Author Archives: Kathleen Warschefsky

Can I breastfeed or pump milk for my baby if I am placing him or her for adoption?

By Kathleen Warschefsky | Published August 16, 2010

We hear all of the time how many nutrients are in a mother’s breast milk and how healthy it is for a baby. Many birthmothers and adoptive parents want their child to benefit from this as well. This is something that you will discuss with your counselor and with the adoptive parents before the baby [...]

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Choosing the Right Parents

By Kathleen Warschefsky | Published July 19, 2010

How will I know if I am choosing the right adoptive parents for my baby? Choosing who will be the parents of your child is an enormous decision for most birthmothers. The IAC has all kinds of families that have gone through extensive screening who are now waiting to adopt. When you begin to make [...]

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What happens if I don’t know who the birthfather is?

By Kathleen Warschefsky | Published June 21, 2010

As counselors, we are used to dealing with many different kinds of birthfather situations. Sometimes a birthmother knows him well, and sometimes she doesn’t. Sometimes, there is more than one possible birthfather. This isn’t something to feel embarrassed about – it happens more often than you think! What’s most important is that you tell us [...]

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Can I choose the name for my baby?

By Kathleen Warschefsky | Published June 2, 2010

What a baby will be named can be a big decision for both birthparents and adoptive parents. A name represents a lot of things – both for the person giving the name and the person “wearing” it. Before the baby is born, you will have a chance to discuss your ideas for a name with [...]

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