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When someone experiences an unplanned pregnancy, it can be difficult and stressful for the entire family. This is especially true for close-knit families who support and want the best for each other. While the one experiencing an unplanned pregnancy ...
If you’re sexually active, unplanned pregnancy is a risk that may become a reality. Unplanned pregnancy can cause a myriad of questions and concerns. Is paternity a question? Do you know the child is yours? Are you supportive of a pregnancy or is ...
Defining relationships is never an easy task. If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, roles and responsibilities will need to be outlined and identified. Are you in a relationship and if so, is marriage a possibility? If marriage is not your style, ...
Birth Father rights are essentially the same as the birth mother’s rights in the sense that both parents have equal claim or interest in the well being of the child. In adoption, every agency is responsible for locating and advising the birth father, ...
If you find yourself in a situation where you will be co parenting with a partner or former partner through an unplanned pregnancy, it is best to lay a few ground rules out. Establishing roles and setting some boundaries can be very helpful in identifying ...
Your son’s girlfriend is pregnant and you are going to be a new grandma. You might be feeling too young or that this couldn’t have happened to your son. Despite any grief you may by feeling, it’s not the end of the world. Time for having some very ...
It happened to me, nearly 18 years ago. I became a grandmother, and then within two weeks, my husband and I had the feeling we were grandparents that would most likely be acting as parents. It happens more often than most people realize. As I write ...
Every state recognizes grandparents as having rights, and in some cases, grandparents have been awarded custody of their grandchildren. However, how the state applies this recognition, and said rights varies from each individual state, and state ...
Finding out that your daughter is pregnant can be stressful. Depending on your daughter's age, you may need to step in as her parent and help her along her journey, which doesn't mean coercion or inappropriate pressure to make a specific decision. ...
When it comes time to search for that perfect adoptive family, some birth mothers already know exactly what to look for. Others seem to search endlessly, and find one family has only some qualities they are hoping for, and the remaining with a different ...
Choosing adoption for your baby is much more than selecting a family. In the past, adoption was not a big topic of discussion and was usually a private matter. Today, adoption is much more open and is widely celebrated and shared. Depending on the ...
If you've decided to journey the path of adoption, your next step is to accurately identify reliable and trustworthy adoption professionals with whom you can work. However, this next step can be overwhelming for those who have never been through the ...
The adoption process will be different for everyone. Not one adoption experience is the same--whether you're a birth parent, adoptee, or adoptive parent. However, for those experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and are considering adoption, there are ...
Now that you are pregnant you are going to need a lot of support. This is not something you can do on your own. Finding that support might be easy for some and difficult for others. If you have family that is happy to support you and be there every ...
An unexpected pregnancy can cause some emotional stress, anxiety, fear, sadness, and maybe even some depression. It is important that you identify your feelings and how intense they are. Keeping them to yourself or denying them will only add to the ...
If you have had a schedule of staying out late, going to parties, and having a full day of non stop action, you will have to make some adjustments. Getting the proper rest and taking time for yourself will be very important for you emotional, mental ...
It is very important to take care of your emotional well-being throughout your entire pregnancy. Having an unplanned pregnancy can create a state of emotional unrest. There is some fear, sadness, anxiety, and maybe some anger. It is important to address ...
Your Girlfriend is Pregnant
If you’re sexually active, unplanned pregnancy is a risk that may become a reality. Unplanned pregnancy can cause a myriad of questions and concerns. Is paternity a question? Do you know the child is yours? Are you supportive of a pregnancy or is... read more