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 [...]
An unplanned pregnancy is something that you thought you would never go through, but here you are face to face with it. It’s going to be a difficult road no matter which option you decide on, whether that be adoption, parenting, or abortion. What you really need now is support from your friends and family. [...]
Since 2011, Adoptions From The Heart has been raising awareness about adoption in our local communities. The Paper Heart Project was created to spread awareness while raising funds for AFTH’s Birth Parent Fund. In our first year we successfully raised over $800 for our fund. This year, we have 22 groups and businesses helping us [...]
The Guttmacher Institute is a research group dedicated solely to sexual and reproductive health. According to their most recent fact sheet, there are currently 62 million women between the ages of 15 and 44 living in the US. Guttmacher considers these women "in their childbearing years"; they can still get pregnant and safely carry a [...]
This guide was created to help pregnant young women and parenting teens find free sources of assistance locally. Our focus is primarily on finding health insurance when you can't afford it yourself, but we'll also cover some nutritional programs that can help you get healthy food for you and your baby. Assistance For Pregnant Young [...]
You noticed the early symptoms of pregnancy and took a pregnancy test. Whether you're looking forward to life with a baby, unsure if you're ready, or certain that you're not, it's essential for your own health and that of your baby to visit a doctor. Health professionals agree that you should schedule your first prenatal (that [...]
Although the US Supreme Court upheld a woman's basic right to seek a safe abortion in a 1992 case called Planned Parenthood v. Casey, it also gave states considerable leeway in writing laws that may restrict the availability of abortions. Essentially, these laws say: "Yes, you can still get an abortion, but it may be hard to find [...]
A missed period is generally the most obvious, and most common, sign that you may be pregnant. But every woman's body is unique, and so is every pregnancy. While you may not have missed your period, sometimes our bodies feel inexplicably "different." Are these differences early signs of pregnancy, or just normal changes in how we perceive [...]
