Many women can fall subject to accidental pregnancy, whether they are rape victims, have careless sexual habits, or simply have ill-timed mishaps. Fortunately enough, society provides such women with a few viable options for situations such as these. First and foremost, the mother certainly has the right to keep the child and raise it accordingly. The mother can also choose to abort the child or place it under the care of adoptive parents once the child is born. Whatever the decision you make, ensure that you are considering what is best for the child.
Choosing Adoption
Choosing to place a child under adoptive parents is a decision many responsible people come to when they are faced with making a decision of this magnitude. Adoption is a decision that makes sense not only for the original parents but for the adoptive parents as well. Many adoptive parents choose adoption either because they love children or because they are unable to have children of their own. No matter the case, you can rest-assure that any adoptive family you select will make a great new family for your unborn child.
How it Works
Typically you will shop for adoptive parents through an adoption agency until you feel you have found a family you are comfortable with. You will usually be required to fill out a letter of intent, which simply states that at this time you intend to place your child under the care of the family you have selected upon your child’s birth.
What if you Change Your Mind?
Changing your mind is extremely common in adoption situation and it is your legal right to do so, assuming that your decision is based on the best interest of the baby.
- You are free to change your mind at anytime right up until the court has officially placed your baby in the legal custody of the adoptive parents (typically in a hearing that takes place 2-4 weeks after the child is born).
- Keep in mind that the longer you wait to reclaim your child, the more difficult it will be to convince the court of your actions.
Getting Help
If you are planning on petitioning for your child back at the custody hearing it is important to bring an attorney and an arsenal of friends and family who will be able to back up your claim that it will in fact be in the child’s best interest. Your attorney can assist you in understanding exactly what you should do if you change your mind about giving your baby up for adoption.
