Sometimes, a woman will give birth and then realize she’s unable to provide the kind of life she wants for her child. Perhaps you’ve already brought your baby home and you’ve been struggling to be a parent and juggle your other responsibilities. Maybe you’re in the hospital and you’ve decided you’re not ready to raise this child.
Last-Minute Adoption Services in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C.
There are many reasons people ask, “Is it too late to give my baby up for adoption?” Whatever the reason you’re considering a late adoption for your child, we’re here to help.
Contact us online to learn how to choose a last-minute adoption for your child.
The following are some of the most frequently asked questions from women
who are considering a late adoption for their child:
THE DIFFERENCES
While the process of putting a baby up for adoption after birth is very similar to creating an adoption plan for your baby before he or she is born, there are a few key differences, such as:
- You’ll likely be more emotionally bonded with your child now that you’ve spent time with him/her so your adoption decision may be more difficult.
- The adoption process will be largely the same but sped up.
- You may not have as much time to get to know the adoptive family you choose, although you can get to know them after the adoption if you choose to have an open adoption.
- There will be less time for you to receive counseling, even though you’re dealing with an incredibly emotional decision.
THE SIMILARITIES
When giving a baby up for adoption after birth in DC, Maryland or Virginia, the adoption process will be very similar to what you would experience if you had decided to place your child for adoption early in your pregnancy. If you contact us asking how to give baby up for adoption in hospital or after you’ve given birth and taken your baby home, you’ll still be able to:
- Choose an adoptive family for your child.
- Decide how much contact you want to have with your child and their adoptive family after the adoption.
- And more.
Putting your baby up for adoption after birth is difficult, but we'll support you
through the process if you decide it's right for you and your child.

Even if you decide to place your baby for adoption in the hospital, you’ll have at least two meetings with us. You’ll never sign anything committing you to the adoption during your first meeting; that way, you don’t feel rushed into your decision. During your first meeting, we will review the adoption process with you, explain your rights and guide you on ways to find an adoptive family. We can even review profiles with you so you can find the right family for your child. During your second meeting, you can sign your adoption consent if you decide you’re ready to proceed with your decision to give your baby up for adoption at the hospital.
To learn more about the process of adoption late in pregnancy or an after-delivery adoption, contact us online now.
Tell us about your circumstances, and we’ll talk about what’s legally available in your situation.