If you’re pregnant and unsure of what to do next, placing your baby for adoption in Mississippi may be one of the best decisions you can make for you and your baby. When you give your baby up for adoption, it’s not giving up—it’s giving your baby a future full of hope, stability, and opportunity.

With the support of a licensed adoption agency like American Adoptions, you don’t have to face this alone. We’re here to guide you, care for you, and walk with you through each step of the journey.

Get free adoption information now and start building a plan that’s right for you and your baby.

How to Give Your Baby Up for Adoption in Mississippi

The adoption process in Mississippi is compassionate and centered around your needs. With the help of a specialist, you’ll follow these six steps:

Step 1: Reach Out to an Adoption Specialist
We’re here to listen and help you understand all your options—no pressure, just support.

• Call: 1-800-ADOPTION
• Text: Click here to text with us
• Online: Fill out this form

Step 2: Work with a Dedicated Birth Parent Specialist
Your specialist will support you emotionally, explain your rights, and help with essentials like housing, transportation, and prenatal care.

Step 3: Make a Personalized Adoption Plan
Every detail of your plan is up to you—from choosing your baby’s adoptive family to deciding what your hospital stay looks like.

You can browse adoptive family profiles right now to begin finding the perfect match.

Step 4: Receive Support During Pregnancy
You don’t have to do this on your own. Your agency will help cover living and pregnancy-related costs while offering 24/7 counseling and support.

Step 5: Complete the Hospital Stay and Legal Process
Your hospital plan will reflect your wishes, and when you feel ready after birth, you’ll sign legal consent for adoption.

Step 6: Decide on Post-Placement Contact
You choose what kind of relationship—if any—you’d like to have with your child and their adoptive family moving forward. You’ll also continue to receive emotional support and counseling services after placement.

Adoption in Mississippi is legal, safe, and always free for you. Whenever you are ready, you can get started on your adoption plan.

Can I Still Choose Adoption if My Baby is Already Born?

Yes. You can choose adoption after your baby is born—whether you’re still in the hospital or have already taken your baby home.

American Adoptions can help you make a post-birth adoption plan quickly and compassionately. You’re never out of time to do what feels right.

You can start browsing families today and be connected with one as soon as today.

Free Adoption Services You May Not Know About in Mississippi

Placing your baby for adoption in Mississippi won’t cost you anything. In fact, you’ll receive free access to many services designed to support and protect you.

These include:

• 24/7 counseling and emotional support
• Matching with a pre-screened adoptive family of your choice
• All legal services and representation
• Coverage for medical expenses and basic needs
• A specialist to advocate for you from start to finish

You deserve care, safety, and respect—and you’ll never pay a dime for adoption.

Do You Get Paid for Giving Your Baby Up for Adoption in Mississippi?

No, it’s not legal to be paid for adoption—but financial assistance is available to cover expenses related to your pregnancy and recovery.

Your adoption specialist will work with you to provide help with:

• Rent, utilities, and phone bills
• Groceries and transportation
• Maternity clothing
• Medical care and counseling

These resources are arranged through your agency and are completely legal under Mississippi law.

Is it Wrong to Put My Baby Up for Adoption?

Not at all. Making an adoption plan is an act of love, not abandonment. It means you’re choosing a safe, stable future for your child—and support for yourself.

This decision can be incredibly difficult, and it’s okay to have mixed emotions. If you’re asking, “Am I doing the right thing?”—you’re not alone. We’re here to help you work through those feelings.

How to Choose an Adoptive Family in Mississippi

With American Adoptions, you’re in control of who adopts your baby.

You’ll view video family profiles to find a family that aligns with your values, dreams, and preferences. You can choose based on:

• Where they live (Mississippi or elsewhere)
• Their lifestyle and parenting style
• Religious or cultural background
• Whether or not they already have children

If you want, you can even talk with the family before placement and build a connection that continues after the adoption.

Adoption at the Hospital: How Do You Make a Hospital Plan?

A hospital plan is your step-by-step guide for labor, delivery, and placement. It ensures your comfort and helps everyone involved follow your wishes.

Your hospital plan might include:

• Who’s in the room with you during labor
• Whether you want to hold or spend time with your baby
• When and how the adoptive family is introduced
• What keepsakes you want (photos, footprints, etc.)

Your specialist will help you create a plan that respects your emotional and physical needs.

What About the Birth Father?

Whether the baby’s father is supportive, unknown, or uninvolved, your agency will help navigate the legal process in Mississippi.

You don’t need to figure this out alone. Our legal team will work with you to ensure that everything is handled ethically, respectfully, and according to the law.

More Mississippi Adoption Laws You’ll Need to Know About

Understanding the law can help you feel more confident and in control. Here are some key points:

• Mississippi law requires that you wait 72 hours after birth before signing your legal consent.
• Consent must be voluntary, in writing, and properly witnessed.
• Once signed, consent may be permanent—your specialist will help you understand all details.

You’ll receive legal guidance at no cost to make sure you feel confident and supported.

Ongoing Support After Giving Baby Up for Adoption

Healing doesn’t stop at placement—and neither does our care for you.

After the adoption, you’ll continue to receive:

• Free post-placement counseling
• Help maintaining contact with the adoptive family (if you choose open adoption)
• Referrals to local support groups and resources

You are not alone in this. Your emotional health matters, and we’re here to help you feel supported in the days, months, and years to come.

Is Giving My Baby Up for Adoption in Mississippi Right for Me?

Only you can make this decision—but we’ll support you no matter what you choose.

You might be ready for adoption if:

• You’re not in a position to parent right now
• You want your baby to grow up in a stable, loving home
• You need financial, medical, or emotional support
• You’re seeking a long-term, loving solution—not temporary care

Your reasons are valid, and your voice matters. We're here to walk with you every step of the way.

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Whether you're pregnant or your baby has already been born, we’re here to help you understand your options and build a future that works for you. American Adoptions has helped thousands of women make confident, informed adoption decisions. We’d be honored to help you, too.

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