Is Adoption Right for Me?

For every pregnancy there are three options, abortion, adoption and parenting. At Real Options, we believe adoption is a brave and loving parenting choice. Before you make your decision, consider these questions.

Wouldn’t it be easier to have an abortion?

Abortion is not an easy choice. It is final, and you can’t reverse your decision. Over 70% of women who have abortions experience negative feelings afterwards. However, with adoption, you have the freedom to change your mind and choose to be a part of your child’s life.

Is adoption the easy way out?

When you make an adoption plan for your baby, you are selflessly placing the best interest of your baby before your emotions. Your child can be raised in a home that can provide the things you are not able to at this time. Adoption is a very courageous and responsible choice.

Will I be able to change my mind?

Texas Law allows birth moms 48 hours after birth to sign the papers which will become a legal decision. This means that even if you have created an adoption plan and worked with an adoption agency, you will still have the right to change your mind after the baby is born.

What are the three types of adoptions?

Open- The birth mom and adopting family have some agreed-upon personal interaction. Contact between parties is direct, without the agency as the mediary.

Semi-open- the birth mom and adopting family maintain contact with each other after the adoption is finalized, through a third party, like an adoption agency.

Typically letters and pictures may be sent based on an agreed-upon schedule.

Closed-the adopting family receives only non-identifying information (medical and social history on each birthparent and their family). No communication or contact is expected. The birth mom may participate in selecting the adoptive family using non-identifying profiles.

What are my rights as a birth mom?

  • You may change your mind and discontinue the adoption plan (up until the time that parental relinquishment papers are signed).

  • You will choose the adoptive family.

  • You can receive paid medical care and travel expenses related to the pregnancy and birth.

  • You can receive assistance with living expenses before birth (where allowed by law).

  • You are able to receive legal support for decisions.

  • You have the freedom to share or restrict personally identifiable information.

Can I pick the adoptive parents?

You, as a birth mom, decide what you are looking for in a family. This may include things such as religion, race, and hometown to even things like personality traits. You will receive profile books from prospective adoptive families, and you have the opportunity to choose the parents that are best for your child.

Is adoption the easy way out?

When you make an adoption plan for your baby, you are selflessly placing the best interest of your baby before your emotions. Your child can be raised in a home that can provide the things you are not able to at this time. Adoption is a very courageous and responsible choice.

Wouldn't it be easier to have an abortion?

Abortion is not an easy choice. It is final, and you can’t reverse your decision. Over 70% of women who have abortions experience negative feelings afterwards. However, with adoption, you have the freedom to change your mind and choose to be a part of your child’s life.

Will I be able to change my mind?

Texas Law allows birth moms 48 hours after birth to sign the papers which will become a legal decision. This means that even if you have created an adoption plan and worked with an adoption agency, you will still have the right to change your mind after the baby is born.

What are the three types of adoptions?

Open

  • The birth mom and adopting family have some agreed-upon personal interaction. Contact between parties is direct, without the agency as the mediary.

Semi-open

  • The birth mom and adopting family maintain contact with each other after the adoption is finalized, through a third party, like an adoption agency.
  • Typically letters and pictures may be sent based on an agreed-upon schedule.

Closed

  • The adopting family receives only non-identifying information (medical and social history on each birthparent and their family). No communication or contact is expected. The birth mom may participate in selecting the adoptive family using non-identifying profiles.

What are my rights as a birth mom?

  • You may change your mind and discontinue the adoption plan (up until the time that parental relinquishment papers are signed).
  • You will choose the adoptive family.
  • You can receive paid medical care and travel expenses related to the pregnancy and birth.
  • You can receive assistance with living expenses before birth (where allowed by law).
  • You are able to receive legal support for decisions.
  • You have the freedom to share or restrict personally identifiable information.

Can I pick the adoptive parents?

You, as a birth mom, decide what you are looking for in a family. This may include things such as religion, race, and hometown to even things like personality traits. You will receive profile books from prospective adoptive families, and you have the opportunity to choose the parents that are best for your child.

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