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Birth Mother’s Story of an Unplanned Pregnancy
Melanie discovered she was pregnant late into her 3rd trimester. After discussing her options with her parents, she made the brave decision to consider adoption for her unborn child. Melanie had goals she…
Birth Mother
I’m pregnant…but I’m not the kind of person I thought would ever be a birth mom – Who really is a Birth Mom? The word “adoption” may be coming into a more favorable…
How to Help your Child Deal with Bullying
Being a parent can be challenging. There is so much that you need to look out for. You have to make sure that you are providing everything that your child needs. One of…
Place My Child for Adoption or Have Them Go into “The System”
Choosing adoption is putting your child before yourself and giving them a gift of a healthy family. In adoption, you are in the driver's seat. You choose the parents that will raise your…
I am Pregnant, Oh No! What am I Going to Do?
This is a very common thing to happen. You never in a million years thought that you would get pregnant. You thought you were being careful, but here you are, not ready to…
Separation Anxiety in Children
From the moment your child is born, you spend every second of your day with your child, which is a good thing because your child needs you, especially when they have weeks or…
Marriage and a New Baby
You and your significant other recently got married or have been married for a while. Both of you are happy enjoying each other’s company and living a happy life. Then one day, both…
Safe Haven
As social workers, our main goal is to provide support and assistance through various life-changing events. Our values remind us that it is our responsibility to protect children from abuse, neglect, and any…
New Virtual Support Group: Mom Talk
The staff at Hopeful Beginnings is always looking for ways to provide support to the mothers in our community who are in need of a safe space and a message of hope and…
Agency Adoption vs Independent Adoption
As birth mothers and adoptive families may research their options regarding adoption, they will find there are many different types of professionals involved in the adoption process. Adoption agencies could be viewed as…
Seasonal Affective Disorder
There is no denying that wintertime in Chicago can be a very long and gloomy few months. Once the cold fall weather sets in and the clouds have blanketed the sky, it can…
Postpartum Depression
Women hope and pray for a safe pregnancy. Discovering their pregnancy is affected by postpartum depression is devastating. However, postpartum depression can be treated through counseling. We at Hopeful Beginnings provide free counseling…
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