Most adoptions that Heimer Law works with are adoptions of newborns, arranged before the baby is born. This ensures that the birth mother has the support she needs through pregnancy and labor and delivery, and that the baby has a secure and stable home from the beginning. But children of all ages can be adopted. Even adults can be adopted! So if you are considering adoption after bringing baby home, you shouldn’t feel worried.
Realistically, making this decision is likely to be difficult. You’re likely to experience a complex range of emotions, including grief, sadness, relief, and peace. Post-birth placements can be particularly challenging emotionally because the mother has already bonded with the baby to some extent. Emotional support, counseling, and therapy are important, and Heimer Law can help you access these services.
It’s your choice
You might have thought about adoption before. You might even have been encouraged by friends and family to choose adoption — or not to. Or you might not have considered adoption for your child until you faced the challenges of parenting at this point in your life and saw the challenges your child would face. Either way, it’s entirely your decision.
It’s time to decide
There is no upper age limit on placing a child for adoption. Still, it will be easier on you and on your child if you make a decision early and settle your baby in a permanent, loving home as soon as possible. Nonetheless, it’s never too late to explore adoption if a mother believes it’s the best path for her child’s well-being.
Sometimes people worry that they will get in trouble and they hesitate to reach out for help in case they might be punished for being unable to care for their child. A birth mother will absolutely not get in trouble for considering adoption after bringing baby home. Choosing adoption is a legal and ethical option. It’s a brave decision made out of love and concern for the child’s future, ensuring they have a stable and loving home that the birth mother may feel unable to provide at that time. The legal system is designed to protect both the birth mother’s right to make this choice and the child’s right to a permanent family.
How to start the process
Considering adoption after bringing baby home follows the same process as any adoption. You can choose between open and closed adoption, choose a family for your child, and receive the support you need, just as you would have if you had made the decision earlier. Contact Heimer Law to ask questions and get started.
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