldn’t imagine this would happen again. However, once the reality of the situation sets in, you might feel overwhelmed by intense feelings of fear, shame, isolation, or guilt. You might start worrying about your future, how others will treat you, or your child’s well-being. Even if you found closure and new beginnings following your last adoption journey, life didn’t go as planned because life is messy. In your moment of crisis, know that Adoption Choices of…
A Birth Mother’s Guide to Her Last Minute Adoption in Kansas and Missouri
A Birth Mother’s Guide to Her Last Minute Adoption in Kansas and Missouri During the last nine months, you decided to carry out your pregnancy, unplanned or planned, and accepted taking on the role of being a mother. But when the day of your child’s delivery finally comes and you begin to go into labor, reality hits hard. You come to an uncomfortable and overwhelming realization: you’re not ready to be a mom. Maybe you’ve recently found yourself falling on hard economic times, and you know you will not have the sufficient means to provide for your child. Perhaps you face an abusive or toxic environment at home, and you can’t imagine putting the safety of your child at risk. You could have been recently recovering from physical or mental…
Creating an Adoption Plan as a Birth Mother in Kansas and Missouri
Creating an Adoption Planas a Birth Mother in Kansas and Missouri When preparing to give birth, there are so many things you realize you need to prepare for. Whether you will be raising your child or placing him or her for adoption, a plan of action on how you would like things to be is always best. If you’ve chosen adoption for your child, this would include creating an adoption plan. As a birth mother in Kansas, you may be wondering what your options are and what kind of adoption plan is right for you. You’ve come to the right place! Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri is here to give you a better understanding of what an adoption plan is and what all it should cover regarding your adoption…