Social Networking and Putting Babies Up for Adoption

If you’re pregnant and considering giving your newborn up for adoption, social media can help guide you in the right adoption direction.

From chatting with other women in the same situation to seeking out words of advice from others who have been through the adoption process, social networking is an invaluable tool when it comes to connecting with others.

Here are just a number of ways social media can help you navigate the emotional waters of giving your baby up for adoption:

  Socially Connecting With Expectant Mothers

Regardless of the reasons why you’re giving your baby up for adoption, connecting with other expectant mothers going through the same process is an important part of adoption. Contacting others who can share their emotions and give their support throughout the adoption process is mutually beneficial.

Whether you connect with a support group via Facebook or you follow Twitter feeds from adoption agencies, social sites can provide you with lifelong connections that will help you through your adoption journey.

And, anytime you need to speak your mind and see what others in your situation are going through, social media is always there.

Sharing Your Story with Others

Another great thing about social media is it gives you an opportunity to share your adoption story from your perspective.

Sharing your story with other expectant mothers who are considering adoption isn’t only therapeutic for you; it also helps your followers with their journey.

There are a number of ways to share your adoption story from posting updates on Facebook to adding a “This is my adoption story from my perspective” link to your various social accounts that redirects followers to your personal blog.

However you share your story, social media makes it possible to reach a wider audience and connect with others going through the adoption process.

Giving and Gaining Advice

If you’re considering giving your baby up for adoption, then you’re probably seeking advice from just about any source you can find.

Social media is a great resource for gathering advice on everything from finding the right adoption attorney to the proper steps to take after the birth to staying in contact with the adoptive parents.

On the flip side of the social coin, social networking also gives you the opportunity to give your advice to others based on your adoption experience.

First-hand advice is invaluably helpful for expectant mothers who are considering adoption and by using your various social circles, you can create an open forum for mothers looking for advice on the adoption process.

Following Adoptive Families

Depending on the type of agreement you make with the adoptive parents, social media is also the perfect way to stay in touch with the family that adopted your baby.

By connecting with the adoptive parents on social media, you can follow your baby’s journey through life via pictures, posts, and updates.

In addition, if you ever want to reconnect with your child a few years down the road and the adoptive parents allow it, social media is a great way to open a line of communication.

Even if it’s just sharing birthday wishes or accomplishments, social media can provide you with an ongoing relationship with your adopted child.

From advice sharing to sharing your story, social networking is a great tool to have throughout the adoption process.

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