How Can My Family and Friends Support Me Through the TX Adoption Process?

There has been a stigma around the word adoption prohibiting some birth mothers from placing their baby for adoption for many years. People may say, “don’t worry about what others say.” That can be said, but if those people are not being judged or ridiculed for giving their baby a better life, they don’t understand the circumstances. Also, people on the outside are looking at the situation and judging birth mothers and families, and friends. As a birth mother facing an unplanned pregnancy, you are probably questioning your adoption plan. You might now have any support from your family or friends, which is a scenario we see on a regular basis. We, Adoption Choices of Texas, are a private adoption agency located in Texas. We have specific locations in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Irving, San Antonio, Corpus, and Rio Grande Valley. As an adoption agency, we serve local female residents of Texas, and we can assist you. But, besides helping with the TX adoption process, we are an effective support system as well. We want you to know that putting your baby up for adoption is a safe and loving process. We can give you facts while helping you and your family in ways in which you can receive support at home!      

If you need help with adoption now, you can call us at 945-444-0333, text us at 945-444-0333, or email us here.

My parents don’t believe in adoption. How can I explain that I am putting my baby up for adoption? 

First, explain to your family what adoption is because many people don’t understand the exact meaning of adoption. Adoption is when a mother makes a tough decision about her unplanned pregnancy. It is when a child born from a woman is then taken into custody by another family under legal conditions. 

At our agency, we offer therapy, and in the midst, we also offer help for you and your families’ understanding of adoption. We don’t know if their minds will change, but it can be a start and set a new understanding for them.  

As a mechanism to tell them that you are putting your baby up for adoption can be explained simply but won’t be simple once done. 

• First: You should become prepared for the possible backlash and the possibility that your parents will raise their voices. It is not rare for people such as your parents to react badly when 
• Second: I am sure at this point your parents are aware you are pregnant. Now they want you to come up with a plan of how you are going to take care of the baby and yourself. You need to inform them in person that you have a plan for your baby. 
• Third: Sit down with them in a quiet and peaceful area of your location. Tell them directly that you are putting your child up for adoption. 
• Fourth: When they react badly, listen, but try not to let it phase you. In your head, repeat the words that you are giving your baby a better life. 
• Fifth: Tell them what adoption is the fact that you are with a prominent adoption agency, Adoption Choices of Texas. Even take them to our website so they can examine our services more thoroughly. 
• Sixth: If they are still judging and derating you without giving you support or understanding, that is time to stop seeking their approval. Now you are to have support from us as your adoption agency. But, if they come around and are still having a hard time accepting such, bring them to us, and you can all attend counseling together. 

As an adoption agency, we are not saying to disrespect your family or ostracize them. We are saying judgment and disapproval can lead to stress, and as a pregnant mother, that is dangerous for both you and your baby. Also, it is not fair. Do what is best for you because it is your baby, and as we have seen, when it comes down to it, you will only be raising the baby once he/she is born. 

What are ways I can be supported during my pregnancy by family and friends? 

There are multiple ways family and friends can support you during your pregnancy and the TX adoption process. One way is easy, and that is to keep negativity away from you in order to protect your mental health. That negativity can be coming from external or internal sources, including family or friends. As said above, stress can induce complications for you and your baby, which is extremely dangerous. Another way they can support you is by promoting healthy eating, which during pregnancy can be tough. We know during pregnancy, mothers have cravings for unhealthy food more often than sugar. You don’t want to be at risk of developing a disease that you will have to live with for the rest of your life. To add on, attending pregnancy classes in the form of labor or more is great. You are being told you have a support system that will be there physically and attend certain events. 

There is never an end to how loved ones can provide you with support. Pregnancy is a process where your body changes physically, and you can be affected mentally easier than usual. Having support is vital at such a moment. 

If You are Seeking the TX Adoption Process We are Here to Help!

We have been in operation for years serving the locals of Texas pertaining to adoption. Our goal is always to build families while securing your future and giving the baby a deserving life. At the same time, we are trying to eliminate the stigma that surrounds adoption. Birth mothers are judged for terminating pregnancies and keeping the baby to allow another loving family to raise that child. It doesn’t make sense, and that is why we are trying to end such notions. If you are struggling now with facing an unplanned pregnancy, contact us as soon as possible! We have continuous services that are 24/7 serving those seeking adoption. 

As an expectant woman or birth parent, to learn more about adoption, contact Adoption Choices of Texas. You can call us at 945-444-0333, text us at 945-444-0333, or email us here. If you are hoping to adopt, please visit us here. We look forward to helping you through your adoption journey!

Adoption Choices of Texas es la única agencia de adopción con servicios completamente en esapñol en el estado de Texas. Si está embarazada y necesita ayuda, llámenos o envíenos un mensaje de texto y uno de nuestros especialistas en adopción podrá ayudarlo. Podemos ayudarte con la adopcion de niños. Para obtener más información sobre el proceso de adopción como una mujer embarazada o una madre biológica, comuníquese con Adoption Choices of Texas. Para español llamar: 888-510-5029

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