What Do Expectant Mothers Actually Look For in an Adoption Profile Book?

Authenticity, not polish. An expectant mother is looking for a real, specific sense of who a family is, not a generic narrative that could describe almost anyone.

Authenticity, not polish

Expectant mothers reviewing profile books are looking for a real, specific sense of who a family is, not a generic "we love to travel and can't wait to be parents" narrative that could describe almost anyone. The families who stand out are the ones whose books reflect something true and specific about them.

A real smile beats a perfect photo

She's looking for a real smile, a real hand on a real shoulder, a look between two people that tells her something true about how you love each other. The photo that looks imperfect to you may be the one she remembers.

One true detail

The detail that makes a family memorable is usually small and ordinary: a Saturday routine, a family joke, the way a child says a particular word. These details rarely come up on their own, which is why they're found in an interview, not a checklist.