Birth Mother Matters in Adoption

Abortion News: The cost of an abortion in the state of Arizona appears to range from $560 to $2500, depending ont he provider, type of abortion and how far along you are in your pregnancy.States are not required to submit abortion data to the CDC, but the overwhelming majority do.The Planned Parenthood annual report, covering the 2017-2018 fiscal year, was published over the weekend of Jan. 19-20.The number of abortions performed by Planned Parenthood rose to 332,757, an increase of over three percent. Adoption referrals dropped by over 25 percent to 2,831. The abortion provider makes one adoption referral for every 117 abortions, according to their own data.37 states require parental involvement in a minor’s decision to have an abortion.Abortion medication to be available at California’s college health centers under new law.  A 2018 study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health estimated that 322 to 519 students at California’s public universities seek medical abortions each month. If you are ready to begin your adoption plan or just want to learn more about adoption- The best thing to do is to call our 24hour/7 day a week phone number at 623-695-4112 or our toll-free number, 1-800-340-9665. We will answer any additional questions you may have and then schedule an appointment with one of our case workers. We can provide transportation to our office located off the I-17 Access Road and Northern, where we can begin assisting you with your adoption plan.  Building Arizona Families is the adoption agency that cares about you and your bab.

7 Jan 202023min

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Episode 39: Understanding Their Choice 1 & 2 This is an intimate interview of a birth mother and birth father as they explain why they chose adoption for their unborn baby.  They candidly discuss their lives and life choices that led them to their adoption path.  Their lives are relatable to so many others and listenting to their story will not only answer questions you may have but educate you what life is really like in their shoes.  Dealing with life on the streets to incarceration to drug use to gang involvement is dicusssed openly and honestly.   For privacy purposes, the names of the individuals we interviewed are not listed or mentioned. Here, at Building Arizona Families Adoption Agency, we believe in emotional, financial, mental, and physical assistance for our clients during the adoption process. Our agency is unique in that we have a food pantry and a maternity closet accessible to our clients. We also assist our clients with locating and using state resources that are accessible to them. We understand all aspects of adoption as we have staff members who were adopted, have adopted, and have placed a child for adoption. We understand what it means to need financial help and the emotions that go along with placing a child for adoption you are not alone.  We are here to help you.  (623) 695-4112.  Make the call today.

3 Jan 202032min

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Episode 38: Understanding Their Choice Part 2 This podcast is the second half of s an intimate interview of a birth mother and birth father as they explain why they chose adoption for their unborn baby.  They candidly discss their lives and life choices that led them to their adoption path.  Their lives are relatable to so many others and listenting to their story will not only answer questions you may have but educate you what life is really like in their shoes.  Dealing with life on the streets to incarceration to drug use to gang involvement is dicusssed openly and honestly.   For privacy purposes, the names of the individuals we interviewed are not listed or mentioned. Here, at Building Arizona Families Adoption Agency, we believe in emotional, financial, mental, and physical assistance for our clients during the adoption process. Our agency is unique in that we have a food pantry and a maternity closet accessible to our clients. We also assist our clients with locating and using state resources that are accessible to them. We understand all aspects of adoption as we have staff members who were adopted, have adopted, and have placed a child for adoption. We understand what it means to need financial help and the emotions that go along with placing a child for adoption you are not alone.  We are here to help you.  (623) 695-4112.  Make the call today.

2 Jan 202021min

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Episode 37: Understanding Their Choice Part 1 This podcast features an intimate interview of a birth mother and birth father as they explain why they chose adoption for their unborn baby.  They candidly dicsuss their lives and life choices that led them to their adoption path.  Their lives are relatable to so many others and listenting to their story will not only answer questions you may have but educate you what life is really like in their shoes.  Dealing with life on the streets to incarceration to drug use to gang involvement is dicusssed openly and honestly.   For privacy purposes, the names of the individuals we interviewed are not listed or mentioned. Here, at Building Arizona Families Adoption Agency, we believe in emotional, financial, mental, and physical assistance for our clients during the adoption process. Our agency is unique in that we have a food pantry and a maternity closet accessible to our clients. We also assist our clients with locating and using state resources that are accessible to them. We understand all aspects of adoption as we have staff members who were adopted, have adopted, and have placed a child for adoption. We understand what it means to need financial help and the emotions that go along with placing a child for adoptiony ou are not alone.  We are here to help you.  (623) 695-4112.  Make the call today.

27 Dec 201921min

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Episode 36: The Christmas Podcast For Adoptees: Include your adopted child in family traditionsHelp your child create memorial keepsakesRemember that all families are differentMake your own family advent calendar For Birth Parents:  The first year may be the hardest, as “firsts” usually are.  It can be normal for birthmothers to struggle with their child’s absence over the holidays.  Especially those who have recently placed.  Here are some things that may help: Reach out to your childIf it’s possible, make arrangements in advance to spend time with your child.Send a gift or cardAsk the adoptive parents for a photoKeep a journalConnect with other birthmothersReach out to a counselor  For Adoptive Parents: If you are in the adoption process; wanting & waiting to adopt: Trying not to focus all of your energy on adoptingTaking an adoption “time vacation”Counting your blessings; focus on the positives Get support from other adoptive parents If you have adopted and you have an open adoption with your child’s birth parents: Mail thir birth parents a handmade gift Extend an invitation to participateSchedule a time to Skype or FaceTimeRecord a Holiday MessageEncourage your child to create a special message for their birth parentsPlan a Visit Merry Christmas from us to you, and thank you for listening.  We have some very exciting episodes scheduled and are so grateful for our listeners!

25 Dec 201916min

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Episode 35: A Birth Mother's Heart Adoption choices are difficult, there is no other way to explain this.  Choosing to carry a baby for nine months and place that baby with another family may seem unimaginable.  However, to that pregnant woman, she has stories, secrets and dreams that people may not be aware of.  She may not be in the same financial position, in a safe relationship, have family support or even available resources.  She may not have a place to call “home”, know where her next meal is coming from, or have the ability to even seek medical care for herself.  An adoption choice is a deeply personal one and should remain a personal one, it’s an incredibly respectable choice that a woman has had since the biblical times.  A woman who has chosen adoption has chosen life, but is selflessly choosing to allow another to parent.   Grief is not something that only occurs after a baby is placed for adoption, but actually begins the moment an adoption decision is made.  Another misconception is that because a birth mother is experiencing grief she is wavering on her adoption choice.  Grief is very normal and is often a stage in the process of adoption, the birth mother is allowing herself to let go of her own dream to secure a different dream for her child.   The heart of a birth mother is like no other; it’s loving another human enough to put aside her own wants and needs to provide a life for her child.  This birth mother huge heart is selflessly giving the gift of life to another woman, man, family who may not be able to conceive their own child.  A birth mother will always remain a mother to the child she places for adoption, the love she has for her child never dies or is replaced, it just continues to grow.

21 Dec 201920min

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Episode 34: Adoptive Parent Hospital Information This episode is specific to Arizona and Building Arizona Families Adoption Agency.  The information contained in this podcast may or may not be applicable to other states and or other adoption agencies. With Building Arizona Families Adoption Agency, we have a designated adoptive family case manager and a designated birth mother case manager.  When you are at the hospital, your case manager will assist you in: Obtaining a nesting room at the hospital if the hospital allows it and has a low occupancy level.They will go over with you again what the birth mother’s hospital plan is and if she has changed any of her requests.If the birth mother wants you in the delivery room, most likely the birth mother case manager will also be in the delivery room.  Most of the time the adoptive mother and (if invited) will stand behind her shoulder.  Important things to know: After delivery, the baby is banded and the birthmother receives a band and the adoptive mother receives a band; as only two are issued in addition to the baby.  In order for there to be “re-banding” it requires two hospital personnel.  After consents the baby is re-banded and both adoptive parents receive a band . The adoptive family needs to have a car seat for discharge.Make sure you have an outfit for the baby to wear homeHave something for the birth mother to carry out of the hospital, so she is not empty-handed: a stuffed animal, flowers, etc...

18 Dec 201914min

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Episode 33: Making a Hospital Plan Your hospital plan is basically a  letter to the hospital staff, to the adoptive family, and to your adoption agency. It will detail what you want your hospital stay to look like, including who will be there, how you will give birth, how much time you want with your baby, and which items from the hospital you would like to bring home. By making a hospital plan you can make your desires known and help ensure they are met prior to birth. Many birth mothers worry about how they will feel, how they will be treated, if they will be judged and how they will cope during their hospital time. Some women wonder if they will have time alone with their baby after birth, if they can feed or bond with their baby in the hospital, and whether they want the adoptive parents there in the delivery room. Creating a Hospital Plan with your Adoption Specialist is an exciting time in your adoption journey for both you and your chosen adoptive family.  A Hospital Plan is one part of your adoption plan.  It is developed and distributed to all individuals involved in your adoption plan, so when you go into labor, everyone knows what your wishes are and are accommodated for.  If you go to the hospital and want to change your Hospital Plan, that is fine, the plan is created as a baseline, so everyone involved in your adoption understands how you want your time at the hospital to be spent.

14 Dec 201914min