At every stage of the process, from discovery of an unplanned pregnancy through the post-adoption years, birthmother support plays a crucial role in helping women acknowledge the experience, validate their feelings, and incorporate the changes that placing a child for adoption brings to their lives into their futures
Discussion Forums and Groups
Unplanned Pregnancy Support Forum
Post-Placement Support Forum
Ongoing Open Adoption Support Forum
E-Pals
Email List Support Group
Web Sites
Birthmother.com
Additional Resources
- AskBmom Mail List A list for searching and reunited adoptees and birth parents to meet and share their feelings. Membership by approval.
- Canadian Council of Birthmothers A united voice for Canadian birthmothers seeking openness in adoption.
- CUB Concerned United Birthparents sponsors support groups around the country, provides literature and support for searches. New membership: $40.
- First Mothers Reunited A private discussion and support list for first mothers who relinquished between the years of 1945-1980, during the closed adoption era. National Council of Birthmothers This new group supports adult adoptees' right to open records. Membership rates begin at $25. ($10. hardship).
- Sunflowers Birthmom Support Page A virtual community for birthmothers. Networking, reunion registry, support, mail list, and more.
- Sunflowers Birthmoms Pages Find someone who shares your feelings from this listing, or re-connect with a friend.
- The Birthmother Tree A place of contemplation, reflection, and healing.
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