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Most of what we know about adoption we receive from the media or from our past. We see Angelina Jolie and Madonna adopt children from around the world. We remember the children adopted from our childhood neighborhood. But neither is a realistic picture of today's adoption.

There are many myths and falsehoods about the adoption out, and domestic adoption in particular. Families who are considering adoption need to know the facts in order to make an informed choice.

Myth # 1 - Most birth mothers are adolescents

When you think of adoption, Can you imagine the pregnant high school girl in the movie Juno? In fact, most mothers who choose adoption for their children are born between 19 and 30 years of age. Many single mothers who are and understand realities and sacrifices involved in raising a child and choose adoption to her son a better life. Adoption is a loving and mature choice and many mothers want a role active in their adoption plan.

Myth # 2 - No healthy babies for adoption in the U.S.

Tens of thousands of healthy newborns are adopted each year in the U.S. - That as many if not more, than the number of international adoptions. The myth that children are only available for adoption in the U.S. are exposed to drugs is simply false. Most women considering adoption of their children using drugs and are not receiving prenatal care. In fact, babies given up for adoption are as healthy as all babies born in the U.S.

Myth # 3 - The adoption process takes many years

With domestic adoption, the weather is unpredictable because it depends on when selected by the prospective birth mother. Depending on the quality of the profile you create and open to different situations, many domestic adoptions can be completed in a few months.

Myth # 4 - The birth mother can come and ask by Baby Back

If an adoption was done legally through lawyers of renown and agencies, adoptive parents have full parental rights as soon as the adoption is finalized. Before concluding, some states have a revocation period during which the birth mother may revoke her consent, but the adoptive families can assess risks, case by case basis before entering into an agreement. Other states have no withdrawal period at all. Despite the publicity surrounding high profile a few cases, after the revocation of adoption are extremely rare.

Myth # 5 - Closed adoptions are the best (or vice versa)

Adoption is not one size fits all arrangements. Some families are large with open adoption, while the closed adoption is best for others. There are options available and various levels of openness so that each family can choose what type of adoption is best for them.

Myth # 6 - Adopted children are emotionally disturbed or have behavior issues

Research shows that adopted children are as well adjusted as their non-adopted peers. Some studies even suggest that adopted children are better adjusted due to the fact that adoptive parents tend to be more mature and financially stable. Since all children, some are very talented and bright, some are less capable and are more factors that predispose them to potential difficulties. Most adoptees within the normal range.

Myth # 7 - all adoptions are expensive

The cost of adoption varies greatly. Domestic adoptions can cost less than $ 10,000 to $ 40,000. As a consultant for the adoption, most adoptions I see are health, newborn Caucasian and therefore costs generally range from $ 25,000 to $ 35,000. Adopting an older child can be much less expensive and there are encouraging adoption programs in many states that may involve little or no money. From 2009, the government will offer new adoptive parents a tax credit of up to $ 12,150 that can significantly help defray costs.

These are just some of the dominant myths that often cloud the decision making for pre-adoptive families. There are many factors that come into the couple's decisions regarding adoption. Fortunately, there are few resources and little support available for prospective adoptive parents to obtain information and prepare for the challenges and joys of adoption may bring to their lives.

Nicole Witt is Executive Director of The Adoption Consultancy, an unbiased resource serving pre-adoptive families by providing them with the education, information and guidance they need to safely adopt a healthy newborn, usually within 3 to 12 months. For more adoption information and resources go to http://www.AdoptANewLife.com or call 813-681-6232.

Ms. Witt is recognized as an information source; she has been interviewed by Today, World News Tonight, Fox News, and many radio programs. She has also been interviewed for articles appearing on http://www.WebMD.com and http://www.CBSNews.com. Her articles have been featured in local and national publications such as "Family Building" magazine.

Ms. Witt is a member of the National Association of Female Executives (NAFE), the World Speakers Association (WSA), the American Professional Speakers Association, and the Florida Speakers Association. Nicole is also an active professional member of RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association and co-founded the Tampa chapter of the organization in 2007.

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