Are Birth Fathers in Reno Adoption Forgotten?

By Charley Lustig When a woman becomes a birth mother, everyone knows. She embodies change as her belly swells, her breasts enlarge, her emotions intensify, and much more. You may not need to tell anyone of your current state because it seems clear as day.  Even with an unplanned pregnancy, the DNA inside you is still fifty percent someone else’s- the birth father. When a man becomes a father, especially if there’s a complicated relationship with the birth mother, it may be unknown. The birth father himself will not know about his new status until it is revealed to him…

Prioritizing The Birth Father’s Position In The Adoption Process

By Kyle Gray Adoption Choices Of Nevada is proud of how many mothers we help and support through the adoption process and beyond. However, we never want that to outshine what birth fathers deserve during the adoption process. Carrying a pregnancy to term is mentally and physically draining for both the mother and the birth father. Regardless of the work put in, this event affects both parents equally. Birth fathers especially deserve support if they play an active role in giving the baby up for adoption.  We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different regarding personal relations and feelings toward one another. Adoption…

I’m Getting Ready to Give Birth and Don’t Want to Parent

By Ryan Yau If you are an expectant mother who doesn’t want to parent, you are likely considering adoption in Nevada as an option. The process of adoption can seem daunting if you don’t know where to start. However, there is no need to worry. Adoption Choices of Nevada can help you outline what steps you need to take to place your baby for adoption. Deciding if Adoption is the Right Choice for You The most important step is deciding if adoption is right for you and your baby. Choosing to place your child for adoption is a very personal decision, and…

Choosing a Single Man for Adoption in Las Vegas

By Jessica Exstrom Pursuing adoption in Nevada is a process that involves a lot of decision-making. Choosing to place your child for adoption in the first place, deciding the type of adoption and adoptive family, and more are all involved in adoption. Specifically, choosing the family to place your baby in can be very stressful. There are several options that will be offered to you for this, including possibly a full family of parents and kids, one parent with one kid, or one parent with no kids. You may have the option of a single mom or even a single dad, an option many…

Birth Father Roles and Responsibilities in Reno Adoption

By Charley Lustig Are you the birth father considering adoption in Nevada? Do you want to be involved in the adoption process? If you answered “yes” to both of those questions…Great! Allow us to walk you through some common birth father roles and responsibilities that many others have throughout this journey.  We at Adoption Choices of Nevada could not be more proud of you for stepping to the plate. Our adoption agencies specialize in pregnancy adoption and help in our focus on birth parents and babies. When you choose to become involved, this can be a great form of support for these two. Not only will…

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Birth Father Gifts for After Placement

By Devon Thornton Placement is an exciting time for you as an adoptive parent, even if adoption wasn’t your first choice. Being able to hold your baby for the first time is a very special moment. As an adoptive parent in Reno, Nevada, your gratitude for the gift that they are giving you is overwhelming. There are no words or skills that could ever showcase your love and admiration for their strength. However, adopting a baby in Nevada is extremely difficult for birth parents. It is emotional and a time when they must deal with a lot of anxiety and…

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Self-Care Tips for Vegas Birth Mothers During May

By Jessica Exstrom The month of May is representative of new beginnings, Spring, and happiness… for some people. For many people, though, May can be a difficult time of year to endure. It brings flowers, but it also brings Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is a holiday that can be really difficult to deal with and participate in, and that’s totally okay. Maybe you lost your mom, have a poor relationship with her, are a mom yourself, or live life as a birth mom. If you’re living through the circumstance of being a birth mom, there are ways you can cope…

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The Underestimated Challenges of Birth Mother Grief: What it is and How to Overcome It

By Joe Salemme An unexpected pregnancy can rattle even the most carefree individuals. We know there are already so many stressors in your life right now. However, there is one that you may not even be considering right now: birth mother grief. You will, of course, have an extremely strong bond with your baby once they are born. This means that giving them up for adoption can be a difficult task, even if you have already done it. Birth mother grief is a very real and serious factor to consider when giving your baby up for adoption. Tackling your grief…

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Infertility Journal: How Journaling Can Help You on this Journey

By Jan Douglas If you are looking for ways to manage the stress that often comes with infertility, our guided, heartfelt journal can help. Recent studies have shown that stress does not cause infertility but experiencing infertility may cause stress. There are various things a person struggling with infertility can implement, such as: The most important thing you can do is to Be Kind To Yourself. Sometimes, we are the hardest on ourselves. Treat yourself as you would treat someone close to you. Whether it is a life-threatening illness or infertility, we can ruminate on the “should haves” when going through…