As someone who is considering adoption for your baby, you are the only person who can decide what is best for you and your child.

But, that doesn’t mean you are alone throughout the adoption process, even after you’ve given birth. With the help of an adoption agency, you can receive beneficial adoption support and services to complete every step of your journey.

Connect with an adoption agency today to learn more about the help you can get when putting your baby up for adoption after birth.

Can I Give My Baby up for Adoption after I Give Birth?

Yes, putting your baby up for adoption after birth is a brave choice you can make and happens more than you might realize. Whether you are days away from delivery or have been parenting for months, adoption is always an option for you.

Some women know early on that adoption is right for them while others are uncertain until late in their pregnancy or even after their baby has been born.

Giving a child up for adoption after birth is very common. Because there is no maximum age to give a child up for adoption, you shouldn’t be discouraged if you’ve decided that adoption is the best choice for you weeks or months after your baby is born.

Casey, a birth mother, placed her 2-year-old twins for adoption. After struggling to make ends meet as a single mother, she wanted something better for her sons. Although adoption is never easy, it’s a decision Casey felt was best for them and her.

“I don’t regret the adoption because I know it’s what was supposed to happen,” Casey said. “I was supposed to raise them for two years so they could be with their family now. If I didn’t, they would never have had the chance to be with their wonderful family and to have all the opportunities they have in their lives.”

Can You Give up a Baby in the Hospital? 

Yes, putting your baby up for adoption after birth in the hospital is fairly common among pregnant women considering adoption. Many people don’t consider adoption until right before or after delivery. If this is your case, contact an adoption agency now to begin the process.

The hospital adoption process is similar to choosing adoption earlier in your pregnancy. But, it will be much faster. You will follow these five basic steps of the adoption process:

• Step 1: Decide adoption is right for you and your baby
• Step 2: Connect with an adoption agency
• Step 3: Choose your baby’s adoptive parents
• Step 4: Give birth at the hospital
• Step 5: Build a relationship with the family and your child after placement (if you choose)

When Is It Too Late to Put Your Baby up for Adoption after Birth?

It is never too late to start the process and give away your baby after birth. Whether you’ve been parenting your child for a few weeks or you just gave birth, there is no “deadline” for putting your baby up for adoption after birth.

To get started now, or if you still have questions about putting your baby up for adoption after birth, you can get immediate assistance when you call a 24-hour hotline like 1-800-ADOPTION.

Do You Get Money for Putting a Baby up for Adoption? 

No. It is illegal to receive payment of any kind when you give your baby away at birth or later. But, adoption is always free for you because a reliable adoption agency will provide financial assistance during your adoption process.

Each state has its own laws about adoption financial assistance, but you can typically receive additional financial help for things like:

• 24/7 adoption support
• Medical expenses
• Rent
• Utilities
• Legal expenses
• Transportation to and from doctor’s appointments
• And more

If you’re putting your baby up for adoption after birth because you are not financially equipped to support your child, then you are making a selfless, loving decision. Connect with an adoption agency today to receive more information about their financial assistance.

If I Give My Baby up for Adoption, Can I Get It Back? 

In the best interest of the baby, once the revocation period passes, there is no way for you to reclaim your child or your parental rights. That’s why it’s so crucial that you do not give your baby away at birth until you are ready.

But, you willhave opportunities to change your mind and discontinue the adoption process at any other point during your pregnancy. And, you will have your birth parent specialist by your side every step of the way to answer your questions and counsel you through any uncertainty.

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