Unsure about adoption? Our FAQs about hospital adoptions may help

When you hold your newborn for the first time, it’s natural to feel a mix of emotions. For women who worry that they aren’t ready to be mothers, but also feel unsure about adoption, those feelings can be complicated. For those considering modern adoptions in Texas, our professional team can provide the facts about hospital adoptions, so that mothers can feel at peace with their next steps – whatever they may be.

Legacy’s compassionate counselors have answered thousands of questions from mothers and fathers of newborns. These are the most common questions we hear about adoptions, along with what some new parents have had to say about their experiences.

I love my baby so much, but I don’t know if I can be a good parent right now. What if I feel unsure about adoption?

Your strong feelings of love for your baby are natural, so of course you want to give your child a wonderful, abundant life full of opportunity. Adoption can be a loving choice to give your baby a future that you cannot provide.

“None of my options were easy. I wasn’t giving away anything. I was choosing a family to provide so much more than I could.”

What about me? Is it selfish for me to consider hospital adoptions?

It’s perfectly normal to want a good future for yourself, in which you are able to pursue your own goals and reach your dreams. You matter, and your future matters too. Ensuring a safe, secure, loving future for your child is a wonderful gift that you can give to them. You should never feel guilty or selfish for wanting the best for your baby and for yourself.

“Looking back, I can clearly see that I was really not ready to be a parent. I had goals that I wanted for myself, and I wanted my child to be able to make the most of his life, too. I know I made the best decision for both of us.”

What if nobody wants to adopt my baby?

Our adoptive families all wish to welcome a precious child into their families because they have so much love to give. We have many adoptive families who are eager to welcome children of different ethnicities, as well as those with physical or intellectual disabilities. They all look forward to the day they will receive a call that they have been chosen for hospital adoptions that will make those dreams come true.

“My son is beautifully biracial and very loved by his adoptive parents and me!”

What if I’ve tested positive for drugs or have an open CPS case? Can people like me still pursue hospital adoptions?

Absolutely. In fact, adoption is the best way for a mother to play a role in her child’s future. When CPS places a child into foster care, the state will choose a foster family, and the mother may lose contact with the child. But when you choose adoption with Legacy Adoption Services, you can choose your child’s parents and stay in contact with them through the years ahead. CPS will often close the case after the child has been placed for adoption.

“I made some bad choices in my past, but this is different. I voluntarily placed my child for adoption to give her the stable home she deserves.”

I still feel so unsure about adoption. Will I be able to know how my baby is doing?

Adoption is no longer the secretive mystery that it once was. Not only will you get to choose your child’s future family, you will get to maintain contact with the family in whatever way brings you the greatest peace of mind. Many mothers choose to receive updates about their babies through photos and letters, social media or private online portals, or phone or video calls. Some adoption plans allow for in-person visits with the family, so mothers can see their babies thrive and grow into well-adjusted, happy children and adults.

“My baby’s pictures are on my phone. He has the cutest grin. Sometimes I stare at his face while I’m at school.”

Reach out to learn more about hospital adoption

If you feel unsure about adoption, get all the facts, so that you can come to a decision that is right for you. Our experienced team specializes in modern adoptions in Texas, and we have handled many hospital adoptions through the years with wonderful outcomes. We are here to help you explore all of your options, and you can contact us anytime, 24/7, to speak with a caring counselor.