Did you know the adoption process can begin at any time during pregnancy, whether you are one month into pregnancy, eight months into pregnancy, hours before the baby is born or days after the baby is born? 


It is never too late to choose adoption for your child. The reason is because the adoption process is flexible and can be condensed from a several-month-long process to only a few days, if necessary. 



With American Adoptions, a birth mother can choose an adoptive family while lying in her hospital bed, and an hour later be talking with them on the phone while they are driving to the hospital. Our Adoption Specialists will work tirelessly to ensure a successful adoption no matter when the decision is made.

And as with all adoptions, the birth mother remains in control of her adoption plan. She still chooses the adoptive family, she still determines the post-adoption relationship, and she still decides on any contact she wants prior to delivering. For example, if she wishes to speak with an adoptive couple on the phone prior to choosing them, just days before her due date, that is entirely possible.

Finally, birth mothers who choose adoption late into pregnancy are offered the same adoption services for which American Adoptions is known. You will still be picking from the same extensive list of prospective adoptive families and you will still receive free adoption counseling, along with our many other services.

American Adoptions is here to help you at any time during your pregnancy, whether you have decided on adoption or not. Always remember that it is your decision, and that we can help you determine what is best for you and your child.

You can contact American Adoptions at 1-800-ADOPTION or submit for our free adoption guide at any time during your pregnancy.