Dealing with unsolicited advice is hard for any pregnant woman. But if you’re considering adoption, responding can be especially challenging. Here’s what to do:

Parental leave for adoption isn’t always a guarantee. Here’s what you need to know about maternity leave and adoption.

Loneliness, grief and joy are all common emotions for birth mothers around the holidays.

If you have an open adoption, it can be difficult to find the perfect gift to give to the other party. That’s why we created this guide to adoption gift-giving.

By the third trimester of an unplanned pregnancy, a birth mother should be finalizing plans for birth and post-placement life.

An unplanned pregnancy in the second trimester brings with it opportunities for new beginnings and preparation for the big day.

The first trimester of pregnancy requires medical and nutritional care, as well as other healthy lifestyle changes for a potential birth mother.

Self-care and pampering yourself is a very hard feat for a birth mother who is grieving, yet, it is crucial in the healing process.

Are you looking for a birth mother support group but cannot seem to find any local resources? Start your own birth mother support group!

Discussing adoption with friends, family and strangers can pose difficult at times. Just be who you are and set boundaries when necessary.