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After Domestic Infant Adoption
In this section find resources relevant for families who have adopted an infant.
Developmental Stages
American Academy of Pediatrics
Allows caregivers to look up a range of resources according to the child's age, including infancy.
Smoke Signals: Early Signs in Our Adopted Children of Attachment Issues
RainbowKids.com
Lists signs indicating that an adopted infant is struggling to attach.
Infant Massage for Bonding: Touch to Connect
Adoption Today (2005)
Illustrates the benefits of infant massage to promote bonding and connection with a baby.
Mental Health, Attachment and Breastfeeding: Implications for Adopted Children and Their Mothers
National Center for Biotechnology Information (2006)
Reviews the evidence in physiological and behavioral research that breastfeeding can play a significant role in developing attachment between child and mother.
Newborn Care: Common-Sense Strategies for Stressed-Out Parents
The Mayo Clinic
Lists 10 practical strategies to handle the new stresses in your life, as well as links to more baby care articles.
Section on Adoption and Foster Care
American Academy of Pediatrics
Shares knowledge and skills of its membership of international physician members and allied health professionals to improve the health and well-being of children and youth in foster care and those who have been adopted.
Share Your Story: Domestic Adoption and Attachment
Adoptive Families Magazine
Recounts stories from parents about how they bonded with their infants.
Welcome Home: A Guide to Bonding With Your Baby After Adoption
Adoptive Families Magazine
Offers strategies for enhancing attachment in the weeks and months after the baby comes home.