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Are they getting counseling? And if so, by whom. They need full, unbiased options counseling to really explore their option of parenting first. I put it this way to expectant mothers, "you want to be able to tell your child that adoption was the last option. That you did everything in your power to keep them with you, but the situation would not allow it." Yes, I believe that there are some expectant moms that are not ready to be parents, on the other hand I think there are a lot of expectant moms considering adoption who do not even give themselves the opportunity to explore what parenting might mean to them and their baby.
Where are the father's and their families? What are their thoughts?
Have a talk with each of them seperately. Get them into counseling, and not with an adoption agency, but with an unbiased therapist. Please pm me if you need help finding one.
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Brenda Romanchik
Insight: Open Adoption Resources & Support
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