Our Texas adoption social workers explain how you can choose adoption after delivery

Some women start an adoption plan early in their pregnancies, while others choose adoption after delivery for a variety of reasons. Our adoption agency has the resources to handle last minute adoptions, both at the hospital bedside or after the baby has been brought home. Our Texas adoption social workers meet new mothers wherever they are, providing the compassionate support they need when considering this tough but loving choice.

If you are pregnant or have recently given birth, and you are having doubts about becoming a mom, know this: You do not have to do this alone. You have options, and help is available for you. Whether you ultimately choose to parent or place your baby into a loving adoptive home, we are here to help you.

Why do some mothers wait to make their decision about last minute adoptions?

For some women, the decision to choose adoption after delivery comes easily. But for many others, their situation only feels real once they are holding their baby in their arms. Raising a baby is an incredible responsibility, with a little life depending on you for every need. It’s natural to love your baby, but also to have doubts about your ability to give them the security and abundant life that you want for them.

There are many other situations in which mothers may choose last minute adoptions.

• CPS cases. When Child Protective Services gets involved in cases of addiction or other unsafe situations, the mother faces a difficult choice: Potentially lose custody of the baby to foster care and anonymous adoption, or make the loving choice of adoption after delivery. By choosing to make an adoption plan, mothers can pick the baby’s adoptive parents and decide what level of contact they want to have with them going forward.
• Surprise pregnancies. In some cases, women do not realize they are pregnant until a baby arrives. Choosing adoption after delivery is a viable option for women who suddenly find themselves with a newborn, but are completely unprepared for parenthood.
• Unexpected hardships. When support from a father or family evaporates, a mother may be left facing parenthood alone. It is difficult to provide a good life for a child when facing financial challenges, instability, joblessness or homelessness. Last minute adoptions give mothers a chance to give their children a safe home full of love and opportunities to thrive.

What are the options for adoption after delivery?

Women can pursue adoption at any time before or after a baby is born. Though you may feel like you need to rush to a decision, it’s OK to take some time, learn about all of your options, and come to a decision that will bring you peace.

Even with a last minute adoption, our Texas adoption agency can help you find adoptive parents who are prepared to provide your child with a permanent and loving home at a moment’s notice. If you are in labor, have recently delivered or are back at home with your baby, you can call our Texas adoption social workers, 24 hours a day, at 817-784-7641. We are here to support you, no matter what you decide to do next.