To all of our friends, families, prospective adoptive families, and birth parents who celebrate Christmas, may the magic of the season fill you with hope and peace! Sending you a very Merry Christmas! Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri serves birth parents statewide and beyond, please call us or text us to learn more! Call us toll free at 1-877-903-4488 or, in Missouri call or text us at (816) 527-9800; in Kansas call or text us at (316) 209 2071
Pros and Cons of Open Adoption in Missouri and Kansas Since the 1970s, open adoption has increasingly been the norm for adoptive families and birth mothers. What is open adoption? Learn more herefirst. It is widely regarded as the most prosperous and enriching adoption choice. If you are a birth mother considering adoption for your child, you may wonder why open adoption is as popular and beneficial as it is. Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri is here to show what exactly makes it so attractive, and what makes it unattractive too. Here are some of the pros and cons of open adoption. Cons of Open Adoption You may Experience Grief/Regret after the Adoption Process It is all too common for birth mothers to experience some sort of sadness when…
What Should I Include in My Adoption Hospital Plan as a Birth Mother? Plans and preparations before a major life event can help ease your mind and relax your stress and anxiety levels. Your adoption journey is no exception -- particularly the birth and delivery aspect of it. As a birth mother planning to place your child for adoption, you are likely anticipating what your hospital stay and experience might look like. You may be wondering what to bring, what you should know beforehand and how to best prepare. This is where creating a hospital plan as a birth mothercomes into play, as it has many benefits and can ensure that you are as comfortable as possible when the time arrives to deliver your child. At Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri,…
Newborn Adoption and Infant Adoptionfor Birth Mothers in Missouri and Kansas Experiencing an unplanned pregnancy in Kansas or Missouri or nursing an infant as a birth mother can be an overwhelming time. However, whether it’s before your child is born or shortly after, you can still choose to place your baby up for adoption. There is no right or wrong time and adoption is always an option for you. At Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri, we will make sure that your adoption journey is filled with understanding and support whichever route you choose. We understand that choosing adoption is not an easy choice, no matter when you start your adoption journey. The good thing is that the adoption process won’t vary too much as far as steps go. If…
Is it Too Late to Put My Baby up for Adoption? In an ideal situation, you have your adoption plan set months ahead, and the adoptive family you’ve picked out would be on standby. Unfortunately, life never seems to give us the ideal situation. You want to do what’s best for your baby and yourself, and changing your mind about what that best thing is might change at some point during your pregnancy or maybe even in the delivery room. Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri is there for you during the difficult process of choosing adoption at any stage of pregnancy. More time to make a birth plan and select adoptive parents is, of course, the preferred way to go, but, as we all know, life likes to throw…
Adoption Plan Questions to Considerfor Birth Mothers If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy and choose adoption, be assured that options and opportunities will not suddenly disappear once you make the decision to place your baby for adoption in Kansas and Missouri. Rather, your loving choice is simply the first in a series of choices you will make during your adoption journey. An effective way to organize the various options you get to choose from in a way that best fits you and your baby’s needs is creating an adoption plan. By doing so, you are taking control of your adoption journey and building a solid foundation for your baby’s future. The more aware you are of the options you have to consider when tailoring your adoption plan, the better control…
4 Myths about Birth MothersYou Should Stop Believing Now Myths. They have been used to pass stories, assumptions and stereotypes down from one generation to the next. They may help us understand people’s history or beliefs, but it’s important not to pay close attention to them. Myths can become a problem because they often paint a certain group of people in a negative light. One such group to suffer from this is birth mothers. Certain myths have painted birth mothers in such a negative light, that women almost seem to be shamed for an unplanned pregnancy and considering adoption. But now, these myths have to end. It's time for the truth to be revealed. Here are four myths about birth mothersthat you can stop believing now. Myth: Birth Mothers Don’t…
The Top 5 Reasons Why Birth Mothers should Recognize National Adoption Month National Adoption Month happens every November, and is a time where the community comes together to celebrate all things adoption. This can range from informative seminars to guest speaking of leaders in the community, to many other celebratory events. It is a well-anticipated occurrence for all who want to learn about the adoption industry or who are already involved in it. If you are a birth mother who is considering adoption in Kansas or Missouri, this is an excellent opportunity for you to learn and educate yourself more about the adoption process, your available options and adoption as a whole. Not only could you find this helpful, but you’ll also become empowered and encouraged to make an otherwise difficult…
I am Pregnant, Help! Adoption is an Option in Missouri and Kansas Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri provides adoption support for pregnant women who are considering adoption. We walk expectant women through the adoption process helping create an adoption plan. We match birth mothers with adoptive parents and provide personalized adoption services to birth parents. We can provide financial support and supportive counseling before, during, and after the adoption placement. Discovering you are pregnant, especially if it's an unplanned pregnancy or you do not want to be a parent, may feel overwhelming. Not knowing what to do or where to start is a confusing, frustrating time in your life. Many of the women we work with don’t have any support and we are the only ones they are able…