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Blog August 21, 2020August 8, 2020 Adoption Choices of Missouri Drugs and Smoking while Pregnant?, How Harmful is Alcohol, intern article jason

How Harmful is Alcohol, Drugs and Smoking while Pregnant?

How Harmful is Alcohol, Drugs and Smoking while Pregnant? Pregnancies can cause all sorts of stresses and anxiety for all birth mothers alike. During a pandemic, an unplanned pregnancy could make these stresses worse. Some birth mothers may turn to a support system for help, while others may not seek help at all. One of the worst possible things that a birth mother can do to respond to stress, however, is turning to substances like alcohol, drugs and smoking while pregnant. Not only do all of these things have harmful effects on you in general, but can have even worse ones during pregnancy as well. If you find yourself experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, you may want to know just how bad these effects are and what they can do to…

Blog August 19, 2020September 2, 2020 Adoption Choices of Missouri 3 Ways to Bond With Your Child's Adoptive Parents, intern article Gabrielle

3 Ways to Bond With Your Child’s Adoptive Parents

Ways to Bond With Your Child's Adoptive Parents With technology today, the ability to keep in contact with others is easier than ever before. We can befriend, follow and message people with just a few clicks and a send. Yet, at the same time, the idea of reaching out to others and knowing what to say can still be a daunting task. But that’s okay, as long as what you’re saying is coming from the heart. Technology works very much the same way when it comes to keeping in touch with your child’s adoptive parents. Especially if you have an open adoption or semi-open adoption agreement, it’s important to establish a strong and healthy relationship with your child’s adoptive parents throughout the adoption journey. This way, after the adoption has…

Blog August 17, 2020August 7, 2020 Adoption Choices of Missouri how COVID-19 has Impacted Adoption Communities in Kansas, intern article Andrew

How COVID-19 has Impacted Adoption Communities in Kansas

How COVID-19 has Impacted Adoption Communities in Kansas COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, is wreaking havoc on all human life. This virus may also be causing you, the birth mother, to rethink your plans to place your baby for adoption. But, despite the global pandemic we are facing, the process of adoption is still possible for you! At Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri, we are determined to help you with your choice of adoption as much as we can, and in the safest way possible. If you, the birth mother, are able to complete the process of putting your child up for adoption pre-pandemic, then your child should be able to spend time with their adoptive family sooner, rather than later. However, if you are a birth mother…

Blog August 14, 2020July 31, 2020 Adoption Choices of Missouri intern article Zoe, Reasons Birth Mothers Choose Adoption

Reasons Birth Mothers Choose Adoption

Reasons Birth Mothers Choose Adoption You’re pregnant, and you weren’t planning on it. Everything is going to be ok. Take a deep breath. You can make an adoption plan that works for you. You may be experiencing a jumble of confusing emotions right now. That’s natural. There is a lot to consider, but figuring out what to do next is entirely up to you. Maybe you don’t feel ready to raise a child or you don’t want to be a parent. Maybe you don’t want to terminate your pregnancy. Or, perhaps, you don’t think you have the support to care for a baby. If you’re unsure how to proceed with your pregnancy, Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri is here to help. Today, we are going to discuss some of the…

Blog August 12, 2020June 17, 2021 Adoption Choices of Missouri Choosing Adoption as a Birth Mother in College, intern article Sofia

Choosing Adoption as a Birth Mother in College

Choosing Adoption as a Birth Mother in College You’ve just started college. You’re also on your own for the first time, and decide to see what college life and being independent is all about. Some of your college friends or roommates invite you out to a party, which you happily agree to. A few weeks later, you realize you’re late on your monthly cycle. Then, you start waking up feeling like you caught the flu. You take a pregnancy test and stare into one of your worst fears -- you’re pregnant. What are you going to do? Deciding how to handle a pregnancy, especially an unplanned one, is scary. It feels like the world has turned upside down. As if you’re the only one in the world and no one…

Blog August 10, 2020July 31, 2020 Adoption Choices of Missouri How to have a Healthy Pregnancy before Adoption, intern article Melissa

How to have a Healthy Pregnancy before Adoption

How to have a Healthy Pregnancy before Adoption Whether you are going through an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy and are thinking about adoption for your child, having a healthy pregnancy is important. You may be going through several emotions finding out you are pregnant and making the decision of adoption. Pregnancy and adoption cannot be understated because they are life-changing moments and choices. It is valid to feel overwhelmed, stressed or anxious when coming to terms with being pregnant and the steps you decide to take for your future. Through it all, it is essential that you maintain your physical, mental and emotional health for you and your baby. This week Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri will be discussing how to have a healthy pregnancy before adoption. Remember that…

Blog August 7, 2020September 2, 2020 Adoption Choices of Missouri Adoption during the Pandemic: What it Looks Like, intern article Gabrielle

Adoption during the Pandemic: What it Looks Like

Adoption during the Pandemic: What it Looks Like Since March 2020, Americans have had one topic on their minds: the coronavirus -- aka. COVID-19. The virus has caused many shut-downs all over the world. From restaurants to schools and even doctors offices. Those essential businesses that have not shut down look rather different, such as grocery stores and laundromats creating new policies for their patrons to have masks when entering into the facilities. As of right now, it is indeed a whole new world. But one service that has been hit just as hard, and isn’t nearly as focused upon as it could be, is adoption. If you need help now, visit us at Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri or call us toll free at 1-877-903-4488 or, in Missouri call or…

Blog August 5, 2020July 31, 2020 Adoption Choices of Missouri Choosing Adoption After Your Baby is Born, intern article Andrew

Choosing Adoption After Your Baby is Born

Choosing Adoption After Your Baby is Born If you are still unsure about whether choosing adoption after your baby is bornis still right for you, consider asking for assistance from our professionals at Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri. We will walk you through the process, answer any questions you have, and address all of your concerns. Here are a few reasons why you might choose adoption: Reason #1: Hope for a Better Future An unplanned pregnancy can come as quite a shock and seem to flip your life upside down. There is a lot to think about in a short time. Do you want to parent your baby? Are you ready to raise him or her? Is it the right time to have a family? Perhaps you’ve always wanted…

Blog August 3, 2020July 28, 2020 Adoption Choices of Missouri Benefits of Single Parent Adoption, intern article jason

Benefits of Single Parent Adoption

Benefits of Single Parent Adoption We have discussed the benefits of many different types of couples over the past few weeks. These include LGBT and transracial adoptive parents. We also took these benefits a step further by discussing the different types of adoption, such as a semi-open adoption and an open adoption. You may be thinking that there is something missing on our benefits list. Guess what? You are correct! Single adoptive parents offer many unique and interesting benefits. Today, we invite you to explore the many benefits of single parent adoption with us. We promise that you will be delighted to learn about these benefits, and the positives of each one. Benefit #1: One Parent Means more One-on-One Time The thing with couples is that they are obviously able…

Blog July 31, 2020July 28, 2020 Adoption Choices of Missouri intern article Melissa, Reasons Birth Fathers Choose Adoption

Reasons Birth Fathers Choose Adoption

Reasons Birth Fathers Choose Adoption Typically when we think of adoption, we think of the birth mother and her role. There is less discussion about birth fathers, their position in the adoption process and why they choose adoption for their child. This raises the stereotype that birth fathers are not present or known during the adoption journey. Such a generalization about birth fathers does not account for all birth fathers, including those who are present for adoption. It is important to acknowledge that present birth fathers do have an important role in the adoption journey, just as much as birth mothers. This week, Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri will be discussing reasons birth fathers choose adoption. An Unplanned Pregnancy When a birth mother faces an unplanned pregnancy, the emotional…

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