I’m Pregnant and Can’t Keep My Baby - What Are My Options?

If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy and feel like you cannot raise your baby right now, please know this: you are not alone. You are not a bad person. And you still have options.

At Adoption Network, we have supported thousands of women in situations just like yours as they made informed, compassionate decisions about their future and their child’s. Whatever you are feeling right now, we are here to listen, not to judge. Confidential support is available 24/7, at no cost to you.

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How Adoption Network Can Support You

Choosing adoption is a personal decision, and you stay in control of it. Here is what support looks like when you reach out:

Exploring Your Options

If you are not ready to parent right now, there are a few directions you can explore. There is nothing you have to decide today.

Making an adoption plan

You decide the kind of adoption that feels right, choosing the family, the level of openness, and your wishes for the hospital. Your plan is yours to shape.

Temporary support programs

Sometimes what you need is short-term help. We can point you toward resources for housing, food, prenatal care, and counseling while you decide.

Judgment-free guidance

Not sure what you want yet? That is okay. Talk it through with someone who will listen and explain your options clearly, with no pressure and no obligation.

Common Questions

What are my options if I’m pregnant and can’t raise my baby?

You have options, including making an adoption plan, exploring temporary support programs, and getting judgment-free guidance. Adoption Network can help you understand each one and move at your own pace, with confidential support available 24/7.

Does it cost anything to place my baby for adoption?

No. Adoption is at no cost to you. You may also be eligible for support with certain pregnancy-related expenses, as allowed by law.

Can I choose the family who adopts my baby?

Yes. You choose the adoptive family, and you decide how much ongoing contact you want, from an open relationship to a closed one.

When is it too late to choose adoption?

It is not too late. You can explore adoption during your pregnancy or after your baby is born, including directly from the hospital. Adoption Network can walk you through your options at any stage.

Can I keep my adoption private?

Yes. Your information and your decision are kept confidential. You control how much you share and the level of privacy you want throughout the process.