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 [...]
After learning that they are pregnant, many women experience feelings of isolation, of facing a strange, unknown world alone. Thankfully, this just isn't true. In some cases, friends and family will be there to lend a compassionate ear. If not, there are numerous support groups created specifically for women facing the dilemmas and emotions that [...]
Are you facing an unplanned pregnancy? The first question in your mind is probably "what should I do next?" We're not here to push a particular decision on you, or promote a particular view point. We're here to help, in whatever way we can. That's why our best answer to that question is learn. Facing An Unplanned [...]
Are you pregnant in Philadelphia, and considering your options? We understand that for many women this is a trying time. You have several choices and each presents its own benefits and risks. We want to help. Philadelphia Adoption Agency Services Adoptions From The Heart is the East Coast's most trusted adoption agency. But more than [...]
The compassionate adoption professionals at Adoptions From The Heart are devoted to supporting your choices. Our commitment includes presenting the pregnant women that we counsel with the full range of their options, rather than a limited list. In this article, we'll discuss the primary options for pregnant women considering their situations: adoption, parenting, and abortion. In addition, we'll [...]
