Piecing together how to approach an unplanned pregnancy can make some birth mothers feel a sense of overwhelming responsibility.

Do you raise the baby yourself? Do you look for adoption agencies near me?

These are important questions we’re ready to help you navigate. Adoption Choices of Florida gives birth mothers a second chance in Gainesville and other major cities in Florida.

We provide exceptional services to guide birth mothers through the adoption process and help them create an adoption plan. Are you considering finding an adoption agency?

Below are six reasons why birth mothers choose adoption.

1. An unplanned pregnancy creates financial instability.

Even if a birth mother would prefer to raise the baby, she may have limited funds that make it impossible. Having a child is expensive, and it never stops being expensive. Beyond the costs of pregnancy and childbirth, there’s clothing, food, schooling, and much more to think about.

All mothers want their child to have their basic needs met. Private adoption services give birth mothers a way to provide that for the baby. Many adoption agencies in Florida give financial assistance to eligible birth mothers. Qualifying “needs” may include food, rent, bills, medical procedures, and more.

2. The birth mother lacks pregnancy support.

Ever heard the saying, “it takes a village”? Well, it’s incredibly true in most cases. When birth mothers lack support from family, friends, and even the birth father, adoption becomes their best option. A birth mother can’t do everything on her own. 

That’s when adoption professionals from agencies become incredibly helpful. Adoption Choices of Florida has a knowledgeable team of compassionate individuals who help birth mothers create comprehensive adoption plans. If you’re ready to start your process, search for adoption agencies near me.

3. Adoption gives an opportunity to start a new family.

By choosing adoption, birth mothers still have the ability to start a family. It may not feel traditional, but we’ve seen hundreds of happy adoptive families maintain the birth mother’s involvement. How involved you are is up to you and is one of the first choices you’ll need to make.

What kind of adoption do you want? There are three types of adoption to choose from: open, semi-open, and closed.

Each type of adoption creates the foundation for the relationship between the birth mother and the adoptive family.

For a brief description, an open adoption infers that the birth mother will be continuously involved for the foreseeable future. Semi-open adoptions maintain the relationship with the birth mother, but communication is organized through the agency. Lastly, closed adoption means contact ends once the baby is placed.

In some cases, the birth mother and adoptive family may never meet. An adoption center will help create an outline of the relationship’s boundaries. 

4. Adoption provides the child with a safe environment.

There are unfortunate cases where the birth mother does not live in a safe environment. There could be consistent verbal and physical abuse at home, and/or they are surrounded by substance abuse. 

Choosing an adoptive family to care for the child is the best option under these circumstances. Each adoptive family at Adoption Choices of Florida is vetted to help ensure the child goes to a stable, loving home. There’s a diverse pool of families to match with. If you feel overwhelmed, we’ll help guide you through potential candidates. 

5. Unplanned pregnancy happened at an inopportune moment.

It may not be the right time to become a mom, and that’s okay. Some birth mothers feel that they’re too young. They have too many goals, and having a baby makes reaching those impossible. Other birth mothers have achieved their goals, or at least most of them, but having a baby doesn’t fit their life. They might have already had children and decided that their family was complete. Having another child might mean the resources and energy needed to ensure the current children thrive are depleted.

6. Adoption gives birth mothers a sense of control

An unplanned pregnancy can make many birth mothers feel like their life is spinning out of control. The adoption process allows birth mothers to regain control of the situation in ways the other options don’t.

Throughout the entire process, you are in control. You choose the adoptive family, the relationship, the hospital stay, and much more. And you might not have to travel far to find an adoption agency. There are adoption centers conveniently placed in major cities around Florida, such as adoption in Jacksonville. 

Find the Right Help for Your Gainesville Adoption

Each adoption in Florida is unique. If you decide to start an adoption process, take the time to decide which agency fits your wants and needs. Because at the end of the day, it’s your needs that matter. What did this list make you consider? Let us know. At Adoption Choices of Florida, we have experienced professionals ready to talk about your unique situation.

Take the first step towards learning what options are available to you. If you are a pregnant woman in Florida considering adoption and have any questions or concerns about the adoption process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. For more information on adoption, visit us at Adoption Choices of Florida or call us at: (833) 352-3678, or text us at 904-559-1251

Content prepared by Jessica Hall