Legally, all expecting parents have the same rights when it comes to adoption. This means that fathers have the same rights as mothers in relation to parenting or adoption. In order for a child to be placed for adoption, both expecting parents have to formally consent to the adoption. This process of consent is intended [...]
Since 1985, Adoptions From The Heart has been helping prospective and expecting parents build beautiful families in the Philadelphia area. Based in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, only thirty minutes from Center City, our adoption professionals have placed thousands of infants and toddlers in loving homes over the last thirty years. Adoption Agency Serving Philadelphia We are counselors [...]
While the only way to know with certainty whether or not you are pregnant is by taking a pregnancy test, many women experience a similar set of physical changes in the first weeks after becoming pregnant. 6 Symptoms Of Early Pregnancy Read through this list of early pregnancy signs; if you're experiencing many of the [...]
Almost everyone involved in adoption today – adoptive parents, birth parents, adoptees, and adoption professional’s embrace that almost every aspect of adoption is different than it was in the past. The family-matching process surrounding open adoption is a relatively unique and modern concept. Expecting parents are empowered to choose which family will adopt their child [...]
After a pregnant woman expresses her fears about parenting, we often hear the common refrain: "no one knows how to do it, but when your child is born, you'll figure it out." That's closer to the truth than not; no amount of parenting guides and newborn classes can truly prepare you for the realities of [...]
If you’re beginning your adoption journey, you may have some questions on the differences between licensed adoption agencies, adoption attorneys, and out-of-state facilitators. It is very important for expecting women, as well as hopeful adoptive parents, to understand the differences and find out which will work best for your needs. Which Path To Adoption Should I Take? [...]
Do you think you may be pregnant, but aren't sure yet? We know how stressful this situation can be, and facing it head-on might feel like the hardest thing in the world. But it's very important that you find out as soon as possible. Steps Toward A Healthy Pregnancy In Pittsburgh If you are pregnant, your [...]
Searching the internet, you may have seen references to "private" or "independent" adoptions. Click the link, and you'll find lawyers and "facilitators," who promise to assist in the placement of your child without the help of a licensed, certified agency. That's one of the biggest differences right there. Independent adoptions don't use agencies, which are verified and regulated [...]
Adoptions From The Heart has been working with birth parents for over 30 years and some of our social workers have gotten to know many great men and women who placed a child and were looking to further their education. Further Your Education With Adoptions From The Heart Because of these wonderful men and women, [...]
According to the US Office on Women's Health, more than 20 million Americans are currently infected with genital Human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually-transmitted disease (STD). In fact, more than half of all women will get HPV at some time during the years in which they can safely get pregnant. Is Having An STD [...]
