title: Helping infertile couples explore the option of adoption.
abstract: Adoption often is considered an ideal option for infertile couples. This article presents topics health-care professionals should address when discussing adoption with infertile couples and delineates interventions for anticipatory guidance once they decide to adopt.
authors.affiliation: Capstone College of Nursing, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa 35487-0358.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Sherrod
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000300:Adoption; D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods*; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006117:Grief; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration