The Health Benefits Of Adoption

The Two Types: Closed Vs Open

You have yet another decision to make once you decide upon adoption: which type of adoption you prefer. The two types are closed and open. It is the ultimate decision of both parties (the birth parents and the adoptive ones) as to whether or not the adoption is open or closed. You can, as a prospective adoptive parent, however, make your desired choice clear from the beginning, before being matched or chosen.

A closed adoption is where the adoptive parents and the birth parents have little to no interaction. Adoptive parents can receive the medical records of the birth parents, if available, however, they will not communicate and interact. An open adoption, which is far more common today, allows the birth parents to remain a part of the process and even involved in the child’s life if the adoptive parents agree. It is up to the birth mother and the adoptive family to establish what is comfortable and right for their circumstance. Research shows many children benefit more from an open adoption, though some parents still prefer a closed adoption. The decision is yours.

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