
Adoption can be a lot to take in. From remembering legal jargon to the necessary training and seminars, it requires you to be physically, emotionally, and financially prepared. “Am I ready? Have I prepared enough?” As a prospective parent, such concerns are perfectly valid.

Pregnancy after rape is more common than many realize. From 2010 to 2012, an estimated 3 million women of reproductive age in the United States experienced rape-related pregnancy.

Facing an unplanned pregnancy while battling substance use disorders brings overwhelming emotional and physical challenges. You might worry that it disqualifies you from placing your child for adoption or that stigma and judgment await you.

Facing an unplanned pregnancy while experiencing homelessness can be daunting. It’s a situation that thousands of women face. If you’re in this position, you may be asking yourself, “I’m pregnant and homeless; can I put my baby up for adoption?”

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