This information is usually less accessible in international adoption. In addition, there are certain health problems, such as Hepatitis B infection, that are more common in international than in domestic adoptions. Age of Child Those who wish to adopt a newborn baby, choose domestic adoption. Although there are some adoptions of three and four month olds, most children adopted internationally are six months of age or older. Some prospective adoptive parents want to put distance between themselves and the birthparents.
Some families have a special feeling for another country or culture.
They may have lived there or had family from that nation. In considering adoption, it feels natural to them to turn to a land for which they have such affection. Others may have a curiosity about and fascination with a particular country and turn to it for that reason. Gender Prospective adoptive parents who have a strong gender preference will often turn to international adoption because gender preference can often be honored. Identity Being adopted is a complicated and challenging experience.