Adoption Isn’t “Giving My Baby Away”

Birth mothers are often depicted in the media as women who say they are “giving my baby away” for adoption. From movies, to talk shows, and even to casual chats with friends, the words “give up” is often said in connection to adoption. But adoption doesn’t mean you’re giving away or giving up.

We’ve worked with many birth moms who say that they feel like they are “giving my baby away”. However, when you are making an adoption plan, the truth is that you’re choosing to give your child a life you may not be able to right now. A life with two parents and the security you want for your child. By choosing adoption over abortion, you aren’t thinking about yourself. You’re thinking about your baby’s needs and choose adoption out love for your child.

Modern Adoption Isn’t “Giving My Baby Away”

Today, adoptions work much differently than they did decades ago. Back then, a woman had to just hand her baby over to the adoptive family, never to see or hear from them again. She didn’t know where or how her child grew up.

Today, birth mothers can see for themselves how their baby is doing as he or she grows up with open adoption. They stay in contact with the adoptive family and their child through phone calls, emails, social media, letters, and visits.

Your Choices in Open Adoption

When women choose adoption, they’re also choosing the life they dream of for their child. From values and faith to family traditions and education, she can pick a family that meets all of her hopes for her child. So instead of “giving my baby away”, a birth mother is doing the opposite.

No matter how far along you are in your pregnancy, you can always choose adoption. Even if your child has already been born, Lifetime can help you.

You can talk with an Adoption Coordinator confidentially and with no obligation to get more open adoption facts, by calling 1-800-923-6784.