If you’re wondering if you can place your baby for adoption — even if you have already begun parenting — you may be worried that it is too late. But the truth is, it’s never too late to choose adoption. 

After coming home from the hospital, you may have realized that parenting isn’t the right fit for you. And after weeks of deliberation, you may end up asking yourself, “Can you put your baby up for adoption at 1 month old?” 

The answer to this question is always yes. 

Women start thinking about adoption every day because they realize that it’s the best choice for themselves and their baby. You, just like every woman, deserve respect and compassion while you make this difficult choice.

So, not only can a woman choose adoption before her pregnancy, she can start thinking about placing a baby for adoption at 2 weeks, a few months, and even a few years afterwards. Wherever you are in your pregnancy or parenting timeline, you’ll have the same experience as any mother choosing adoption. Our agency has plenty of experience helping women make this brave and selfless choice for their baby’s future, and we would be happy to help you. 

Am I “Giving Up” On My Child? 

There is one important thing you should know if you are wondering, “Can you give your baby up for adoption after they’re 1 month old?”

“Giving up” makes it seem easy, as if you’re tossing your child aside, but adoption isn’t a decision that you can make overnight. It’s a difficult choice made with love in mind for both yourself and your baby, one that takes tremendous courage.

You want your child to have the best life imaginable, even if you don’t feel that you’re the right person to provide it. So, you’re not “giving up” on your child or “giving them away”, you’re giving them the best gift — the chance to have a better future.

How to Make an Adoption Plan for Your 1-Month-Old

Last-minute adoptions, otherwise known as “pop-ups”, are common. If you’re thinking about placing a child for adoption after one month, here’s what the process looks like: 

• Step 1: The first step of any adoption plan is to call 1-800-ADOPTION. You’ll be connected with an adoption specialist that will listen to your situation. Then, you’ll fill out social and medical history forms for yourself and your child, as well as forms describing what you envision in an adoptive family. 

• Step 2: Next, your adoption specialist will send you different adoptive family profiles that match your preferences. If you’re feeling anxious that you won’t be able to find a family because you’re wondering, “Can I still give my baby up for adoption at 2 weeks old?” Or even, “Can you put your baby up for adoption at 1 month?” — don’t worry. There are plenty of couples hoping to grow their family. Your adoption specialist will help find the right one for you.

• Step 3: After you’ve found the right family, they’ll be notified about an adoption opportunity. No matter if you’re placing a baby for adoption at 2 weeks, 3 weeks or 1 month, you’ll have the same opportunity to get to know the family like every other birth mother.

• Step 4: After getting to know the adoptive family, you’ll be able to discuss your preferences for post-adoption contact. 

• Step 5: With your adoption specialist and adoption attorney, you’ll then consent to the adoption. Both your specialist and attorney will be able to clarify any legal questions you have about your rights in the adoption. 

Whether you’re “giving a baby up” for adoption after it’s a week old or “giving up” a 1-month-old baby up for adoption, remember that you are not “giving up” — and we can help make the process as smooth as possible. Even with a last-minute adoption, you’ll still be able to receive many of the same services that a woman with an early pregnancy would have. 

These services include free legal representation, picking the adoptive family, choosing your level of post-placement contact and more. 

The best way to understand what placing your 1-month-old for adoption entails is by calling 1-800-ADOPTION and speaking to one of our specialists. They’ll be able to tell you more about the process in detail and explain all of your options to you. 

If you do decide to call to receive free information about your options, remember that adoption is never an obligation. You’ll just have a better understanding of the process so you can better determine if it’s the right choice for you.

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