Last-Minute Adoption: Is It Too Late to Choose Adoption?

If you are experiencing an unexpected pregnancy, you are likely facing a number of stressful decisions. You may be asking yourself if you can afford to raise a child, or if you are ready to be a mother. While you are making these decisions, it is important that you take the time to consider your options carefully. If you are considering adoption but haven’t decided fully on it yet, the good news is that you can still choose adoption at any point during your pregnancy. This includes if you are in labor or if your child is already born.

As a pregnant woman in Texas considering adoption, it is good to remember that it is never too late to choose adoption. At Adoption Choices of Texas, we work with expectant women at any stage of pregnancy. Our adoption counselors and caseworkers are here to help you throughout your adoption process, no matter where your journey begins.

If you need help with adoption now, you can call us at 945-444-0333, text us at 945-444-0333, or email us here.

What to Expect in a Last-Minute Adoption

If you decide to pursue a last-minute adoption as a pregnant woman in Texas, there are a number of steps that will go into your adoption process. While you will have made the most important decision of choosing adoption, there will still be many other essential decisions. These can include, but are not limited to: choosing an adoption agency, picking your child’s adoptive family, and determining how much contact you wish to maintain with your child.

In working with Adoption Choices of Texas, you will have access to many resources to help you through your adoption process, even if it is last minute. As the birth mother, you will be able to work with an adoption caseworker for assistance with all the important decisions that go into creating your adoption plan, even if you have already given birth to your child. If this is the case, your adoption caseworker can meet you in person to discuss your options at any time.

Steps to Creating a Last-Minute Adoption Plan

• Choosing Adoption: No matter what stage of your pregnancy you are in, the first step of any adoption plan is deciding on adoption. Once you have made your decision, you can contact Adoption Choices of Texas at any time. We will arrange for you to speak with an adoption caseworker. Through your adoption caseworker, you will have all of your adoption-related questions answered, and you will then be able to receive assistance on everything that goes into creating your adoption plan.

• Selecting an Adoptive Family: After you have chosen adoption and contacted an adoption agency like Adoption Choices of Texas, your adoption caseworker will show you some prospective adoptive parent profiles that will give you an idea of what kind of life your child can have. From these profiles, you will be able to choose who you want to raise your child and learn more about the couples and individuals through pictures and written descriptions. Our prospective adoptive parents and families are prepared for the potential of last-minute adoption, and are often able to come to you within hours of receiving the news.

• Meeting the Adoptive Family: Once you have decided on an adoptive family for your child, you will be able to meet with them and discuss any arrangements that you would like to make. If you are currently pregnant, this is a good time to consider your hospital plan, and whether or not you want the adoptive parents to be present. You may also decide at this point how much contact you want to maintain with your child and their adoptive family after the adoption has been finalized. However, if you are in labor or your child is already born, there is no need to worry – Adoption Choices of Texas will work with you to create an adoption plan at any stage of your pregnancy.
• Completing Your Child’s Adoption: The last step of your adoption process will be to sign away your parental rights. While this step can be emotional, your adoption caseworker will be there to help you. If you are currently pregnant or in labor, at this point, your child will be able to leave the hospital with their adoptive family. Following your child’s placement, you will still be able to receive support and assistance as the birth mother. Adoption Choices of Texas is here for both during and after your adoption process.

Is Last-Minute Adoption Right for You?

No matter what stage of your pregnancy you are in, it is never too late to choose adoption. We understand that choosing adoption can often be a difficult decision, and it is important that you take your time to carefully consider your options. Every birth mother moves at their own pace, and the most important thing is that you feel confident in your decision.

If you ultimately decide to pursue adoption, Adoption Choices of Texas is here to help you create an adoption plan that works for you and your child and make sure you have a positive adoption experience. Our adoption counselors and caseworkers will work with you at any stage of your pregnancy, whether you are currently pregnant, in labor, or your child is already born. 

As an expectant woman or birth parent, to learn more about adoption, contact Adoption Choices of Texas. You can call us at 945-444-0333, text us at 945-444-0333, or email us here. If you are hoping to adopt, please visit us here. We look forward to helping you through your adoption journey!

Meet the Author: Jennie Knuppel is a student at the University of Texas at Austin studying English Literature. She is currently enrolled in the English Honors Program, for which she is writing a thesis in comparative literature prior to graduating in the spring of 2022. Jennie has previously taken courses in literature and both creative and technical writing, and she spent four years working in her high school’s journalism department. 

Jennie is also currently working as a barista, and, in her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family and pets.