Articles & Expert Guides on Adoption, Fostering & Surrogacy

Medically-reviewed expert guides, tips, real-life stories, and articles on Adoption, Fostering & Surrogacy

Nesting 101: How to Prep for Baby (Without Losing Your Mind)

Phoebe Corcoran

What is a Surrogate? All You Need to Know

Cassidy Parker

What is Gotcha Day in Adoption?

Team Peanut

From the community

Anyone collecting ?

Is anyone collecting colostrum ? 36+4 and this is what I have so far

52 ml ! Started 3 days ago

Why is it so hard to set boundaries as an adult?

I've realised it's really tough to start setting boundaries now that I'm an adult, especially when people are used to me always saying yes. Did anyone else struggle with guilt or worry about damaging relationships? How did you overcome the mental challenges and stick to your boundaries?

Donating Eggs

Has anyone had a experience with donating eggs? Should I go for it?

Pram

Hey everyone, I’m 25+2 today and our pram just arrived! We were going to hold off until about 30 weeks but the pram we wanted was on sale so we snatched it up! Has anyone else already got theirs😘

When are we unboxing everything?

Has anyone started to unbox things and put them together?

Pram/Car Seat/ Bottles etc

If not when are you planning to? I’m due Christmas Day and still working full time. I’m worried I’m going to be so busy in a few weeks time but also don’t want anything gathering dust. I’m also very type A so itching to get it all done and ticked off!

Egg retrieval

What cycle day did you have your egg retrieval? Thanks

Visitors after baby is born

I'm curious about people's experience with letting family and friends visit after giving birth. Since this is our first baby, my mom is wanting to be at the hospital and at our house immediately after baby is here. I had to tell her I want it to just be me and my husband, and that I want time to decide when we are ready for visitors after baby is born. My mom lives about 4.5 hours away, and even if they get a hotel, she will want to spend every minute with us while she is visiting. I told her I don't want to give her false expectations if I want more time than she wants to wait. At the same time, I understand it's the first grandchild and she wants to be a part of everything. I'm just a people pleaser and will struggle to rest with anyone at the house, especially out of town visitors. What did you do, if this is not your first baby? How much time did you feel was right to make family wait?

I will also add, our other family members and friends have not put any pressure or even asked about it. It is just my mom so far that is upset that I haven't given her the answer she wants.

Adoption

Be honest! Is it better to struggle with your baby and hope for a better life or surrender and give your baby the life they already deserve by finding another family??

Colostrum harvesting

I've just turned 37 weeks. Has anyone started collecting colostrum, if so, how are you finding it?

Safe loving placement needed

Hey mamas, I’m reaching out from the heart. My daughter is currently in DCS custody due to circumstances involving her alleged father, and I have serious concerns about abuse in her placement. Having grown up in foster care myself, I don’t have much of a support system to turn to.I’m fighting for my baby’s safety and future, and I’m asking if anyone would consider being a safe placement for her, if approved, or standing beside us through this process. Even guidance, resources, or support would mean so much.
No mother should have to fight alone, and no child should have to go without a safe, loving community. If you’re willing to help, please message me privately. ❤️🙏🏽