So often in adoption, there is a rush for an expectant or birth parent to sign a termination of parental rights as soon as the mandatory waiting period has passed.

In addition to being a fierce advocate for expectant parents and high ethical standards in adoption, Meshan is a Pregnancy Social Worker with Paths for Families in Maryland, Virginia, and DC. She is an LCSW-C with a degree in Psychology, a minor in  Neuroscience, and her Masters in Social Work.

In this episode we also discuss:

• Pregnancy neuroscience and risk factors for postpartum mood and anxiety disorders
• The complexities of adoption plans made at the hospital
• Crisis decision making
• Adoption professionals as choice architects and advocating for better practices in adoption

Links mentioned:

Family Preservation Project

AdoptChange

Ethical Family Building

The Turnaway Study

Thanks for listening!

Love what you're hearing? Don't forget to subscribe to the Modern Adoption podcast and give us a 5-star rating so other people know to listen!

Have a topic you want us to talk about or interested in being a guest on the Modern Adoption podcast? Email [email protected]