When to Start Considering Adoption in Arkansas [You Can Start Today]

If you’re experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, you don’t have to wait to get help. You can choose adoption today.

Your adoption story is unique to you, so if you’re wondering, “When is the right time to give babies up in Arkansas?” The answer is that there is only the right time for you. No one can tell you when to choose adoption, but when you’re ready, American Adoptions of Arkansas is always here for you. You can call us at any time at 1-800-ADOPTION to speak with an adoption specialist.

We have helped prospective birth parents, like you, in all the following situations:

• You have a positive pregnancy test

• You are in your first, second or third trimester of pregnancy

• You just gave birth to your baby at the hospital

• You have already taken your baby home from the hospital

• Your child is one month to one year old

• Your child is a toddler

If you have questions about when to start considering adoption in Arkansas, or if you would like more adoption information, you can contact us online today.

Choosing Adoption in Your First Trimester

“When can I start putting my baby up for adoption in Arkansas?”

This is a common question that prospective birth parents ask. The answer is simple — you can start the adoption process today, even before your baby is born. Many of the prospective birth parents that we work with have chosen adoption in the first trimester of pregnancy soon after their positive pregnancy test.

Blair, a birth mother who worked with American Adoptions, had a strong support system to help her choose adoption at eight weeks pregnant.

“Before I went to the ultrasound, we discussed options on what to do when the baby came,” Blair said. “I admit I thought of abortion, and I also thought of keeping it, but I knew in my heart that adoption was the right thing to do. So we called [American Adoptions] and talked to Alyssa, my consultant. She was very understanding and non-judgmental. She told me she would send me some profiles for me to look at.”

Choosing adoption very early in her pregnancy gave Blair the time that she needed to choose her baby’s perfect parents.

“We told Alyssa we wanted a family who didn’t discriminate or judge. At about the fourth month, we found them,” Blair remembered. She was able to spend time with the family that she chose through open adoption.

“I was about 7 or 8 months along,” Blair said. “I was much bigger and it was finally time to meet the family! After they arrived, we all met up at a T.G.I. Fridays, a nearby restaurant from our house. We ate and talked and had fun. We all decided on a name for the baby: Madeline Faith. Not long after our dinner date, we all invited Kate and Bob to hear Madeline’s heart, and they were thrilled.”

Like Blair, you can begin your adoption process in the first trimester of pregnancy to get the time you need for preparation and planning. If you have a positive pregnancy test and you want to know, “When can I start putting my baby up for adoption in Arkansas?” You can give us a call today at 1-800-ADOPTION and we can help you start your adoption process.

Choosing Adoption in Your Second or Third Trimester

Are you wondering, “When is the right time to ‘give babies up’ in Arkansas?”

The right time to choose adoption is when the time is right for you. There is no guide or timeframe for all prospective birth parents to follow about when to start considering adoption in Arkansas. Adoption is an option in your second trimester of pregnancy and continues to be an option in your third trimester, or late in your pregnancy.

Cori, a birth mother who worked with American Adoptions, already had a son when she found out that she was pregnant with her second child — she needed time to think.

“I continued to wait tables throughout my pregnancy, and I continued to barely get by,” Cori remembered. “The bills kept adding up and the mere thought of taking on another child was so daunting and overwhelming that it kept me awake and pacing the floors on a nightly basis.”

When Cori contacted us, she knew she was ready and she firmly knew why she chose adoption for her unborn son.

“I really wanted time to get to know the family and I was close to being 6 months along,” Cori said.

For some prospective birth parents, an unstable living situation and limited resources may bring them to the decision for adoption. This is what happened for Maria, a birth mother who worked with American Adoptions.

“I was living from house to house, with friends and family. I had a very hard first few months of my pregnancy,” Maria remembered. “I was even hospitalized a few times. I couldn’t even support the child I had, how could I support a newborn? I was faced with a few options, and adoption was one of them.”

It was most important for Maria to take the time during her pregnancy to assess what her baby would truly need and what she could actually provide.

“I wanted to give my baby a great life, one he deserved,” Maria said. “When I was about 7 or 8 months along, I decided to contact American Adoptions.”

When you work with us during your pregnancy, you can qualify for adoption financial assistance for prospective birth parents to have your living expenses paid. If you are struggling to maintain stable housing, need help with bills, groceries and medical appointments, we can help you get the assistance that you need.

Are you still unsure about when to start considering adoption in Arkansas? Remember, it’s never too early or too late for adoption. You can call us today at 1-800-ADOPTION to start your adoption process, or you can contact us online at any time for more free adoption information.

Choosing Adoption While You’re at the Hospital [It’s Not Too Late]

It is not uncommon for prospective birth parents to choose adoption at the hospital, right before the baby is born. During your pregnancy you may believe that you must be a parent to your child, but the reality of childbirth can be eye-opening for some birth parents. If you are spending time during your labor and delivery wondering when can you give your baby up for adoption in Arkansas, you can choose adoption at the hospital.

Tashira, a birth mother who worked with American Adoptions, was already a mother of three children while working and going to school.

“I contemplated for months on how I would care for another child. I tried to come up with a solution, but I either felt like I was going to feel as if I were neglecting my children by working too much or struggling financially to just make it,” Tashira remembered. “I thought about adoption numerous times during my pregnancy but, being that I wasn’t educated enough about the option, I didn’t attempt to move forward with it.”

When she found American Adoptions, Tashira got the adoption education that she needed. She knew that an open adoption and control of her adoption process was what she wanted.

“I told [my adoption specialist] what I thought would happen in the adoption process, and she educated me and put me at ease,” Tashira said. “After getting comfortable with everything, I told her I was prepared to move forward with the process but there was a kicker… I was getting induced the next morning!”

She was glad to discover that her adoption specialist worked quickly and efficiently to help her choose adoptive parents and follow her personal adoption plan.

“Katie [my adoption specialist] contacted [the family] the next day as I was in labor, and they hopped on the first flight out.”

If you’re at the hospital preparing for labor and delivery wondering when to start considering adoption in Arkansas, you can start today by calling us at 1-800-ADOPTION.

Choosing Adoption a Few Days After Your Baby is Born

You may not be ready to choose adoption before your baby is born, and that’s OK. You can choose adoption after spending a few days in the hospital with your baby. When can you give a baby up for adoption in Arkansas? Now may be the perfect time for you and your baby.

Mike and Ashley, adoptive parents who worked with American Adoptions, tell the story of their excitement to adopt their son who had already been born.

“They didn’t tell us right away that he was born,” Ashley said. “And they were like, but the catch is, he’s already here. He’s a couple days old.”

Mike and Ashley were beyond excited to be the parents that their 2-day-old son needed. Ashley remembers,

“I was like, ‘Oh, my gosh. My son’s here. I just want to meet him. I just want to hold him,” Ashley said.

One birth couple struggled with the decision for adoption until the day that their baby was 4 days old. Shandra and Drew were the adoptive parents who were chosen to raise the 4-day-old baby boy and they knew that the timing was perfect for everyone.

“I told Drew, ‘I don’t think we would get this call if this wasn’t our time, if this wasn’t our baby,’” Shandra said.

Kevin and Colleen, adoptive parents who worked with American Adoptions, talk about how important it was for their birth mother to spend a week with her baby before choosing adoption.

“His birth mother needed to be 100 percent sure that she was doing what was best for him and for her own family,” they said. “That week that he was not with us is a week that his birth mother got to share precious time with her son and to say goodbye to him. We would never take that away from her.”

These adoptive parent stories show that your baby is wanted and will be loved unconditionally, even if they are a few days or a few weeks old.

When is the right time to give babies up in Arkansas? For you, the right time for adoption may be after your baby is born and that’s OK. You can call us at 1-800-ADOPTION at any time when you’re ready to start your adoption process. You can also contact us online to get more free adoption information.

Choosing Adoption Months After Your Baby is Born

You may try parenting after your baby is born because you believe it’s right for you at that time. But, even after parenting your child for many months, you can still choose adoption. There is no right or wrong time when to start considering adoption in Arkansas because all adoptions are unique.

Mariam, a birth mother who chose open adoption, began raising her child after he was born because she didn’t want to live without him and she had doubts about adoption.

“I suddenly felt like the whole world was on our side, blessing this child,” Mariam said. “I felt that I could do anything to make him happy, even sacrificing my emotions.”

Ultimately, Mariam decided that she wanted her son to live a happy life with two parents. She chose adoptive parents for her son and slowly got to know them at her own pace before choosing to place her son with them.

“It felt like a part of me was gone,” Mariam said. “And that’s the honest feeling because I raised him for eight months and I was with him for nine months when I was pregnant… to live without your own child is one of the hardest things to do.”

Her son’s adoptive parents gave her the strength and encouragement that she needed to do what was best for her son.

“Taking time to get to know them, I knew Elizabeth and David were the perfect parents for Milo, but it was Elizabeth’s words that finally led to this decision,” Mariam said. “She told me that no matter what happens, Milo will always be my son.”

Are you still wondering, “When is the right time to give babies up in Arkansas?” The right time could be now. You can call us at any time at 1-800-ADOPTION if you need to know when can you put a baby up for adoption in Arkansas. Start your adoption process with us today.

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