Hospital Plan for Birth Mothers Before Adoption in Colorado
As a birth mother, your pregnancy and adoption journey may be one that is filled with any questions you may have and decisions for you to make, when giving up your child for adoption. In the midst of this, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This is when hospital plans for birth mothers just like you come in very handy! You may be wondering, “what kind of details can a birth plan help me figure out?” Adoption Choices of Colorado has put together a few questions that might be beneficial to consider for your hospital plan.
What kind of birth do you want to have?
Determining the type of birth you want is an important step in creating your ideal adoption plan. The two options you can choose from are either a natural birth or a C-section. It’s important to include your doctor in this decision, as there may be factors in each that might be important to know. Another aspect to consider regarding your birth is whether or not you want to use pain medications during your birth. Ultimately these decisions are yours to make as the birth mother.
Who do you want with you during your birth?
Pregnancy is a long and sometimes difficult journey. Sometimes there are people in your life who steps up to the plate to support you during your pregnancy. These people eventually become your support system. Take a moment to think about the people who are a part of your support system. Now, take a moment to consider if you want them to be there with you during the birth process as well? Maybe you want a significant other, a parent, or a friend to be with you in the delivery room. The choice is yours. You get to do whatever will make you feel most comfortable during your birth.
How involved do you want the adoptive parents to be?
In the adoption process in Colorado, there are certain occasions where the adoptive parents will be in the picture. There are also certain moments where you can choose for them to be included. Having the adoptive parents at your birth is definitely one of those instances where you, as the birth mother, have the ability to choose. You can decide on the level of involvement that the adoptive parents will have when it comes time to give birth. This could be having the adoptive parents with you in the hospital room, or you may only want them to be there after delivery. Whatever your preferences are, be sure to voice your wishes and expectations to your Denver adoption counselor.
Do you want pictures with your baby or any mementos?
Giving birth is a very special moment. This may be a time in your life that you want to remember forever. This would be a great aspect to include in your hospital plan. As a birth mother, you are a part of such a special journey. Maybe you want to remember the adoptive parents and what it was like when they held your birth child for the very first time. Perhaps you want a special picture or memento of your birth and holding your birth child for the first time. Having a keepsake of that special day is a sweet thought to add to your hospital plan.
Creating your birth plan at Adoption Choices of Colorado
There may be more questions you have or other aspects of your birth plan that you may still be considering. No need to worry about that! At our adoption agencies in Colorado, our goal is to help you have a happy and healthy pregnancy and adoption process. We have many resources to help you create your ideal birth mother hospital plan. Reach out today to see how we can help.
If you need adoption help now, please call or text us at 303-670-4673 (HOPE) or visit us at Adoption Choices of Colorado. If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy and want to learn more about your adoption options, contact Adoption Choices of Colorado by email, phone, or text: Email Us, Text us: 720-371-1099, Call us: 303-670-4673 (HOPE). If you are hoping to adopt, please contact us here.
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Stephanie joined the Adoption Choices family in 2014 as the Child Placement Supervisor. Her love for adoption began in first grade when she made friends with twins adopted from Vietnam. Her heart grew strong over the years for adopted children and ultimately led her to graduate school where she continued her focus to her dream of working in the adoption field. Stephanie earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver in 2001. Over the past 15 years, Stephanie has worked as a pregnancy counselor and as an adoptive parent counselor for foster care, international adoption and domestic adoption, writing hundreds of home studies for families, and helping build their forever families. Stephanie is married and has three boys ages 12, 9, and 5. Together with her family she enjoys riding bike, playing games, watching her three sons compete in their various sporting and musical activities and go on vacations.
Christy Ikeler, is our Executive Director and Birth Parent Director. Christy has been with Adoption Choices Team for 18 years, since opening the doors in 2002! Christy has a true passion for what she does and her true love is working with and helping each birth parent. Whether she is up all night on the phone talking with them, taking them to doctors appointments, out for their favorite treat, providing counseling or at the hospital during labor and delivery, Christy is very involved every step of the way. She has a contagious laugh and a spunky personality that our birth moms all can bond with and relate to. As an adoptive parent herself, adoption holds a very special place in her heart and she can relate on every level with both birth parents and adoptive parents. In her free time Christy loves spending time with her daughter, gardening, baking and taking vacations with her family. Christy is an excellent leader for our team at Adoption Choices and is truly one of a kind!! As Executive Director, Christy spends time with the staff, birth parents and adoptive families in order to ensure that the agency is running smoothly. She has placed a huge emphasis on community outreach and programs for birth parents. Christy loves the opportunity to lead the agency into a brighter future.
Ms. Mackenzie has built a successful counseling career over the past 20 years, supporting mothers and families, people of all ages and genders, students, community professionals and fellow clinicians. Liv values a diverse professional focus, including the entrepreneurial life of a sole proprietor, the evaluative process of certifying foster/adoptive homes, the insightful and mindful one-on-one one work with enthusiastic clients, and serving as an advocate for underserved populations. Liv is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds a BA in Pre-Law and Economics from American University, an MA in Counseling from Adams University and a certificate in Human Resource Management from Villanova University. Away from work you will find Liv spending time in nature, biking to the farmer’s market and adventuring with her family.
Catherine A. Madsen, joined the Adoption Choices family as legal counsel in 2013. Catherine is responsible for providing legal guidance to the Agency, training and updating staff on developments in adoption law and legislation, and program development. Catherine
Virginia Frank is an adoption attorney accredited since 1991 with the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. Ms. Frank is a leader in the field of private adoption and has completed over 4,000 adoptions in her career. Ms. Frank has a law degree from Oklahoma City University and a BA in both Political Science and Communications from the University of Oklahoma.
Cassidie has been with Adoption Choices since 2015, she has her bachelors in Interdisciplinary Affairs with concentrations in both Sociology and Business Management. Cassidie has additional training in Victim Advocacy, foster care and has been working in women’s services for over 10 years. Cassidie has always had a heart for adoption and it was her career dream to work in adoption. She started off doing volunteer work for advocacy programs, adoption organizations and worked in High Risk Maternal Fetal Medicine through the University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Colorado. Cassidie is also blessed to have personally experienced an adoption of her own in 2012, completing her family of five! Cassidie loves what she does as a case worker from initial phone calls, meetings, doctor appointments, interaction with the adoptive families to delivery and counseling. Cassidie has a passion for those in need and strives to help make a difference in the lives of the people she meets. She is a firm believer in being kind, compassionate and open minded in all situations. “Unless you’ve walked in their shoes, there’s no place for judgment. A kind word or compliment can go a long way!” The bittersweet moments in adoption reminds Cassidie each and every time, why she loves what she does!