The Adoptive Solo Mum

Season 2, Episode 10,   Aug 18, 2020, 02:00 AM

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Naomi speaks to Helen who is a solo mum to an adopted son.
They discuss: making the decision to adopt when single, going through IUI, the length of time the adoption process can take, how you get matched with a child, meeting her son for the first time, the first days and months as you get to know each other, how long it takes before you are legally a parent, contact with the biological parents, being honest with the child about where he comes from.

Naomi speaks to Helen who is a solo mum to an adopted son.
They discuss: making the decision to adopt when single, going through IUI, the length of time the adoption process can take, how you get matched with a child, meeting her son for the first time, the first days and months as you get to know each other, how long it takes before you are legally a parent, contact with the biological parents, being honest with the child about where he comes from.