When post-adoption depression hits, many new parents are left confused and wondering where these feelings of sadness came from when they “should” be feeling overjoyed after working so hard to become a family. Learn more about this common post‐adoption experience here.

It’s normal to experience feelings of grief and loss after placing a baby for adoption. But what should you do when those normal feelings are starting to transform into something deeper? Learn more about facing postpartum depression here.

As a hopeful adoptive parent, you have many choices to make before you can start building the family of your dreams — including the type of adoption you want to pursue. With so much on the line, click here to learn about the 8 differences between private adoption and foster care.

Education is one of the most important resources when it comes to foster care. If you’re interested in learning more about the foster care system during National Foster Care Month, click here to get started.

You may know that open adoptions are the preferred option in infant adoptions, but what about foster care? Learn more about maintaining contact with your child’s biological parents and other relatives after foster adoption here.

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.

For some women waiting to adopt, Mother’s Day can be a painful reminder of what they don’t have but long so deeply for. As we approach this Mother’s Day, take time to acknowledge those feelings.

During National Foster Care Month, we like to set time aside to honor the amazing people who do everything they can to help children in foster care find a permanent home. Click here to learn more about you can support them on their journey.

As a woman considering adoption, it can be scary to open up about what you’re going through. But when you’re feeling lost, confused, or hopeless, remember that help is always available — no matter what. If you’re wondering when it’s time to reach out for help, click here to learn more.

To wrap up National Infertility Awareness Week 2019, we’re uncovering some of the options available to hopeful parents who have struggled with infertility so they can consider the best way forward for their families.