“What should I say?” A guide to answering pregnancy and adoption questions
Expectant parents often worry about what to say when answering pregnancy and adoption questions from people in their community. What about when their mom’s friend wants to get the baby a gift? Or their boss asks about a name? How should they explain their adoption plans?
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Generally, most people do not consider adoption when they find out they are pregnant, or they do consider it, but do not feel that they are strong enough to do it. Pregnancy and the thought of newborn can cause a lot of excitement for a mom and her family. However, this excitement can cause people to choose to parent without even considering what the future holds.
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In Fact, It’s Better If You’re Not
You want to adopt a child, but you’re concerned about the home study. That’s normal. Most people worry that they’re being judged. You know the caseworker is coming to visit, and you wonder whether you should make muffins, create crafty placemats or dust the blinds. But in reality,
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What to do? What to do? The question echoes in your head.
Women with an unexpected pregnancy often feel anxious, afraid and indecisive. You are facing one of the biggest decisions of your life and of your child’s life. You are not alone. Many women in your situation have been confronted with the same emotions.
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Outcomes of Teen Pregnancy
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services; Texas was ranked 4th out of 51 states, including the District of Columbia on the 2010 final teen birth rates among females aged 15-19. Sexual behaviors among high school students, grades 9th -12th, in 2011 were high. 52 percent of Texas high school students have had sexual intercourse.
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