What if your baby is born with special medical needs?

Every expectant parent wants the same thing for her baby: that he or she be healthy. And, usually, this is exactly what happens. But sometimes, babies are born with unexpected medical needs such as Down Syndrome or other genetic problems. Look at what kinds of promises your adoption resource makes to prospective adoptive families. Does your resource make statements such as Most clients want a healthy child with no special needs or We do aggressive Birthmother Outreach to help you adopt a healthy baby? If so, what will happen to you if your baby is not completely healthy? Will your resource stand by you and work to find a family that will welcome your baby?

Ask your adoption resource if they are committed to you regardless of the health of baby. Ask if they have ever turned away an expectant parent because her baby was not completely healthy. There are many good adoption agencies that will help you accomplish an adoption plan, if that is what you want, regardless of whether your baby is healthy or not.

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