What Effect Does Giving Up Your Child Have on Your Health?

Most of society views women who give up their child for adoption as selfish or irresponsible. This may be a contributing factor as to why some women feel ashamed or guilty, even though adoption was the best option for them.

In many instances, women choose to opt for adoption, not because it's an easy way out of being a parent, but because it is in the best interest of the child.

So, how does a woman know that she's making the right decision?

These women aren't just giving up a child saying, "I'm done." They are making a careful, thought-out decision.

But, just because the child is now with a new mom, that doesn't mean the biological mom is free and clear of the mothering experience. Most women who deliver a child have some common postpartum experiences after child-birth.

There is also a lot of grief and loss that goes along with a adoption.