The adoption process: How to put a newborn up for adoption
Many women who find themselves with an unplanned pregnancy don’t know where to begin or what to do next. If it feels confusing, just remember two things: You have options, and you do not have to do this alone. Our options counselors are happy to help you explore your options, realistically assess your situation, and learn about how to put a newborn up for adoption. By arming yourself with knowledge about both parenting and the adoption process, including Texas state adoption laws, you can find peace of mind in making an informed choice.
How does the adoption process work?
The first thing to know about how to put a newborn up for adoption is that reaching out to our agency for information doesn’t obligate you to choose one option over another. We believe that learning about the adoption process should happen in a pressure-free environment.
Depending on your situation, you may also be reassured to learn that you can make an adoption plan for a newborn either before or after the baby is born. There are many reasons why a mother might have doubts or change her mind about parenting after her baby arrives. Newborn and infant adoption are options that are always there if a mother needs them.
Our options counselors are more than happy to explain the process to you and answer all of your questions, with no judgment. In the meantime, here’s a quick overview of what the process looks like for you, as your baby’s mother.
- Contact us to speak with an options counselor
- Learn all about the adoption process and how our expert team can support you
- If you choose to proceed with adoption, review our profiles of waiting families
- Choose the adoptive family you want for your child, based on the factors that are most important to you
- Meet with the adoptive parents in person, if you wish
- Make your personal adoption plan, documenting your preferences for labor and delivery and post-placement contact with the adoptive family and your child
- Deliver your baby at the hospital of your choice
- Sign your adoption consent documents (a 48-hour post-delivery waiting period is required by Texas state adoption laws)
- Continue to receive our compassionate counseling services for as long as you need them
While the legal aspects of the process can feel complicated, you can rely on the experience and guidance of our professional adoption agency team to protect your interests and ensure that your preferences are heard and respected.
Questions about how to put a newborn up for adoption?
If you are considering adoption for your baby, but you have questions or concerns about any part of the adoption process, we urge you to reach out to our caring options counselors. You can contact us any time, day or night, to get the answers you need. We will not pressure you to choose one path over another, as our only goal is to equip you with reliable information so that you can make informed decisions on your own.
If you are pregnant or have recently delivered, and are curious about how to put a newborn up for adoption, we are here to support you however we can. Call us at (817) 799-6834 to get started.
