Many pregnant women anticipating their baby’s due date wonder, “How long do you stay in the hospital after giving birth?” The answer can vary due to several factors, such as hospital policies, insurance coverage, and the specifics of your delivery.   On average, most hospital stays range from 24 hours to four days. However, you might need to stay longer if there are complications. Additionally, if your baby is born prematurely or requires care in the NICU, their hospital stay may extend beyond yours.   If you’re choosing to place your baby with an adoptive family after delivery, you ..read more

Your adoption profile book will be the first impression expectant mothers have of your family, life, and environment. They will learn about your heart, motivations, parenting style, and the lifestyle you can provide for their child.   As you wait to be chosen by a prospective birth parent, your profile will eventually make a connection that, in most cases, you will want to maintain as your child grows.   Every adoptive couple working with Lifetime Adoption receives one-on-one guidance, advice, and suggestions from a dedicated Profile Specialist. With our support, you can craft a comp ..read more

Welcoming a child into your family through adoption is an exciting occasion! Many adoptive families choose to celebrate and search for adoption party ideas online.   Often called a “Gotcha Day Party,” you can tailor an adoption celebration to your preferences. Typically, adoptive families celebrate Gotcha Day on or near the anniversary of the adoption’s finalization, with many families marking this special occasion every year.   Get Info Now   10 Adoption Party Ideas for Your Celebration If you’re hoping to host a party to celebrate the newest addition to your family, these 10 c ..read more

Gift-giving is a wonderful way to show how much you care about and support someone who has recently adopted! There is no shortage of gift options to present to a loved one who has brought home a new bundle of joy through adoption. With so many options, we understand that it can be challenging to narrow down the best gift ideas for adoptive parents. We reached out to Lifetime’s adoptive families for suggestions and input on the best adoption gift ideas!   Get Info Now    We headed to Facebook to ask successful adoptive families for gift ideas:   “‘My sister just adopted a ba ..read more

  “I’m a single mom to a two-year-old girl, and ever since she was born, it’s been a struggle to pay bills and make sure she has everything she needs. I didn’t have any support from my parents, and her dad disappeared when he learned I was pregnant. The only time I see my daughter is when I drop her off at daycare in the morning and pick her up at night. I want her to have better than this. It breaks my heart to have to admit this, but I’ve Googled, “putting toddler up for adoption” and “can you give an older child up for adoption?”   If you’re searching for information about adopti ..read more

Fathers play an essential role in adoption. In recognition of Father’s Day coming up this weekend, I’m sharing basic infant care and baby safety tips for adoptive dads-to-be. From the Lifetime Adoption family to yours, Happy Father’s Day to all the men who make a difference in our lives!    Many new adoptive dads are surprised at the adjustment to having a newborn baby. The initial weeks of caring for a newborn can be tough, but having an idea of what to anticipate can help ease the process.   You might find it difficult to learn the infant care skills needed to be a parent, so ..read more

Choosing adoption can happen in many different ways. Some pregnant women realize right away that parenting isn’t going to be possible, so they create an adoption plan when they’re still early in their pregnancy. Others might need more time to think about what the right choice is. Sometimes, the best choice is still unclear right up until labor starts. If you find yourself in this situation, you might be wondering if pregnant women can choose adoption for their newborn babies at the hospital. Yes, you absolutely can! It’s never too late for adoption.  A woman choosing adoption at the hospi ..read more

Many hopeful adoptive parents wonder why a birth mother chooses the parents she does. In modern adoptions, birth mothers have a variety of reasons for selecting a particular adoptive family.   At Lifetime, we’ve witnessed families being selected because they appear familiar, kind, or fun. Some birth mothers have picked their baby’s family based on their pets, residence, or hobbies. We’ve even assisted birth mothers who felt a connection to an adoptive couple because of their favorite candy! As you can see, there is no predictable reason why a birth mother might favor one family over anoth ..read more

I recently had the opportunity to chat with Dan and Kelly, hopeful adoptive parents who are stationed in southeast Alabama. When you’re thinking about adoption for your child, you’re able to talk to hopeful adoptive parents before making your decision. By chatting with them and asking them questions, you can get the full picture of the adoptive couple as potential parents to your baby.   I asked Dan and Kelly some fun questions that you won’t find in their adoption profile, and I learned that they are fun, active military couple. They enjoy music, trips to Disney, travel, building with Le ..read more

Open adoption arrangements vary from situation to situation. They can range from sharing little information to having a lot of future contact and involvement. As you embark on this path, it’s important to recognize that each adoption is unique, especially for open adoptions.   Some couples who adopt a baby decide to adopt again a few years later to provide their first adopted child with a sibling. In these cases, it’s possible their open adoption arrangement with each birth family may look very different and result in two types of adoption.   With an open adoption of a seco ..read more