Key Takeaways The journey begins when an expectant mother tells her healthcare provider or a social worker that she wants to place her baby for adoption, either during her pregnancy or right after the baby is born. In Philadelphia and the rest of Pennsylvania, birth mothers have rights that include the right to get counseling, to choose the type of adoption, and to help pick the adoptive family. The law in Pennsylvania has a waiting period after birth before these papers can be … [Read more...]
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Is it Really Free to Give My Baby Up for Adoption?
Key Takeaways It is absolutely free to put your baby up for adoption, and adoption agencies are typically funded by the adoptive families who are hoping to adopt a baby. Adoptive Family fees can often cover things like housing for pregnant women, reimbursement for lost wages during time off for medical leave, medical expenses that are not covered by a Birth Mom's insurance, and items that you may need during your pregnancy. No matter what decision you ultimately make regarding … [Read more...]
