Frequently Asked Question

Adoption After Giving Birth - Is It Possible?

woman with unplanned pregnancy looks out the window after deciding to go through adoption after giving birth

The simple answer to the question in the headline is YES. Absolutely. In fact, while pre-birth planning lets you, your family and friends, and even the adoptive family have more time to adjust and prepare, it’s not at all uncommon for mothers to choose adoption after giving birth.

You may decide to “put your child up for adoption” after birth for a variety of reasons. You may have a better understanding of adoption as an option. Or you may find yourself without the support you were counting on. No matter the circumstances, don’t hesitate to contact us at Friends in Adoption. We’re caring, supportive, and experienced adoption professionals who’ve worked with women throughout the U.S. who chose adoption after they’d given birth.

Written by

Patty Smith

Patty has been with Friends in Adoption for more than 16 years. She manages cases, provides in-service training workshops and community outreach and education. Patty Smith is Friends in Adoption’s Supervisor of Home Study and Post Adoption Services. She also manages cases with expectant women/couples and adoptive parents, provides in-service training workshops and community outreach and education. Patty is universally adored, and she has been an integral member of the Friends in Adoption team since 2007.