A Dual-Career Couple's Experience with Adoption: The Dramatic Impact of Moving from Couple to Instant Parenthood

Abstract

Couples who adopt children undergo unique transitions to parent hood. Each adoption is different, and each comes with the full spectrum of emotions from elation to grief. This article presents one couple's experience with transitioning from couple to parenthood and their struggle with mental health support.

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adoption parenting infertility couples adjustment

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