Many birth mothers may still want to continue staying in touch with their child after placement. They may want to know how their baby is doing. As a birth mother, you may have questions like: “Is my child doing well?” “Will I get to see my baby?”, or “What does my child like?”
If similar questions are running through your mind when you think about open adoption, they are normal. Open adoption will enable you to stay connected with your baby and the family after placement.
At Adoption Associates, we will help you. We have assisted over 3500 birth mothers considering adoption for their baby and placed over 5,500 adoptive children with loving families since 1990.
What Can Open Adoption Communication Look Like?
Every open adoption is different. You and the adoptive family can talk about how you want to stay in touch. You may want to share:
- Photos
- Letters
- Phone calls
- Video calls
- Updates about your child
- In-person visits
The amount of contact can vary from family to family. What matters is that everyone understands the plan.
Talk About Your Wishes Early
Our adoption caseworker will walk you through the plan and what type of communication you can have after placement. Think about what you would like to know about your child and list your preferences. You can share these wishes with your adoption professional and the adoptive family.
Good Communication Takes Trust
An open adoption works best when people are honest about their preferences. Talk about what you hope for. Listen to what the adoptive family hopes for. You can discuss it with your adoption professional and ask questions whenever you have any doubts.
Your Child Can Learn About Their Story
Open adoption may also help your child know more about their birth story. As your child grows, they may have questions about where they came from and who their birth family is. Having a connection with you may help them learn about their story in a loving way.
Your Adoption Plan Can Include Your Wishes
If you choose open adoption, you can talk about the type of contact you want. Our adoption professional can help you understand your choices and create a plan that fits your needs. You do not have to decide everything at once. Our adoption caseworker will help you understand your choices and include your wishes in the adoption plan.
We Are Here to Support You
If you want to keep in touch with the adoptive family after placement and wish to choose open adoption, we at Adoption Associates are ready to help you. You may have many questions, want to learn about adoptive families, and list your preferences.
Contact us to learn more about the plan. Our team will help you learn about all the plans and the level of contact for each. Connect with us today to get more information.
Call: 616-667-0677
Text: 248-283-4673
