by Indikon Media | Jun 17, 2019
When many people think of “special needs adoption,” they often think of children with debilitating physical, emotional or mental disabilities. But, while it’s true that many wonderful families are interested in adopting a child with Down syndrome, adopting a deaf...
by Indikon Media | May 20, 2019
No man, or woman, is an island. This phrase, originally from a book of poetry written in the early 1600s, has become commonplace in our culture because it is so true. People don’t do well when they are alone. Isolation isn’t an ideal way of life in any context. This...
by Indikon Media | Apr 15, 2019
If you are an expectant mother considering adoption for your baby or a hopeful parent considering adoption for your family, you probably have a lot of questions about the adoption process. This is normal. You aren’t expected to be an expert about adoption when you...
by Indikon Media | Mar 18, 2019
Whether you are an expectant mother considering adoption or a hopeful parent trying to grow your family, adoption can seem confusing at first. It’s understandable to feel intimidated by the adoption process. Not only is it highly emotional time for everyone involved,...
by Indikon Media | Feb 18, 2019
Choosing adoption for a baby is one of the most difficult decisions any expectant mother can make. It’s a choice made out of unselfish love, because you know that the best chance for your baby to have a life of opportunity is with a loving, adoptive family. And you...
by Indikon Media | Jan 21, 2019
Of all the steps involved in a domestic infant adoption, the adoption hospital stay can be the most nerve-wracking and emotional. For a birth mother, there is of course the difficulty of labor but also the emotional loss associated with potentially holding her baby...
by Indikon Media | Dec 17, 2018
Many elements of the adoption process can seem intimidating. As an expectant mother experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, you are already likely feeling an overwhelming rush of emotions — both positive and negative. Of all the things expectant mothers wonder about,...
by Indikon Media | Nov 19, 2018
The adoption process can be complex. There are agency guidelines, specific details of each unique adoption plan and legal requirements to take into account. As a hopeful parent considering adoption, you already have a lot on your plate. Trying to navigate the...
by Indikon Media | Oct 15, 2018
It’s common to hear the phrase “giving a baby up” for adoption. But, if you are an expectant mother experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, you should know that choosing adoption for your baby is not giving up — it is giving life. Choosing adoption comes from a place of...
by Indikon Media | Jul 23, 2018
It takes a lot of bravery to decide that you aren’t able to parent a baby. You may have initially planned to raise your baby, but now find yourself overwhelmed and not sure what to do days or weeks after your child’s birth. When looking at your options, you may have...
