Yes, you can – and you don’t have to do it alone.
Maybe you didn’t make a plan.
Maybe you didn’t know what you wanted.
Maybe you didn’t even realize you were pregnant. (Trust us, it happens.)
And now… you’re at the hospital. In labor. Or holding your newborn.
And you’re thinking: “I don’t know if I can do this.”
If that’s where you are right now, take a deep breath.
You have options. And we’re here to help you understand them – without pressure, without judgment, and at your pace.
You Haven’t “Waited Too Long” to Consider Adoption
It’s a myth that you have to decide everything about your pregnancy before giving birth. Life doesn’t always work that way. Whether you just found out you were pregnant, avoided thinking about it, or hoped something would “click” when the baby arrived, it’s okay.
You can make an adoption plan at the hospital. Even after delivery. Even if you’ve already taken your baby home. You will still have the same rights and choices as any other mother considering placing their baby for adoption.
This is your choice, and you deserve the space to make the best decisions for you and your baby.
What Happens If I Ask About Adoption at the Hospital?
You can let your nurse, social worker, or doctor know that you’d like to speak with an adoption agency. They will provide a list of adoption agencies (like us) who can walk you through what adoption would look like. You can choose which agency you would like to speak with and the hospital social worker will help you get connected.
If you choose to explore adoption with Adoption Advocates, here’s what we’ll do:
- Talk with you about your rights and options
- Listen – to your thoughts, fears, and feelings
- Explain what open adoption is and how it works
- Help you create a plan that feels right for you
What we won’t do is push you into a decision. This is your choice, and you deserve the space to make the best decisions for you and your baby.
What If I Want to Meet Adoptive Families?
Totally possible—even from the hospital.
If you decide you want to move forward with adoption, we can show you profiles of waiting families who are ready to provide a safe, loving home. You get to choose who feels like the right fit for your baby.
Before you make a decision, you’ll be able to talk to the family—or families if there is more than one you like. Usually we’ll set up a phone call or Facetime so you can get to know them and see if you feel a connection.
You can also decide:
- How much contact you want (open adoption = ongoing updates or visits)
- What you want your child to know about you
- Whether you’d like the adoptive family to visit you and the baby in the hospital
You are in control of the process—even if it starts right now.
Is It Too Late After I Leave the Hospital?
Nope. If you go home and realize parenting isn’t the right path for you, you can still reach out. It’s never too late to ask about adoption.
We’ve worked with women who contacted us days, weeks, or even months after giving birth. You still have options, and you still deserve support.
This Is a Big Decision—And You Don’t Have to Make It Alone
It’s okay if you’re overwhelmed. Scared. Numb. Or feeling everything all at once. No one expects you to have it all figured out. That’s why we’re here.
At Adoption Advocates, we’ve helped women across Texas create adoption plans in hospitals, birth centers, and even from home. We’ll meet you where you are—literally and emotionally. No judgment. No pressure. Just support.
Need to talk right now? We’re here. Call us at (512) 477-1122 or text us at (512) 270-8415.
