Birth Mothers and Unplanned Pregnancies
An Unplanned Pregnancy is one of the most difficult things a woman can ever face. So many questions. Will the baby’s Father Help me? What will my family say? What are my options? Who can help me? Should I abort? Should I parent? Is adoption the right thing to do? As you already understand these questions, and more about an unplanned pregnancy, it can feel overwhelming. Who can help me with this decision? Who will listen and inform me of my options? Will my family understand and be supportive of my pregnancy choice; no matter what that choice may be? This is where an outside voice can be a godsend. As a Registered Nurse and an Attorney, you and I can have an open, honest, caring and compassionate conversation. Over the last 20+ years I have helped hundreds of women understand all their options and worked to support them with the difficult issues an Unplanned Pregnancy creates.
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There are no typical women that experience an unplanned pregnancy. It can happen to anyone. It’s estimated that 50% of all pregnancies in the US are unplanned. It does not make you a bad person and you do not have to feel ashamed. In my time, as both an RN and an Attorney, I have worked with women from all walks of life that have found themselves questioning: “what is best for me and my baby?”
No matter what you choose, this decision will affect the rest of your life. Placing the needs of your unborn child above your own needs can be one of the most rewarding aspects of all your parenting choices.
In our country today, Right to Life vs Pro-Choice is a controversial issue facing women with an Unplanned Pregnancy. For many people, abortion may be a sin. Adoption can be a gift. No matter which side you’re on, Adoption is a choice which falls on both sides.
All babies require love, comfort and nourishment. Placing a baby for adoption and picking the family to raise your child is a parenting decision made and grounded in selfless love. Raising a child is a lifetime commitment. It’s estimated that the cost of raising a child today is over $250,000.00. Closed adoptions (where the birth mother has no choice in selecting the adoptive family or contact with her baby or the family) was how most adoptions were handled in the past. Today, open adoptions, with opportunities for pre-birth communication, meet and greets and, establishment of relationships along with opportunities for postplacement contact and updates by letter and pictures is much more common. How reassuring to be able to see, meet, and get to know the parents you have chosen for your child and receive notes and pictures with updates showing you just how much your child is loved, cherished and supported as they grow. In an open adoption, you can choose your babies adoptive family- a family that meets YOUR preferences. You and your adoptive family can decide how much or how little contact you have.
No matter what you’re feeling right now, it’s worth having a conversation for you to learn about all your options, so that you can make informed decisions of what YOU ultimately feel will be the best decision for you and your baby. I know the decision may not necessarily be an easy one, that’s why I am always available 24 hours a day 7 days a week by phone or text. I promise I won’t judge you; no matter what your choice is.
The Birth Mom Experience
We admire and respect your decision to choose a better life for your child through adoption. This is one of the most unselfish and courageous choices you can make. At The Law Office of Ellen M. Kaplan, P.A., we are here to help you to make a loving adoption plan that is perfectly and uniquely best suited for you and your baby. We create a plan with you, for you, and with your specific unique needs in mind.
We will take time to compassionately discuss any fears or concerns you may have. We are here to answer any questions you may have and to help make an adoption plan that will meet your specific needs, wishes and expectations.
We will support you from beginning to end and beyond.
This is your adoption plan so you are in control. You guide this plan. You get to choose your baby’s adoptive parents. You get to decide when and where to meet the adoptive parents. You get to decide how things will be and who will be at the hospital. You get to choose if you’d like an open adoption, semi-open adoption, or closed adoption. These choices and more will help create your adoption plan. With each choice, we are happy to guide you as to how your choices can be beneficial to you and your baby now and throughout your child’s life. We will follow your lead and help you throughout the experience.
One-on-One Support
“When I am with an expecting mother, I am there for her from the moment she calls and provide her with personal guidance and emotional support. I am non-judgmental no matter what or how heavy the situation may be. I get to know her personally and always try and develop a genuine close relationship with her. I give all of my expectant/birth mothers the respect and support they deserve during what can be a difficult time in their lives. You can count on me to be there for you throughout the entire experience and beyond.”
-Maggy, Adoption Case Manager Adoption Support Services
Prospective birth mothers who contact our office through various sources are shown profiles of Hopeful Adoptive Parents and get the opportunity to select the prospective adoptive parent or parents they feel is the best match for them and their child. Since the expectant birth mother or birth parents select the family that they feel would be the best match for their child, we cannot guarantee that you will be selected or matched with a birth mother or birth parents, nor can we give you an estimate of how long it will take to be selected. Some families may be profiled for a month or two, while some may be profiled for a year or more.
One-on-One Support
“Being matched with an expectant birth mom is an exciting event however, there is always some uncertainty in the process. I work directly with you and your expectant birth mother to help you make a connection with her and answer all your questions and concerns as you move forward throughout the pregnancy. My experience and knowledge provide you and the expectant birth mother with the personal support you both need and can count on throughout your entire experience.”
-Maggy, Adoption Case Manager Adoption Support Services
There are some risks in adoption that we will discuss with you, in depth, at the time of your initial consultation. We are here for you!
“…these ladies make the experience much easier.”