Pros and Cons of Giving A Baby Up For Adoption

Written by Courtney Faciane | Apr 12, 2018 9:30:00 PM

If you're at the point in your life where you are weighing the pros and cons of giving a baby up for adoption, we want you to know good things can come from this. You're actually not giving a baby up for adoption. You're making an adoption plan for your baby.

Adoption is a difficult decision and one that should not be taken lightly, but the more information you know about your options the more peaceful and confident you will be with the decision you make. Gladney wants to be apart of every step of your journey, but for now allow us to aid you by providing some pros and cons of making an adoption plan with Gladney:

Pros	Cons
Support during your pregnancy ( legal, medical, financial and mental)	Experiencing the deep and at times challenging emotions that come with adoption.
The opportunity to personally select a family for your child ( and stay in contact with the family if you choose)	Giving up the right to be an active participant in your child's life.
A peace of mind knowing your child is safe, secure, well loved and provided for.	Not being able to physically see your child daily.
Help with planning your future and the future of your child.	Dealing with the grief process.
Counseling for you and your child for a lifetime.	Possbile changes to your body and relationships.

Now, take out your notepad and make your personal pros and cons list while considering factors that are meaningful to you. If you want more information or just want to talk to someone who cares, reach out to a Gladney options counselor.

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