preparing for my baby

Adoption
If you decide against a termination or it is not possible, or you decide you are not ready for parenthood you can have your baby adopted. You can make this decision at any time during your pregnancy or after the baby is born.

Having your baby adopted is a huge decision and it is important that you talk through your decision with a counsellor before you finally decide what is best for you and your baby. You may want to talk this through with your own parents.

You can also ask to see a social worker when you visit the hospital for your antenatal appointment or you can contact Social Services directly. The social worker will explain about adoption and make sure that you have all the information that you need to make this important decision.

If you are certain that adoption is what you want the social worker will arrange for foster parents to look after your baby from the time you make that decision until the baby moves in with adoptive parents. If you want more information about adoption, you can arrange to see a hospital social worker or you can contact: Social Services Advice Centre: 020 8708 5360

If you want general advice and information you can contact the following organisation: British Agencies for Adoption and Fostering 020 7593 2000