With the end of the year approaching quickly, you may be feeling the need to come up with a few New Year’s resolutions, which is a good thing because setting clear goals can help you improve your lifestyle. As a birth mother, there are a lot more things you need to think about when you make decisions because every decision you make that affects your health also affects the health of your baby. 

New Year’s resolutions can be an opportunity for you to change and improve your health, and it may even be an opportunity for you to have a source of motivation in your life. If you share your New Year’s resolutions with loved ones, they can also help you stay on top of your New Year’s resolutions, so you don’t have to go through them alone. 

As a birth mother, some New Year’s resolutions that you should consider are those that can help improve your physical and mental health, especially since pregnancy can be emotionally and physically taxing. If you are considering giving up your baby for adoption, you can incorporate these plans when you make your New Year’s resolutions.

Staying Healthy Throughout Your Preganacy

When preparing for the new year, one resolution you should seriously consider is to create a consistent schedule with your obstetrician/gynecologist for prenatal checkups. Prenatal checkups are extremely important for birth mothers because your doctor can detect if there will be any problems with the birth of your baby or if you have any health risks that may influence the birth of your baby. 

Checking in with your doctor is beneficial because it can help prevent future complications, and it can help you understand how to improve your own health, as the doctor can give you personalized recommendations on what to eat and how much you should exercise. Regularly having checkups will enable the doctor to understand your situation better so that they know how to best help you. 

Getting Help from Others Get to Know Your Adoption Support System 

While the holidays are full of company, whether it be with friends or family, you may feel a sense of loneliness, and this may be because you feel as though you don’t actually talk about your emotions with your close friends. However, talking about your emotions is extremely important and even beneficial for your mental health. 

As a birth mother, we understand how stressful pregnancy can be, so it is important to reach out to other people to get help because you don’t have to go through it alone. When talking about how you are feeling with another person, you should be comfortable with the person, and if you are worried about being vulnerable, don’t be. Chances are, your loved ones understand what you are going through and are willing to help you in whatever way they can. 

Sometimes, though, you may need to seek professional help because your loved ones are willing and want to help. They are not professionally trained to deal with difficult emotions and situations. You can also seek help from a counselor or therapist who will help you. Suppose you are worried about the cost of seeking professional help. In that case, you don’t have to because, with Adoption Choices of Nevada, we provide free counseling because we understand how stressful pregnancy can be. We want to alleviate as much stress as possible so that your pregnancy can be happy and healthy. 

Nevada Adoption Throughout the Holidays

Another resolution you can consider is going through with an adoption. Adoption would provide your child with a future with a loving family and a stable, safe home. If you are in a situation where raising a child would worsen your financial situation, or you are not ready to be a parent, you can always consider adoption. 

The adoption process first starts off with contacting the adoption agency, which will put you in contact with a birth parent counselor. The birth parent counselor will work closely with you to understand your situation so that they can help you create an adoption plan that best works for you, and they will be there to guide you throughout the process. 

Adoption is possible, and with Adoption Choices of Nevada by your side, you can be reassured to know that your child will be in safe, loving hands. For help with adoption or pregnancy today, you can contact our adoption agency by calling or texting 855 940 4673 or by filling out our online contact page.

Adoption Choices of Nevada has been providing adoption and surrogacy services across Nevada since 2012. You can call us to speak to someone now. Contact Us 24/7: 855-940-4673 (Toll-Free) | 702-474-4673 (Las Vegas) | 775-825-4673 (Reno) | 775-738-4673 (Elko) | 775-884-4673 (Carson City).

Meet the author: Victoria Chan is a sophomore at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and she is currently a Literature, Media, and Communications major. She currently runs her own blog, where she shares her poetry and creative writing projects. When she is not working or studying for school, she is often reading or writing, as she seeks to pursue a career in writing.