What Every Birth Mother Should Know

Posted by provplace on April 18th, 2013

For a teen or young woman in financial or personal strife and faced with an unplanned pregnancy, considering placing the child for adoption may be the right choice. If the young woman does decide to become a birth mother, there are some things she needs to know to have a healthy, happy pregnancy.

Being a birth mother requires the utmost care and attention physically and mentally. Pregnancy is a life-changing experience, especially for the birth mother, but also for the adoptive couple. For the teenager or young woman who is seeking an adoptive family, proper healthcare and a good support network are very important. If the woman does not have a support system at home, there are adoption agencies that provide counseling, healthcare, financial help and general support. Even in difficult situations, birth mothers planning for foster or traditional adoption for their child must know that certain measures and procedures are essential to a safe pregnancy.

Visit a Doctor Regularly

A birth mother’s health is vital during the term of her pregnancy. There are some precautions the birth mother may take to ensure the health and well being of her child on her own but, nothing compares to the evaluation and counseling of a practicing physician or OBGYN. Prenatal healthcare is crucial to a successful pregnancy. As soon as a woman believes she may be pregnant, she should immediately schedule an appointment to see her doctor.

Doctor’s visits can be very expensive, though. If the teen or woman is already thinking about placing her baby for adoption, then she should consult a local adoption agency. Many adoption homes offer birth mother services including housing and prenatal care for mother and baby at no cost to the birth mother. Additionally, many adoption homes offer counseling, which is also very important for the birth mother. Placing her child for adoption is not a decision to be taken lightly, and counseling may help the young woman decide if this is the best choice for her. Having a positive attitude about the adoption process will also help the birth mother have a less stressful, and likely healthier, pregnancy.

Fitness and Well-Being

While pregnancy is an all-encompassing duty for the birth mother, diet and exercise are essential to a healthy pregnancy. Staying away from junk and fast food is critical. With a poor diet, the birth mother and child will greatly suffer. By eating natural foods with a high in protein and vitamin A like fruits, vegetables, and lean beef can significantly improve the health and mental state of the birth mother. Additionally, keeping a light exercise routine such as walking and swimming can greatly improve the attitude and health of the child and the mother. Unless the birth mother has asthma or a heart condition, exercise is highly recommended for a nurturing pregnancy.

Providence Place offers adoption services for birth mothers, birth fathers, adoptive families for children, and adoptees. They also provide other helpful services like supportive services, post adoption services, and much more.