Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2 Ep.169: The Value of Open Adoptions
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2 Ep.169: The Value of Open Adoptions Listen and learn about the value of open adoptions for all members of the adoption triad. Listen to why an open adoption can positively impact every memebr of the adoption triad, how it can also positively impact the understanding of society's understanding of adoption.
15 Maj 202115min
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2 Ep.168: Growing Up Adopted
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2 Episode #168: Growing Up Adopted Learn how to set the groundwork for an open adoption relatipnship for all sides of the adoption triad. Learn about the step you can take as any triad member to improve the changes of having the open relation ship you desire. Adoption education is the key to success.
11 Maj 202121min
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption S2 Ep.167:A National Birth Mother's Day Message
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption S2 Ep.167:A National Birth Mother's Day Message National Birth Mother’s Day occurs on the Saturday before Mother’s Day (second Sunday of May) and this year it is May 8, 2021. It’s a day to honor all birth mothers who chose to place their babies for adoption. National Birth Mother’s Day was first founded and celebrated in Seattle, Washington, in 1990, by Mary Jean Wolch-Marsh and a group of other women who placed their baby for adoption. To all of the birth mothers out there, we honor you! Happy National Birth Mother's Day!
8 Maj 20217min
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption S2 Ep.166: The Attendance of Prenatal Visits
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2 Episode #166: The Attendance of Prenatal Visits Gain an education about birth mothers and their reluctance to attend prenatal visits. Understand why it is important for adoptive families for birth mothers to attend these medical appointments. Learn how a poor attendance record of prenatal visits impacts a adoptive family, but gather an understanding as to why it can be difficult for a birth mother to attend. Listen, Learn, Love.
4 Maj 202113min
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2Ep.165:All Children Are Valued & Wanted
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2 Episode #165: All Children Are Valued & Wanted On April 27th 2021, Govenor Doug Ducey signed a contentious bill making it a crime to perform abortions based on genetic conditions, despite OB-GYNs and attorneys warning it was "medically unsound" and unconstitutional. Medical providers who terminate pregnancies based solely on conditions like Down syndrome or cystic fibrosis could face prison time under Senate Bill 1457, unless the abortion involves a condition that is considered "lethal." The measure also confers civil rights on fetuses at any stage of development, with an exception for embryos created via in vitro fertilization. Listen to how this may positively impact adoptions and how many adoptive families want to adopt babies and children, including those with special needs. Adoption. Listen, Learn, Love.
30 Apr 202117min
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2,Ep.164: Back in the Saddle Again
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2, Episode 164: Back in the Saddle Again Jumping back into Case Management can teach valuable lessons in adoption, create opportunities for improvement and keep management fresh and current in the world of birth mothers. Going back to "front line" adoption work can only improve an already existing amazing adoption program, and in addition to staying in the "know" enable the opportunity for a closer relatiosnhip with the agency's clients.
27 Apr 202120min
Birth Mother Matters in Adoption S2,Ep.163: You Got Served
Birth Mother Matters Adoption Season 2,Episode #163: You Got Served; A Conversation With A Process Server Listen to Dana, a Process Server with 30 years experience. In Arizona, when a potential birth father is named by a birth mother is named, that birth father is provided with notice of the adoption. In some situations, a process server is used to provide notice. Listen to one aspect of the adoption process. Listen. Learn. Love.
21 Apr 202116min
Birth Mother Matters Adoption S2,Ep.162: Mother's Day & Birth Mother's Day
Birth Mother Matters Adoption Season 2, Episode 162: Mother's Day & Birth Mother's Day Saturday, May 8th 2021 - National Birth Mother's Day (always celebrated the Saturday before Mother's Day.)Sunday, May 9th 2021 - Mother's Day Birth Mother's Day is always celebrated the day before Mother's Day. These days are important to celebrate, especially for those in the adoption community or part of the adoption triad. Learn more about why they are important, why you need to celebrate them and some ideas of how to make them extra special. Get a head start on planning on make 2021, the best celebration ever.
16 Apr 202115min
