How Far Along Is The Birthmother In Her Pregnancy When She Is Matched With An Adoptive Family?
Birthparents can be at any point in their pregnancy when they select an adoptive family. If an adoptive family does not want to be considered for situations in which the birthmother is earlier than a certain month in her pregnancy, they can request this. Some adoptive families may be concerned about an adoptive situation involving a woman who is early in her pregnancy. They may be concerned that there is a long period of time, during which she could change her/their mind. However, the agency does not recommend basing the determination of the strength of a situation solely on how early a woman is in her pregnancy. There are many women, particularly those who are single-parenting one or more children already, who make an adoption decision early in their pregnancy because they are very aware of their circumstances. These birth parents are clear about what they want for their expected child, and are generally very confident in their decision-making process. Some professionals encourage bir
