While there are many pros to domestic adoption, there can be some negative aspects as well, including birth parent expenses if choosing to do a private adoption, possible emotional turmoil and long waiting lists. Since many adoptive parents seek to adopt a newborn, private adoption agencies fulfill that need by matching birth parents with potential adoptive parents. Many fees many be involved that can include birth parent medical costs, living expenses and monthly allowances. If a certain race is preferred, there may be long waiting lists. Of course, there is always the possibility of the birth parents having a change of heart before the adoption is complete.
Advantages of International Adoption
International adoption is the process in which adoptive parents legally adopt a child born in a different country. This path is long and complicated, but there are so many positive benefits to adopting a child in need overseas. One advantage to international adoption is that there are many children who need loving homes in less fortunate countries, making availability a non-issue. Peace of mind is always important during such a big life decision and international adoption may provide that; since these children are typically orphans, there is no risk of the birth mother changing her mind before the adoption is legal and no birth mother expenses. Depending on the country, requirements may be less strict for potential adopters as well. For example, some countries allow single mothers,