If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy and wondering what to do next, know this: you are not alone. If you're considering adoption in Louisiana, we’re here to walk beside you — without pressure, without judgment, and with genuine care.

At American Adoptions, we’ve been honored to support thousands of women across Louisiana — from the streets of Shreveport to the neighborhoods of New Orleans — by helping them understand adoption, connect with loving families, and get the support they deserve.

Whether you're early in your pregnancy, nearing your due date, or have already given birth, you still have options. And more importantly, you have someone in your corner.

Choosing adoption doesn’t mean giving up — it means giving love, giving hope, and creating a future for both you and your baby.

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How to Place a Baby for Adoption in Louisiana in 6 Steps

Choosing adoption is incredibly brave — and incredibly loving. It’s not a decision made lightly, and it’s not about giving up. It’s about giving your child the opportunity to grow in a safe, stable, and loving environment, even when circumstances make parenting feel impossible.

 If you’re considering this path in Louisiana, here’s how the process works — with support, guidance, and respect for every choice you make.

Step 1: Reach Out When You’re Ready

Call, text, or message us anytime — day or night. We’re available 24/7 because we understand that questions, fears, and decisions don’t always wait for business hours. Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or need to act quickly, we’ll meet you exactly where you are, with no pressure and no expectations.

Step 2: Build Your Personalized Adoption Plan

This is your plan, your timeline, and your decision — every step of it should feel right to you. You’ll be paired with a compassionate, experienced adoption specialist who will take the time to listen to your story, answer your questions, and help you explore what’s best for you and your baby.

From choosing the type of adoption that fits your needs to deciding how much ongoing contact you’d like with the adoptive family, your choices shape everything — and we’ll be here to support them.

Step 3: Choose the Perfect Family

You’ll be able to view family profiles online or receive handpicked suggestions based on what matters most to you — whether that’s their values, lifestyle, location, or background. Each family has been thoroughly screened and is ready to welcome and love a child with open hearts and open arms.

You’ll have the chance to get to know them, ask as many questions as you need, and choose the family that truly feels like the right fit for you and your baby.

Step 4: Get the Support You Need

In Louisiana, adoption financial assistance can help cover living expenses during your pregnancy, including:

• Rent or housing
• Groceries and utility bills
• Medical bills and prenatal care
• Maternity clothes and transportation

This support is always free and comes with no obligation to choose adoption. It’s about helping you feel safe and cared for.

Step 5: Prepare for Birth

Together, we’ll create a hospital plan that reflects your comfort, values, and vision for your birth experience. You’ll decide who’s by your side for support, how much time you want alone with your baby, how and when the adoptive family is involved, and what meaningful moments matter most to you.

From the big decisions to the smallest details, this is your story — and we’re here to help you write it in a way that honors your strength and love.

Step 6: Healing and Support After Placement

Adoption doesn’t end at the hospital — and neither does our support. After placement, many birth mothers face new emotions, questions, and challenges. That’s why we offer ongoing care through professional counseling, birth parent support groups, and continued access to your adoption specialist.

Whether you need someone to talk to one week or one year after placement, we’ll be here to help you process, heal, and feel supported. This journey is yours, and we’ll walk it with you for as long as you need.

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Can I Choose Adoption After Giving Birth?

Yes, you absolutely can. Even if you're holding your baby right now — in the hospital or at home — adoption is still an option. It's never too late to make a loving, thoughtful choice for your child.

You still have every right to choose the family who will raise your baby, to make an adoption and hospital plan that reflects your wishes, and to receive the emotional and financial support you deserve.

Most importantly, adoption through American Adoptions means you never have to go through foster care. Your baby can go directly into the arms of a waiting family you select — with no delays, no court complications, and no extra stress.

Our Louisiana adoption specialists will guide you with kindness, answer your questions, and support your decisions every step of the way.

Reach out now for immediate, compassionate help. We’re here for you.

Free Adoption Support Services in Louisiana

When you choose American Adoptions, you're choosing a team who sees and supports you as a whole person. We offer:

• 24/7 access to licensed adoption counselors
• A wide selection of safe, loving families ready to adopt
• Legal services — completely free for you
• Help scheduling and paying for medical appointments
• Financial support for essential living costs
• Emotional care and post-placement counseling

We believe every woman — no matter her circumstances — deserves dignity, care, and support during this time.

Adoption is a selfless choice, and you deserve to be surrounded by people who honor that.

Does Louisiana Let You Get Financial Help for Adoption?

While you don’t get "paid" for placing a baby for adoption, Louisiana law does allow financial assistance for expectant and birth mothers.

This support helps cover necessary expenses during pregnancy and postpartum recovery. It’s designed to help you stay safe, healthy, and cared for — not to influence your choice.

Assistance may include:

• Housing and utilities
• Food and transportation
• Medical bills and prescriptions
• Pregnancy-related clothing or needs

This help is available with no obligation to move forward with adoption. Your comfort and well-being come first.

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Is It Wrong to Choose Adoption?

Absolutely not. Many women in Louisiana have asked, “Am I a bad mom if I do this?” The truth is, choosing adoption is one of the most loving and thoughtful decisions you can make.

You’re putting your baby’s needs first — even when it hurts. That’s not giving up. That’s being a good mom in a tough moment. For example, this is what Casey said about her decision to place her children for adoption: 

“I just came to the point where I didn’t want their life to consist of their mom working really hard at two jobs just to get by, and then I’m barely home,” she says. “Some people are a product of their environment… I didn’t want the streets to raise them because I’m so busy trying to provide for them, and I wanted them to have a father figure.”

Adopted children grow up in homes full of love. And through open adoption, many birth parents are able to watch their children grow — maintaining a meaningful connection in a way that feels right for them.

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Finding the Right Adoptive Family in Louisiana

You deserve to know who’s raising your child — and to feel confident in your choice. With American Adoptions, you can choose from hundreds of families across the country, including some right here in Louisiana.

• View detailed family profiles online
• Get to know the family before placement
• Decide how open or private your relationship is

From Baton Rouge to Bossier City, we’re proud to work with adoptive families who are ready and excited to open their hearts and homes to your child.

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Planning for the Hospital: What You Should Know

When the day comes to give birth, you deserve to feel respected and in control. Your hospital plan is your voice — and we’ll help you make sure it’s heard.

You’ll decide who you want by your side during labor and delivery, whether you’d like private time with your baby, how much involvement the adoptive family will have at the hospital, and exactly how and when you’d like the placement to happen. Your hospital plan is your voice — and it’s our job to help you make sure it’s heard.

We’ll coordinate with the hospital staff ahead of time so your wishes are followed. And we’ll be there with you, offering support every step of the way.

You are strong, and you deserve a birth experience that honors that.

What If the Birth Father Doesn’t Agree?

It’s okay to be unsure about the birth father’s role — and even more okay if he isn’t supportive.

In Louisiana, a birth father’s rights depend on several things, like whether he’s married to you, has established paternity, or is involved in the pregnancy. But here’s the key: you still have options.

Our legal team and adoption specialists will help you understand:

• When and how his consent is needed
• What happens if he’s unknown, unsupportive, or absent
• How Louisiana law protects your right to choose adoption

Every situation is different — and that’s why we’re here. You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Louisiana Adoption Laws: What You Should Know

Adoption laws exist to protect everyone — especially you. Here’s what Louisiana law says:

• You can choose adoption before or after your baby is born
• You can’t legally sign adoption paperwork until at least 72 hours after birth
• Consent must be in writing and properly witnessed
• You’ll have an adoption attorney — paid for by the agency — to protect your rights

We’ll make sure you feel informed, respected, and supported through every legal step.

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Open Adoption & Post-Placement Support

Your adoption journey doesn’t end with placement. At American Adoptions, we continue to walk beside you long after — whether through emotional healing, keeping in touch with the adoptive family, or reconnecting when you’re ready.

Support available to you includes free counseling and therapy with professionals who understand what you're going through, opportunities to connect with other birth mothers through support groups, help staying in touch with your child’s adoptive family if you choose open adoption, and continued financial assistance depending on your unique situation and plan.

Healing is not linear — and you deserve care at every point. Reach out any time. We’re here for you.

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Is Adoption Right for Me?

Adoption is a deeply personal decision — and only you can know what's right for you and your baby. But you don’t have to carry the weight of that decision alone.

If you’re feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or just want someone to talk to, our caring specialists are here to help you explore your options. No judgment. No pressure. Just honest, compassionate support.

 

Let’s talk when you’re ready. Speak with a Louisiana Adoption Specialist — No Pressure, Just Support

 

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