Birthmother Stories

We encourage people to find out what it's really like, from someone who has experienced open adoption first hand. These are birthmothers who have already placed their baby through an open adoption with the IAC. Click on the links below to read their stories.

  1. Chrissy - My Dream Came True
  2. Jannette - Choosing Parents Came So Easy
  3. Marelisa - Open Adoption Was the Best Thing for Jake
  4. Dana - What a Precious Gift
  5. Laurie - I Knew I Made the Right Decision
  6. Lydia - It's a Boy!
  7. Heather - The Gift of Life
  8. Susan - A Chance to Pursue My Goals
  9. Kathy - She Is Loved
  10. Lori - I Knew In My Heart It Was Right
  11. Mary - I want to Announce Her Birth to the World
  12. Rebecca - The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
  13. Shana - I Will Never Regret My Choice
  14. Katharine - I Am So Thankful For Open Adoption


IAC's toll free number is 1 800 877-OPEN (6736)