Birth Mother Matters in Adoption

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 272: The Aftermath of Father's Day Today's episode focuses on birth fathers. We discuss the importance of birth fathers and their potential influence and involvement on an adoption plan. We also discuss the impact of Father's Day. Listen. Learn. Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 271: Help Wanted: Getting a Job in Adoption On today's episode, we discuss working in the adoption field. We discuss how to get into adoption work, what that looks like, state requirements and educational requirements. This podcast is informational and is about all "things" adoption. Listen. Learn. Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 270: Birth Fathers and Adoption Services In today's episode, we discuss the available adoption services for Birth Fathers and the differences between adoption services offered to Birth Fathers and Birth Mothers. Gain a better understanding of adoptions services and how they relate to Birth Fathers. Live. Learn. Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 269: Birth Mothers & Medical Care Join us for today's podcast and learn about birth mothers and medical appointments. Learn about why it can be hard for women who have made an adoption plan to attend regularly scheduled prenatal appointments and what an adoption agency can do to help. Listen. Learn. Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 268: Adopted Siblings On today's episode, we discuss the dynamics of sibling relationships and adoption. Learn about how adopted sibling relationships evolve throughout life stages. Live. Learn. Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 267: How Adoption Works In today's episode, learn all about how the process of adoption actually works. Learn about what to expect when you are doing an adoption and the steps you will take! Listen. Learn. Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 266: How The Economy Impacts Adoption On today's podcast, we discuss the ways the economy impacts adoption for both the adoptive parents and birth parents. Understand the direct and indirect impacts on adoption. Listen. Learn. Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 265: The Impact of Grandparents on Adoption Learn about the positive impact and importance grandparents can have on adoption. Both biological and adoptive grandparents can play a vital role during and after the adoption journey. Extended family members are so important to all members of the adoption triad. Listen. Learn. Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 264: Choosing Adoptive Parents 2026 On today's episode, we discuss what it is like for birth parents to choose an adoptive family for their baby. We discuss the profile selection process and some of the things that birth parents look for when selecting an adoptive family. Listen. Learn. Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 263: Different Types of Newborn Adoptions On today's episode, we discuss the three different types of Domestic Adoption: open, semi-open, and closed. We talk about the ins and outs of each type of Domestic Adoption. We discuss the current adoption trends and how they have changed over the last few decades. Listen. Learn. Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 262: Catching Up With Our Match Coordinator 2026 Robyn is a guest on our podcast today! She has been working for Building Arizona Families for 12 years and is an adoptive mother! Robyn is a match coordinator and discusses the trends she sees, offers recommendations for prospective adoptive families, and talks about a great way to celebrate an adop...

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 261: Football and Adoption Awareness In this podcast episode, we discuss the "The Girl In The Middle" adoption awareness campaign that aired on February 8, 2026. The Girl In The Middle (60Sec) - QRCode-NCFA - Frame.io - Frame.io Listen. Learn. Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 260: Why Adoptive Families Choose to Adopt 2026 Adoptive Families choose adoption for lots of different reasons, ranging from infertility to personal preference. Listen to numerous reasons why adoption is commonly a chosen method of building a family. The more adoption awareness is spread, the more love is given. Listen. Learn. Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 259: Adoptive Family Expectations vs. Reality 2026 In today's podcast, we discuss common adoption expectations vs. the reality. Social media has had a significant impact on adoption expectations, and it is important to understand the reality of adoption. Adoption is an amazing option for many families, and understanding what to expect is vital to...

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 258: Looking Back on Adoption From a 2026 Perspective Today, on the podcast we discuss what it is like growing up as an adoptee and as you get older, how perspective may change. Learn more about adoption through the eyes of an adoptee. Listen. Learn. Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 257: The Chosen Family In today's podcast, we discuss a current online article about adoption. We highlight aspects of the adoption article and how these points are applicable to adoptions today! Listen. Learn. Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 256: Merry Christmas 2025 In today's episode, we talk about adoption and the Christmas Holiday! We discuss different ways to celebrate and incorporate history, traditions, and family holiday rituals. We discuss the importance of open adoptions and their positive impact on the holidays. Join us for our Christmas episode! Listen. Learn. Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 255: The Importance of Adoption Education for Adoptive Parents In today's episode, we discuss the importance of adoption education for adoptive parents. We encourage ongoing adoption education and the types of adoption education that are available. LIsten. Learn. Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 254: Where Do Birth Mothers Come From? 2025 In today's episode, we discuss how pregnant women find our agency to make an adoption plan. We often get asked, "How do birth mothers find you?" Learn all about how birth parents find us to make an adoption plan. Listen. Learn. Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 254: The Holidays From All Sides of The Adoption Triad 2025 Today's episode discusses the holidays and members of the adoption triad may feel or emotions they may experience during the holidays. If you are a member of the adoption triad or have a family member or friend who is a member of the adoption triad or just want to learn more about adoptio...

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 252: Untouched By Adoption On today's episode, we discuss how spreading adoption awareness to those untouched by adoption will benefit from adoption education. Adoption awareness is the way to normalize adoption. Listen. Learn. Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 5, Episode 251: Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2025 Today's episode focuses on Domestic Violence Awareness and how domestic violence can impact or influence a birth parent's choice with an unplanned pregnancy. Adoption is an option that women choose when facing an unplanned pregnancy and are involved in a domestically violent relationship. Listen. Learn....

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 250: Birth Mother Living Expenses Explained 2025 Becoming more educated in the area of birth mother living expenses will help you to feel more confident in your understanding of the adoption process and more knowledgeable about adoption in general. Learn all about birth mother living expenses during the adoption process. Understand the process and...

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 249: What to Expect When You Are Expecting to Adopt In today's episode we discuss the challenges and ups and downs of Domestic Adoption. We talk about occurrences that often happen within a Domestic Adoption Journey. We discuss what to expect and how to be prepared, Prepare yourself with adoption education. Listen. Learn. Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 4, Episode 248: Siblings of Adoptees Join us for today's episode about siblings of adoptees. Learn about the brothers and sisters of the baby that is placed for adoption. Understand the shared benefits of open adoption on biological siblings. Listen. Learn. Love.