With the help of your social worker, you can decide what your time in the hospital will look like. If you desire, the adoptive family may be included in this time. Your social worker will visit you in the hospital, answer any questions you may have and help you navigate your feelings during this time. Once you and the baby are ready to leave the hospital, the baby can go home with the adoptive family. If you need more time to make a decision, New Life Adoptions has licensed families to provide interim care for your child while you continue to meet with your social worker and make a plan.

In Minnesota, birth parents voluntarily sign consents to adoption between 72 hours and 60 days after the child is born. Once signed, there is a 10 business day period until your consents to adoption are final. During this time, we will continue to provide support as you finalize your adoption decision and your openness agreement with the adoptive family.

After placement, you will receive ongoing counseling and other post adoption services, as needed. These services are available to you whenever a need may arise, even years down the road. New Life Adoptions also hosts a yearly Birth Mother event in May to honor you and your adoption decision.