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3 Benefits Of An Open Adoption

13 January 2020

Lieve Boekholt

If you are currently pregnant and looking to put your baby up for adoption, you may be wondering about choosing between an open and a closed adoption. Before you make up your mind and make a life-altering decision, get to know some of the many benefits of an open adoption. Then, you can better decide which adoption option is right for you and your unborn baby. 

You Will Get to Know the People Raising the Baby

One of the many benefits of an open adoption is that you will get to know the people raising your baby. You will know what kinds of people they are, how they interact with their adopted child, and how they will be as parents. 

Knowing these parents can and will give you peace of mind about your decision for adoption. It will also allow you to ensure that the child you gave up for adoption is well-loved and well taken care of by the people who will become your baby's parents. 

The Adoptive Parents Will Get to Know Your Family History

On the other side of the coin, in addition to getting to know you personally, the adoptive parents will also be able to talk to you about your family's health history when they have questions. Family medical histories are an important part of a child's (and an adult's) health records. They can help to diagnose issues and can also help in preventive care. 

Being able to contact you at any time will allow the adoptive parents access to that information when it is needed. You could then potentially have a major impact on the health of the child long after you give them to their adoptive parents. 

You May Be Able to Interact with Your Child

While you may not be ready to raise the child inside you, you may still want to know them and interact with them as they grow and get older. In an open adoption situation, you will be able to do that to some extent. Most open adoptions allow for yearly (or more frequent) visits to see the child and interact with them. This can be written into the adoption contract to ensure the adoptive parents follow the agreed-upon schedule. 

You will also be able to get updates and photos of the child throughout the years to help you know how they are doing and who they are becoming. This can be a very helpful situation for you and the child. The child will know who you are and when they are old enough, why you chose adoption. This can give the child peace of mind and prevent them from wondering who their birth parents are for the rest of their lives. 

Now that you know three benefits of open adoption, you can better decide if this is the right option for you. Speak with a representative of an open adoption service to learn more. 

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