Fathers can sometimes feel like they get left out of the decision making process for unplanned pregnancies. While you might not be carrying a child, you still carry the responsibility of making sure that the baby receives the support that they need for a bright future. Working with your partner to develop a plan that influences someone else's whole life can get overwhelming. Deciding on adoption is the first choice you've made together. Now, talk to your partner about the benefits of seeking open adoption services as you move forward with your plans.

Work Together to Choose a Family

Having the ability to pick the parents who will raise your baby is one of the biggest benefits of an option adoption. While your adoption specialist can choose the family for you, many people prefer to have some input in this decision. Adoptive parents often put together a profile that lets you know things such as whether or not they have other kids along with other details about their lifestyle. An adoption specialist will ask you questions to help you figure out what you and your partner believe are the most important qualities for an adoptive parent to have.

Let Your Baby Know Their Full Medical History

In the past, closed adoptions were the most common, and time revealed that this created issues for people who didn't know their family medical history. Since an open adoption involves allowing you to maintain contact with the baby, you'll be able to share details about your medical history as you learn them. Your adoption counselor can help you figure out what you need to share with the adoptive parents now, and they'll set you up with a communication method that allows continued contact in the future.

Stay Involved In Their Life as They Grow

Creating a plan that allows you to be involved in your baby's life makes the adoption process feel less stressful. You'll know that you have the ability to receive pictures, call your child, and even visit them. Part of your adoption services involves helping you figure out the level of involvement that you prefer. Keep in mind that you and your partner can choose different levels of involvement, which is why it is helpful to have a specialist walking you through this process. The adoption planner can also help you make sure that all of the paperwork is completed so that your preferences are upheld. 

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