Is domestic adoption risky?
Risks exist in every type of adoption. It is ultimately up to the adoptive couple to determine what risks are acceptable to them and which risks are unacceptable. Some of the most common risks involved with domestic adoption may include: Risk: Birth mother changing her mind This is a very common fear for adoptive couples exploring adoption. This is a possible risk with domestic adoption, but this risk is often sensationalized by the media and is subject to misinformation. Reports tell of birth parents coming back years later to regain custody of the baby they placed for adoption. Many people are led to believe that international adoption is safer than domestic adoption for this reason alone. The truth is that yes, birth mothers sometimes do change their minds about their adoption plans. This typically occurs during the pregnancy, or shortly after the birth before any legal documents have been signed. At American Adoptions, approximately 80-85 percent of birth mothers stay committed to
