Adoption Myths
Adoption Myths
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Talking to the Birth Father About Adoption
Essential advice about talking to the birth father about adoption At our Texas adoption agency, we understand dealing with an unplanned pregnancy is difficult. Our counselors and staff can help you as you explore your options. For example, if you are concerned about talking to the birth father about adoption, we can help you manage…
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Support Groups for Birth Mothers
Our caring staff wants you to know about support groups for birth mothers Whether you are pregnant and considering placing your baby for adoption, or you have just given birth, you may want emotional support. Support groups for birth mothers take many forms, including online groups, in-person meetings, retreats and events. All the groups have…
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Traveling Home with Your Newly Adopted Baby
Find helpful tips for traveling home with your newly adopted baby When you’re adopting an infant, you likely can’t wait to hold your precious bundle of joy in your arms. Before that can happen, you’ll need to bring them home. To help make it a safe and stress-free journey, you’ll want to check out these…
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Legacy Celebrated for Unplanned Pregnancy Counseling
Getting praise in the community for offering unplanned pregnancy counseling At Legacy Adoption Services, we do so much more than place babies with loving adoptive families. We help women who have just learned they are pregnant and don’t know what to do next. We’re there for mothers who have just given birth and feel that…
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Celebrating Birth Moms and Adoptive Moms
On Mother’s Day and every day, we’re celebrating birth moms and adoptive moms At our Texas adoption agency, we are always celebrating birth moms and adoptive moms and the joyful families they make possible with their love. In May, Mother’s Day shines a spotlight on these special women. Holidays help us honor the women who…
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Exploring Adoption Benefits at Work
How to ask about adoption benefits and adoption-friendly workplaces Now that you have decided to grow your family through adoption, you may be thinking about the practicalities of adding a new family member. If your employer offers adoption benefits, you are one of the lucky ones. Only 17% of companies offer financial assistance with adoption.…
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Breastfeeding Your Adopted Baby
Breastfeeding Your Adopted Baby Breastfeeding your adopted baby is a real possibility, if you use time-honored induced lactation techniques to stimulate your breasts and prepare them to make breastmilk. The staff at our Texas adoption agency understands that breastfeeding isn’t what everyone chooses, but we are providing this important information for those who decide to…
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Answering Unwelcomed Questions About Your Child’s Adoption
Answering unwelcomed questions about your child’s adoption while celebrating your family The adoption process and bringing your baby home is exciting. Don’t let unwelcomed questions about your child’s adoption keep you from celebrating your family. People ask questions because they are uninformed, curious or just nosy. At our Texas adoption agency, we know that the…
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Writing Your Best Adoption Profile
As you’re writing your best adoption profile, we have tips for creating a profile birth parents will love At our Texas adoption agency, our goal is to connect you with expectant mothers, making the best match for the child. In modern adoption, expectant parents choose the people who they want to adopt their baby. As…
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Pursuing Adoption For Your Twins
Pursuing adoption for your twins? Our Texas adoption agency is here to help You’re having twins. However, your pregnancy is unplanned, and you aren’t sure if you are ready or able to raise a baby, much less two. How can you place two babies for adoption? Having two babies brings up even more questions and…
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Celebrate Expectant Mothers’ Strength
Our resolution? To celebrate expectant mothers’ strength What is strength? It’s mental and physical power. It’s also courage. Pregnant mothers who decide to participate in modern adoption are the very definition of an expectant mothers’ strength. They are women who have put a lot of thought and consideration into what they want for their baby’s…
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Create a Life Book
How to create a life book for your adopted baby Congratulations! You are parents or are about to become parents to a much-wanted adopted baby. As your baby grows up, he or she will benefit from learning more about the past. It can also be helpful to document the present and dream about the future.…