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I’m pregnant. Now what?

No one deserves to go through an unplanned pregnancy alone. We’re here to connect you with adoption resources and a supportive community to lean on as you make these crucial decisions.

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Is adoption the right choice for me?

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What does the adoption process look like?

The adoption process can vary in details from state to state. Watch this video to learn more.

While you’re here, you can explore the stories and testimonials of those who have made the decision to place a child for adoption.

What’s the difference between adoption and foster care?

People oftentimes get the two confused. There is a difference.

When an expectant mother voluntarily makes an adoption plan for her child, she gets to choose the adoptive family and the kind of ongoing relationship she wants to share with her child and their family. She can be assured that the family she has chosen will be her child’s permanent family.

Whereas when a child goes into foster care, the biological parent(s) usually do not get to decide who their foster parents are and the adoption plan is not voluntary. It’s also possible for a child in foster care to have several foster families.

If I were to choose adoption, how would I move forward in my life?

Being a birth mother is one of the roles you play, but it isn’t the only thing. Perhaps you’re also a student or a wife or a sister. We hope you feel the freedom to focus on all the roles of your life. This will help you to heal and navigate your new role with good mental health and an open heart.

Watch these videos as examples.

Are there other birth moms out there that I can connect with?

Absolutely! BraveLove would love to connect you with other birth moms. You can sign up on our Birth Moms page to stay connected. We can keep you informed about our Birth Mom Dinners that happen around the country that allow birth moms to gather and connect over a meal. Bottom line: you are not alone in this journey.

Healing and hope for the future

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Every adoption has a story

Discover stories of empathy, connection, and courage told by BraveLove’s growing community of birth mothers.

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