Will I be able to get pictures, detailed family background information, medical records, etc. before I speak to a birth mother?
In most cases a birth mother wants to pick an adopting couple and have at least one phone conversation before she provides extensive details of her life. These women are looking for the right couple and the right adoption professional. They may be calling several places to learn about adoption and to find a couple they are interested in. Once a woman has had a chance to emotionally connect with you, and she decides you are the couple she wants to place her baby with; she will normally have no problem completing family background forms, medical releases, etc. Typically all of the information necessary for you to determine if this situation is right for you will be obtained within 2 to 3 weeks after that first phone call. During this period you should try not to become too emotionally involved in the specific adoption case, however just consider this as a tentative situation that needs more time and information before the adoption comes together as a solid case. However, if you postpone
In most cases a birth mother wants to pick an adopting couple and have at least one phone conversation before she provides every detail of her life. These women are looking for the right couple and the right adoption professional. They may be calling several places to learn about adoption and to find a couple they are interested in. Once a woman has had a chance to emotionally connect with you, and she decides you are the couple she wants to place her baby with, she will normally have no problem completing family background forms, medical releases, etc. Typically, all of the information necessary for you to determine if this situation is right for you will be obtained within 2 to 3 weeks after that first phone call. During this period you should try not to become too emotionally involved, however just consider this as a tentative situation that needs more time and information to gel into a solid match. However, if you postpone your first phone call until you have all the necessary back
In most cases a birth mother wants to pick an adopting couple and have at least one phone conversation before she provides every detail of her life. These women are looking for the right couple and the right adoption professional. They may be calling several places to learn about adoption and to find a couple they are interested in. Once a woman has had a chance to emotionally connect with you, and she decides you are the couple she wants to place her baby with, she will normally have no problem completing family background forms, medical releases, etc. Typically all of the information necessary for you to determine if this situation is right for you will be obtained within 2 to 3 weeks after that first phone call. During this period you should try not to become too emotionally involved, however just consider this as a tentative situation that needs more time and information to gel into a solid match. However, if you postpone your first phone call until you have all the necessary backg
