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“Giving Baby Up for Adoption” – What it Means and How it Works

Adoption was an option for me. It turned out to be the best option. It was the hardest decision I have ever made in my life…and it was the best decision I have ever made in my life. For myself and my child, adoption means love. “Giving my baby up for adoption” was a way for me to give my child everything I wanted for him: a better life.

This article will answer your basic questions about what adoption is, what adoption isn’t, and share one birth mother’s experience.

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Do Birth Mothers “Get Paid” for Adoption?

“Can I get money for giving my baby up for adoption?” It’s a common question from women considering adoption. Find the answer here, and learn how you can receive financial assistance to cover your pregnancy-related expenses during the adoption process.

What is Open Adoption?

My open adoption is like fairytale. I get to speak with my son, see him and give him gifts. We speak on the phone over holidays. We visit with each other at least once a year. All of this is possible because of how amazing his parents are. All of this is possible because I have an open adoption.