Emotions of Adoption

There are few things in life as challenging as placing a child for adoption. And, as a pregnant woman considering this path, you’re likely worried about the range of emotions you may experience during the adoption process and after placement. In fact, you may have experienced a few of them already.

While every case and birth mother is different, nearly every woman experiences some emotional side effects during and after placing a child for adoption. These feelings may ebb and flow, but it is important to be prepared for them when and if they arise.

In the articles below, learn more about the complex feelings many birth mothers experience when placing a child for adoption, the grief and loss process, how to cope with life after placement and much more.