Adoption Planning Guide

Adoption Process for Birth Mothers

Our use of the terms “putting up” or “giving up” does not reflect how we feel about adoptive placement.

Adoption

“Going through a process where you’re not really sure what to expect to have someone there on your side to...

Abortion

“The entire team at ANLC made me feel welcome, safe, protected and loved. I did not, for even a moment...

Open Adoption

How Open Adoption Works There is no formal and definite definition of the term open adoption but the adoption community...

Semi-Open Adoption

It is important for Adoptive Parents and Birth Parents to connect with their adoption agencies/professionals and be honest of what...

Choosing Doctor

CHOOSING A DOCTOR Feeling comfortable about your healthcare provider will help you feel more at ease throughout your pregnancy and...

Staying Healthy During Your Pregnancy

Now, don’t worry about doing everything perfectly. Don’t panic if you give in to an occasional craving. There is a...

Pregnancy Lifestyle Changes

HEALTH CARE At the start of your pregnancy you will visit your healthcare provider about once a month. Your first...

Pregnancy Calendar & Helpful Tips

You can develop sensitive breasts, even before your period is due, which can be shown in a feeling of fullness,...

Teen Pregnancy Help

In the United States, teen pregnancy and birth rates for those between the ages of 15 to 19 remain among...

Preparing for the Hospital

WHAT TO BRING Prepare a bag to take with you while you labor so that you don’t have to go...

Planning for Labor and Delivery

Preparing for Childbirth, Labor & Delivery If you have decided to place your baby for adoption, your needs and preparation...

Your Hospital Stay

BREASTFEEDING After birth of your baby, the sudden drop in hormones triggers milk production. It is important to decide if...

Recovery

PHYSICAL CHANGES Bleeding – Postpartum bleeding lasts up to 2 weeks. Soreness – Vaginal discomfort may be worse if you’ve...