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Hospital Adoption
If you are in labor or if your baby is already born, after-delivery adoption is still an option. Contact us when you're in labor, from the hospital, or even after you've returned home with the baby. We are always here to help you through the last-minute hospital adoption process.
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Whatever you’re feeling right now — scared, unsure, or just needing someone to listen — our birthmother coordinators are here for you. They have walked alongside many women facing an unplanned pregnancy, and they will never pressure or judge you.
Reach out however feels most comfortable: give us a call, send a text, or fill out the form. You don’t need to have anything figured out first.
Hear from birthmothers who have been where you are
It's never too late to place a baby up for adoption
It's not uncommon for mothers to choose adoption from the hospital. This type of adoption is usually referred to as a last-minute adoption, hospital adoption, or after-delivery adoption.
Choosing adoption after your baby is born can be a difficult decision. Whatever your reasons may be, you can take the time to learn about the adoption process and decide whether it's right for you and your baby. You can still choose an adoptive family and talk about what you want your adoption to look like.
At Angel Adoption, we understand that thinking about after-delivery adoption can be stressful, especially when you're also recovering from childbirth. We've been helping families and birthmothers through newborn adoption since 1998, and we've heard from many women who didn't begin considering adoption until they were already at the hospital. Starting the process late does not mean you've missed your chance to create an adoption plan.
Hospitals and adoption professionals can help coordinate the steps involved in adopting a newborn from the hospital. Your coordinator can help you understand your options and connect you with the professionals needed to complete the adoption according to the laws in your state.
We're here for you day or night
Call or text us anytime at 815-307-5837 or text us
Place your baby for adoption from the hospital
Even though it is a last-minute adoption, you will still have full control of your adoption plan.
Our team of adoption coordinators is experienced in helping with last-minute hospital adoptions and will work quickly to coordinate what needs to happen next. Our waiting families have already taken steps to prepare for adoption and may be able to travel on short notice. Placing your baby for adoption from the hospital may seem overwhelming, but you don't have to figure everything out at once.
- Step 1:Contact us via phone or text at 815-307-5837 or text us, or reach us through email. One of our last-minute adoption coordinators will help you.
- Step 2:We'll send you some adoptive family profiles to look through. If you'd like help narrowing down your choices, tell your coordinator.
- Step 3:An adoption professional will help you create an adoption plan and work through the legal steps involved. You can also decide what level of contact you'd like to have with the adoptive family. The timing for signing adoption consent depends on the law in your state, and your adoption professional will explain when that can happen.
- Step 4:Once you choose a family, we'll work quickly to coordinate with them and the professionals involved in your adoption.
- Step 5:Your adoption professional will explain what happens when your baby is discharged from the hospital. The exact process can depend on your circumstances and the laws in your state.
- Step 6:We'll help you understand what financial assistance and other support for birth mothers may be available during and after the adoption.
“To anyone considering adoption: this is such a selfless decision. It is a pure act of love. Do not feel ashamed. You are wonderful.”
— Ocean, birthmother to Wren
Can I Still Place My Baby for Adoption After Birth?
Yes. You can consider adoption after your baby is born, whether you're still at the hospital or you've already taken your baby home.
We hear from women at different points after delivery. Some contact us from their hospital room. Others call after they have been home with their baby and have had more time to think about what they want to do.
If that's where you are now, you can contact us anytime, day or night.
Get totally free, confidential, and non-judgemental help and support.
Choose from families who have completed the required steps to be approved to adopt a baby.
Decide how much contact you want to have with the family.
Learn what financial assistance may be available based on your circumstances and state law.
“Nothing in life is certain, but wanting your child to have more than you can offer is the biggest act of love any human could do.”
— Heather, birthmother to Grace
Frequently Asked Questions About Last-Minute Adoptions
If I'm in labor and haven't made an adoption plan yet, can I still choose adoption?
Yes. We hear from women who first contact us while they're in labor or from the hospital. You don't need to have an adoption plan prepared before you call. We can help you begin your plan and look at waiting families. The timing of the legal steps after birth depends on the laws in your state, and the adoption professional working with you will explain what applies to your situation.
My baby has already been born, can I still make an adoption plan?
Yes. This includes women who are still in the hospital and women who have already brought their baby home. We can help you look at adoptive families and connect you with an adoption professional who can explain what needs to happen from there. Learn more in our adoption guide for birth parents.
Can I choose my baby's adoptive family?
Yes. After you contact us, we can send you adoptive family profiles to look through. You can consider the things that matter to you when choosing a family for your baby, and your coordinator can help you narrow down your choices if you'd like. You can also decide what level of communication you'd like to have with the family. It's up to you how open or private you want that relationship to be. Learn more about the types of adoptions for birth mothers.
How are adoptive families screened?
Before a family is eligible to adopt, they must complete the adoption requirements that apply in their state, including an adoption home study. A home study looks closely at the family and their readiness to adopt. It includes background checks and can include interviews, financial and health information, references, and a review of the home.
Is financial assistance available for me?
Financial assistance may be available for certain pregnancy and adoption-related expenses. What can be provided depends on your circumstances and the laws in your state. Your adoption professional can explain what assistance is allowed in your situation.
Do I have to pay to place my baby for adoption?
No. Angel Adoption's services are free for expectant birth mothers. We will never ask you to pay to place your baby for adoption.
We're Here For You 24/7
Whether you're in labor, at the hospital, or already home with your baby, you can still ask about adoption. You don't need to know exactly what you want before you contact us. Call or text us, tell us what's going on, and we'll help you understand your options.
