Are you not getting pregnant or are you thinking about adopting a child? Many birth mothers are unsure of whether adoption is the right choice. If you feel this way, perhaps you are wondering whether your baby will have a good life or if they will suffer from negative feelings about their adoption later in life. It is normal to have these concerns. After all, you want the best life possible for your baby. Here is a preview of what you'll learn... Applying for adoption The cost of adoption Completing the adoption home study Getting approved to adopt Being matched with a child Preparing to welcome the child home Receiving your adoptive placement Being the legal adoptive parent Much, much more! The desire for the outcome is often what keeps adoptive couples or singles motivated throughout the process, which is how it should be. However, if they are unprepared for how adoption operates, their hopes may be marred by annoyance and disappointment. Nothing in this article should make you reconsider pursuing your adoption ambition. However, it should assist in educating you so that you may keep moving forward and maintaining a positive outlook, which will eventually result in the child or children that are ideal for you and your family.