Making the choice to place a baby for adoption is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. It is an incredibly selfless act. A birth mother who decides to place her baby for adoption is not only choosing to give life to her child, but is choosing to give her child important things that she may not be able to provide herself – such as a two-parent family, or financial and emotional security. She may also feel as though she is simply not in a stage in her life where she can provide a secure home for her child. An advantage to adoption is that the birth mother can feel confident about her decision, knowing that her baby is going to be loved and well-cared for. An important thing to know is that you, the birth mother, can be the one to choose the family who will raise your child. You can meet the family and perhaps have an opportunity to get to know them personally, which can help you determine if adoption is the right choice for you.