Understanding Adoption: Open vs Closed and What to Expect After Placement

Understand the difference between open and closed adoption is important, but what matters most is what to realistically expect after placement.

This guide goes beyond the basics, breaking down both types of adoption while also preparing you for what life can actually look like after placement. It covers how expectations can differ from reality, how support can change, and what many birth mothers are not prepared for.

Written from lived experience, this guide provides honest insight and practical guidance to help you feel more informed, more prepared, and less alone in what comes next.