What now? I just gave birth and can’t keep my baby
Sometimes, life leads us to unexpected places. A hospital room where you are deciding to place a newborn for adoption is one of the most difficult ones. If you find yourself thinking, “I just gave birth and can’t keep my baby,” please know that you do not have to go through this alone. A phone call to (239) 703-8600 will bring your Legacy Adoption Services® local Florida adoption counselor right to your bedside, to advocate for you and support you as you determine your next steps. You have the power to make decisions now that will give your child the best possible future, and we want to help.
What should I do when I just gave birth and can’t keep my baby?
Deciding to place a newborn for adoption can bring a lot of feelings and questions, especially when you hadn’t planned on facing this decision. You don’t have to sort through it alone. Your options counselor will listen and help you talk through what’s on your mind.
Sometimes, a woman faces parenthood alone, with no resources or loved ones who can help her raise a child. In some cases, the Department of Children and Families gets involved and takes the custody decision out of the mother’s hands. For many new moms, the realities of becoming a parent don’t fully set in until they hold their newborn babies for the first time and wonder how they’ll be able to manage.
If you are thinking, “I just gave birth and can’t keep my baby,” we want to reassure you that you do have options. Choosing adoption can be a loving gift to your baby, made with hopes for an abundant life full of love, opportunity and security. While we would never pressure you to make an adoption plan, we are available any time, day or night, to come directly to you to give you the information that you need to make a decision on your own.
Learning about adoption, as well as the realities of parenting in your specific situation, is the best way to find peace of mind with whatever next steps you may decide to take. Simply call us at (239) 703-8600 anytime, and a Legacy Adoption Services options counselor will meet you where you are. Whether it’s at the hospital, your home or another location where you feel comfortable, we can teach you about the adoption process and introduce you to our many waiting families who would be thrilled to meet you and your baby.
Deciding to place a newborn for adoption doesn’t have to mean a permanent goodbye. You choose your baby’s adoptive family and share your hopes for staying connected. Your options counselor will first talk with you about the photos, calls or visits you’d like as your child grows, then share profiles of families seeking that same type of openness and help you get to know them.
Contact us to get the immediate help that you need
If you have a newborn baby and are thinking, “I just gave birth and can’t keep my baby,” hope is just a phone call away. Contact us at (239) 703-8600 to connect with an options counselor who can give you the support, information and resources that you need during this challenging time. We are here to help you through the days and difficult decisions ahead, so that you can come to a place of peace with whatever path you choose to take.