Giving Baby Up for Adoption at the Hospital

Deciding to parent or place your baby for adoption is a life-changing decision, and sometimes you don’t know what’s right for you until the last minute.

There is no right or wrong time to choose adoption, and giving your baby up for adoption at the hospital is an option whether you just checked in or if your baby has already been born.

With adoption, you have the chance to choose a brighter future for your child, knowing they’ll be on a path toward a life full of love and opportunity.  Many women have chosen adoption after the baby is born and in some cases have waited a year or longer after birth. No matter your situation, we’re ready to help.

Fill out our free online contact form or call 1-800-ADOPTION to speak with an adoption specialist today to find out about your options.

Can I Give My Baby Up for Adoption at the Hospital?

Yes! This is what’s known as a hospital adoption or last-minute adoption, and it’s quite common. Some women aren’t ready to choose adoption until they arrive at the hospital or until after they’ve given birth. As soon as you’re ready, you can reach out to us and an adoption specialist will start helping you creating an adoption plan so that you can find a family for your baby as soon as possible.

Giving a Baby Up for Adoption at the Hospital [5 Steps]

Giving a baby up for adoption at the hospital is a lot more common than you think. We’re ready and prepared to help you through a simplified process so that you can focus on the well-being of your baby, while we handle the rest. With over 30 years of experience in adoption, we have seen every situation possible and are ready to help you navigate yours.

Although a hospital adoption may be fast-tracked, you can count on the same amount of support and benefits throughout your journey. Whether you just arrived at the hospital or are giving your baby up for adoption after birth, here are some of the steps you can expect to take throughout the process:

Step 1: Reach Out and Connect With Your Dedicated Adoption Specialist in Iowa

Your adoption specialist will be by your side in the hospital giving you one-on-one support and will help you understand every aspect of the process so you can focus on what matters: creating a brighter future for yourself and your baby. Not only that, but your specialist will help you:

• Get 24/7 support throughout your journey, ensuring you’ll never be alone.

• Create an adoption plan that’s customized to fit your needs, giving you complete control in the process.

• Choose the best family for your baby from our database of hundreds of pre-screened families ready to welcome your baby into their hearts and home.

• Experience a simplified, streamlined process from start to finish.

• Determine how much contact you want in the future with the adoptive family and your child.

• And more.

With complete and dedicated care from our adoption specialists, you’ll be able to focus on what’s best for you and your baby in the hospital. Compared to other professionals, you’ll find comfort in knowing that we’ll always be there to support you, even years after the adoption is complete.  Contact us now, if you’re considering giving your baby up after birth.

Step 2: Create a Personalized Adoption Plan in Iowa and Receive Financial Support

Your adoption specialist will be your guide and assistant throughout every step of the process, helping you create a tailored adoption plan that will act as a roadmap for your entire experience. Even when you’re giving your baby up for adoption at the hospital in Iowa, we’ll still help you create an adoption plan. Your customized plan will include:

• Help with rent, utilities and other bills.

• Traits you’re looking for in the ideal family for your baby.

• The amount of contact you want to have with the family before and after the baby is born.

• A breakdown of the legal process of adoption

Speak to a real birth mom now to learn what adoption is like and to get all of your questions answered.

Step 3: Choose the Right Family for Your Baby in Iowa

Even if you’re giving your baby up for adoption at the hospital, you will be able to choose the adoptive family. One of the best things about choosing a brighter future for yourself is finding a family for your baby who best fits your preferences. Maybe you’ve imagined your baby growing up near the ocean, in a big city or somewhere in between.

Wherever that may be, we work with the widest selection of families waiting to adopt who go through extensive screening to ensure they’re ready to give your baby the best life possible. When you choose a family, you can expect to find:

• Families who have completed a 52-step screening process, give you confidence that they’ll be the best parents to your baby.

• Families that match your preferences and are eager to build a relationship with you for years to come.

• Videos and pictures of the family to decide if their lifestyle is one you want your baby to grow up in.

You can start finding the right family by checking out our adoptive family profiles.

Step 4: Get to Know the Adoptive Family in Iowa

After you’ve found the best family for your baby, you’ll be able to get to know the family over a phone call mediated by your adoption specialist. You can decide what you want your relationship with them to look like. You can choose which type of contact you’re comfortable with and how often you want to communicate.  This can include:

• Emails

• Texts

• Phone calls

• Facetime

• In-person visits

• Letters

It is 100% your decision to decide how much contact you want with the family.

You’re in complete control over the process and we will help facilitate the type of contact you wish to have with the family. Getting to know the family builds the foundation for open communication after the adoption is complete, letting you stay connected to your child through whichever form of communication you’re most comfortable with.

Step 5: Prepare for Life After Placement

Your adoption specialist will help you through the remaining legal process and complete your adoption paperwork at the hospital. They’ll also give you everything you need to prepare for life ahead, helping to provide resources and counseling if you need them.

If you decide to stay in contact with the adoptive family post-placement, you can build a relationship with them and stay up-to-date with your child’s milestones at whatever level you’re comfortable with. Whether that’s occasional texts and pictures, yearly in-person visits or emails, you’ll be able to watch your baby grow for years to come.

Although it may seem like things are moving fast, know that your life post-adoption is full of opportunities. Whether you’ve always wanted to pursue educational goals or accomplish great things in your career, your decision opened the doors to possibilities you wouldn’t have had otherwise.

Because of adoption, you can focus on life ahead, knowing your baby will always be loved.

If you’re ready to create a brighter future for yourself and your baby, fill out our form to connect with us today.