An increasing number of single women, sensing their biological clocks ticking, are choosing to adopt. Previous societal stigmas about low-income and/or young unwed mothers is being turned upside down by a growing group of older, well educated, professional women are pursuing adoption as a means to parenthood.

"Not unlike their married counterparts who pursue adoption, single women often pursue motherhood citing the same need and desire to love and nurture a child of their own."

Thanks to the Internet and television, resources abound for single adoptive-parents; those who intend to stay single, and those who hope to one day share their parenting experiences with a significant other. Read more online.