In the United States regulations and laws vary with each individual state law and not federal. For example Commercial Surrogacy may be illegal where Altruistic Surrogacy maybe legal. It is important that if you are interested in pursuing surrogacy as family building option, that you consult an attorney. Most adoption attorneys are familiar with surrogacy […]
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Do’s and Don’ts When Planning a Contracted Surrogacy
Entering into a surrogacy contract can be terrifying. Your mind begins to race through all of the worst case scenarios. Before you know it you are stressed and wondering how you will survive the next 9 months. More so, it is a big commitment and partnership based on complete trust. Most likely it is putting that trust in […]
Birthmother’s Day: She Made it Possible for Another to Know Parenthood
Birthmother’s Day is celebrated the Saturday before Mother’s Day, symbolizing the order of the maternal relationships in adoption. Created by a group of birth mothers in Seattle, Washington in 1990, it provides a day of observance and reflection. While mothers are publicly recognized through the year and celebrated on Mother’s Day, for most birthmothers, their […]
Mothers by Nature or Nurture Shape a Growing Child
Mothers are mothers. They worry about their kids eating the right food, getting enough sleep and treating others with kindness. They tend to be overprotective and ask too many questions. They feel they know what is right and too often share their unsolicited opinions with their children. What about mothers who don’t have that option? […]
The Kangaroo Pouch Review: Explaining Surrogacy on Your Child’s Level
I often would joke with my husband from time to time when we were going through surrogacy, that our new relationship status on Facebook should be changed to “It’s Complicated.” Many people are not as open about their infertility as we are and of those who do venture into the wild world of surrogacy, many […]
Talking to Children About Adoption: Newborn – 18 Months
All kids like stories. Make it about themselves and they are captivated. The key here is for the storyteller to be comfortable with the subject matter. They more you practice, the better. By the time your child understands and comprehends how you became a family, you will be an experienced narrator. Infants – 18 months […]
The Rights of Unmarried Fathers by State
Historically, unmarried fathers have had fewer rights with regard to their children than either unwed mothers or married parents. Over the past several decades, unmarried fathers have challenged the termination of their parental rights under The Rights of Unmarried Fathers, the Fourteenth Amendment, in cases in which birth mothers relinquished their children for adoption. In […]
Foster Parent vs. Adopting
If you are considering adopting a child or becoming a foster parent, it may help to understand what the differences are between adoption and foster care. Here are some facts to help you choose which one is best for you: Foster Care: Foster care happens when a child welfare worker confirms that a child […]