By Mary DeStefano There used to be a time when almost all adoptions entailed the complete separation of a birth mother from her baby immediately after birth. Much has changed in the way adoptions are carried out, as most adoptions today are open adoptions. The benefits of open adoption can certainly explain why this option has become so popular among birth mothers and adoptive parents over the last few decades. They also show how open adoption is an empowering choice. Open adoption allows you to take full control of your adoption journey.  By providing you with this list of the…