Articles for Pregnant Women

Father Of The Baby

The father of your baby may or may not choose to be a part of your decision-making process. Whether he is supportive or not, you are not alone – many women, just like you, have experienced situations similar to yours!

In the event of an unplanned pregnancy, some fathers exhibit wonderfully supportive behavior, and are willing to work as a team with the mother to do whatever both feel is best for the baby’s future.

Unfortunately, if the father of the baby is displaying less-than-ideal behavior upon finding out that you are pregnant with his child, chances are, he will likely not be supportive of your decision to place your baby for adoption, either.

Fathers who are abusive to you prior to learning about the pregnancy are likely to not only continue their pattern of abuse, it may worsen as time goes on.

American Adoptions can help you through the adoption process, even when the father of your baby is being anything but cooperative.

If the father of your baby displays a pattern of coming into and going out of your life as it is convenient for him, you can bet that this will not change upon the baby’s arrival.

American Adoptions has worked with many women who did not have contact with the father of their baby -- whether it was by choice or because they did not know who the father was.

Sometimes, relationships end, even upon finding out of a pregnancy.

If the father of your baby is in jail, speak to your Adoption Specialist. She will be abel to explain to you your rights and the adoption process according to your state's laws.