How Important is Terminology in Adoption?

There are various reasons why a baby may be placed for adoption, each stemming from unique circumstances and personal choices.

The adoption process connects a woman making an adoption plan with a family looking to adopt. Here is some adoption verbiage for you to become familiar with.

Open Adoption vs. Closed Adoption

You will often hear the phrase open adoption and closed adoption get used a lot. An open adoption is one that involves the birth parent being able to have contact with the child and the adoptive parents after placement. In many situations, the parent remains involved in the child's life in a variety of ways.

A closed adoption is the opposite. The birth mother of the child can choose to have a closed adoption before or after placement of her child. It is up to the birth mother if she chooses to change that in the future. At My Choice Adoptions, we make sure that any adoptive family we work with knows that a mother can decide at any time to open up communication even if she chose a closed adoption at the beginning of the process. The type of adoption that you select is a matter of preference and is what you feel will be best for you and your child.

The Birth Parent

Birth parent is another phrase that is used a lot in adoptions. This is the preferred term for the child's biological parents.

Keep in mind that the birth parent refers to the mother who has given birth and is deciding to place her child for adoption. This is different from an expectant mother, which is a pregnant woman who is considering making an adoption plan for her child.

Hospital Plan

The hospital plan for birth mothers focuses on collaboration and ensuring a birth mother’s comfort throughout the birthing process. By working together with My Choice Adoptions, the aim is to create a personalized plan that addresses a birth mother’s specific needs and desires. The goal is to empower birth mothers, giving them a sense of control and support during this significant event.

Family Selection

Family selection services aim to support birth parents in finding the most suitable adoptive family for their child. Through the process, My Choice Adoptions will work closely with birth parents to understand their preferences, values, and vision for their child’s future. They will provide guidance and present a range of potential adoptive families for a birth mother to choose from that align with the birth parents’ wishes.

Contact Us for Adoption Help

If you are a birth mother looking for help with placing your baby for adoption, My Choice Adoptions can help! There is always someone to respond to your call and provide you with the support you need at the time you need it.

My Choice Adoptions can fill you in with the information and assistance that you need. Send us a message to ask your questions or call us at 850-273-2629, 24 hours a day.