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Adoptive Parents: Near or Far? — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

A prospective birth mother can choose a waiting family in her state or an adoptive family who lives out of state, depending on where she wants her baby to grow up. Birth mother Lindsay discusses the pros and cons of each option.

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How to Know Adoptive Parents are “The Ones” — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Fairy tales can come true for any prospective birth mother looking for the perfect adoptive family — for her child and for herself. Learn how to find your perfect adoptive family match here.

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Time Heals All Wounds, Except Choosing Adoption — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Birth mother Lindsay evaluates a research study conducted to learn about how time influences a birth mother’s satisfaction in her adoption decision.

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8 Years After Adoption, A Birth Family Reunion — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Birth mother Lindsay discusses her fears about hosting a birth family reunion for her son and his parents — and the miraculous aftermath.

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Dealing with Birth Mother Shame — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Lindsay, birth mother for eight years, acknowledges the long-term feelings of shame in choosing adoption, offering solutions to those complicated emotions.

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5 Musical Meditations for Birth Mother Empowerment — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Lindsay offers her advice for motivation during the tough times of a birth mother’s life — using music to inspire within.

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Celebrating Birth Mother's Day — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Lindsay explains how birth mothers can celebrate this special day by themselves, with their birth children or even with supportive friends and family members. The decision is always up to you.

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The Different Types of Birth Mothers – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Birth mothers are all unique — as are their personal situations, post-placement relationships and reasons for choosing adoption. Lindsay breaks down some of the common “kinds” of birth mothers you may encounter in your adoption journey.

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An Interview with the Founder of BirthMom Buds — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Lindsay sits down with Corey Strickland, a birth mother and founder to BirthMom Buds, to learn more about her personal adoption story and the organization she started to support women like her.

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Why Birth Mothers are Great Mothers — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Just like all other mothers, birth mothers love their children. But, as birth mother Lindsay explains, this is only one reason why birth mothers are great mothers.

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