News of the Day

The Melanie Stokes Mothers act was officially made law today! What a major milestone for women, children and families across the country. Want the back story? Click here

And, just a quick calendar FYI, the Utah Adoption Council's annual conference: Perspectives on Adoption is just around the corner. It's for parents and professionals alike so mark your date books for May 12-13. For more information Click Here

Free Dowloadable Book: So I Was Thinking About Adoption

Excited to check out the new book fresh off the press, "So I Was Thinking About Adoption." This book is filled with information for families and girls facing an unplanned pregnancy and want to know more about adoption. You'll find support from women who understand what you are feeling, information that you need to make your decision, and resources to help you make an adoption plan if you choose to. You won't find pressure or guilt, or long lists of waiting parents to adopt. This time is about you and helping you discover what the best decision is for your pregnancy and your baby.

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Here's an exerpt from the book:

Post-Adoption Depression

Just when I think I have encountered majority of the challenges women confront, I am humbly introduced to another circumstance where women may feel alone and isolated. After spending some time on the Postpartum Progress website, I came across a new term: Post-Adoption Depression. There was an eye-opening description of what a mother could experience after the adoption of her baby.

"For some parents, says Foli, an adoptive parent herself, the joy of adopting coincides with lingering grief over a lengthy battle with infertility. What's more, conspicuous physical differences between adopted children and their parents or siblings may elicit unwelcome attention from strangers that can intrude upon the bonding experience. Unsolicited input from friends and family—well meaning or not—can also reinforce feelings of inadequacy for newly adoptive parents, who may feel insecure and overwhelmed, particularly if their child has experienced trauma or neglect.