How will I feel after I place my baby for adoption?

Placing a child for adoption is never an easy decision for anyone.

Experiences and emotions vary from parent to parent, but placing a child for adoption is never an easy decision for anyone. Even birth parents that feel very secure in their decision experience a real sense of grief and loss. This loss can only be worked through and reconciled if it is recognized, and if a birth parent receives the ongoing help and support she needs.

All birth parents are entitled to understanding, counseling, and support. This is necessary to help heal, reconcile feelings, grieve during and after the adoption, and feel a sense of peace about the decision. Adoption may be a one-time legal event, but it has a lifelong impact for those involved, and it is different for each individual experiencing it, which is why PairTree developed the 5% Fund. Learn More

If you’re looking for feedback directly from birth moms, we recommend a couple on Instagram:

Ashley Mitchell / Big Tough Girl
The Table
Adoption Education Keys