Do you need parental consent to give a baby up for Adoption?
sunshinedust_ami asked:
Is it possible to give a baby up for adoption even if your parents don’t consent?
My mom is completely against it, but I’m 19. And I can’t have a baby right now.
Does it cost anything?
And how would I go about doing that exactly?
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Is it possible to give a baby up for adoption even if your parents don’t consent?
My mom is completely against it, but I’m 19. And I can’t have a baby right now.
Does it cost anything?
And how would I go about doing that exactly?
March 31st, 2009 at 11:05 am
Think about your options first. I’m not going to judge you or anything, but there is lots of support out there for single mothers. I was looking on the net and found this. I don’t know where you are from, but it may be somewhere you can start:
Good luck, but think about it before you make a hasty decision.
April 1st, 2009 at 12:54 am
where do you live
in england as far as im aware it soely yours and possibly the fathers choice your mum cant stop you . dont know what the rule is in other countries . but i think you should may be consider counselling to make sure its the right choice to make ..
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:53 pm
You are nineteen.
You are officially and universally an adult. You can do whatever you want.
And no, it doesn’t cost anything.
April 4th, 2009 at 7:40 am
Yes it is possible but are you certain it is the best option?
Your mother sounds prepared to support and help and for that she deserves recognition. How many girls were forced into giving up their baby in the past and lived to regret it.
Talk to her calmly about it and the options. Look inside yourself calmly and consider all the options if you then have some counselling in[put and still arrive at the decision then you can certainly pursue.
April 7th, 2009 at 1:49 am
You’re an adult. You are lucky your Mum wants to support you but don’t get blackmailed into anything. My friend’s baby was adopted when she was 19 (when my friend was 19, the baby was a day or two old). She chose that and knew that she’d made the right decision for her and her baby. From her point of view, her son got the best start in life. She had some contact with the adoptive family, but only enough to know where he was. Maybe a couple of photos. I think she’s amazing for doing that - both for her son and for that other family she gave her baby to.
I’m afraid that I don’t know how to go about doing it. If I were you I’d ask my doctor/midwife about it and I should think they can help you by telling you who to get in touch with. Alternatively, a family planning place must know because if they’re counselling you for abortions etc. then they must mention adoption as an option.
Good luck. Stick to your guns - don’t get pushed into anything. And you can always change your mind.
PS - I’m sure it won’t cost you a penny.