When you’re eight months pregnant and don’t want the baby, it can be a difficult, emotional experience. But you’re not alone, and there are still options available to you.

As you’re nearing the end of your pregnancy, there are plenty of resources out there that can help you make the best decision for your situation. And with our guidance, you’ll be equipped to make a well-informed choice with complete confidence.

You can always contact an adoption agency to get more free information now.

I’m 8 Months Pregnant and Don’t Want the Baby; What Are My Options?

At eight months pregnant, only you can decide which option is best for you. When you’re eight months pregnant and don’t want the baby, you have a few options:

• Adoption: Adoption at eight months pregnant can provide your baby with the opportunity to have a loving, stable home with two loving adoptive parents. When you work with an adoption agency, they’ll help you choose the right family for your baby and provide support throughout the entire process.
• Parenting: If you’re eight months pregnant and don’t want the baby, then there are resources out there that can make parenting a bit easier. Resources like Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and Medicaid may be available to help if you decide to parent. But, this support may not be enough to raise a child. Make sure you’re 100% confident before choosing this option at eight months pregnant.
• Abortion: At this point in your pregnancy, abortion may not be an option for you. No state allows abortions at eight months pregnant except in extreme scenarios, like if the pregnancy creates a life-threatening situation for your health. If you feel like this is the case at eight months pregnant, then talk to a medical professional immediately.

Is It Possible to Give My Child Up for Adoption 8 Months into an Unplanned Pregnancy?

Yes, you will always have the option to choose adoption if you’re eight months pregnant and don’t want the baby. And, it will always be 100% free for you as the birth mother. The best adoption agencies that can help you get the most out of your experience are national agencies.

National adoption agencies offer more comprehensive services than local adoption agencies, and are typically a birth mother’s first choice. These agencies work with adoptive families across the country, giving you the best shot at finding the perfect family for your baby. Birth mother Amanda chose a national adoption agency because of the variety of adoptive families she was able to choose from.

“I continued seeing the local counselor until I was about seven months along. Since they were limited to local families, and considering my requirements for the family I wanted for my baby, they could only find one family for me to choose from — not exactly my idea of ‘choice,’” Amanda recalls. “So, I decided to look at other options, and my search led me to a national adoption agency. I decided to contact them right away.”

Below are a few reputable adoption agencies you can contact:

• American Adoptions
• Family Connections Christian Adoptions
• Gladney Center for Adoption

How to Begin the Adoption Process at 8 Months Pregnant [5 Steps]

With your due date rapidly approaching, you’ll want to contact an adoption agency as soon as you can. This will give you more time to make decisions about your adoption plan and allow your birth parent specialist to provide you with more support during your final weeks of pregnancy.

In general, here’s what you can expect the adoption process to look like at eight months pregnant:

• Step 1: Contact an adoption agency.
• Step 2: Create an adoption plan with your birth parent specialist.
• Step 3: Choose the perfect adoptive family for your baby.
• Step 4: Maintain contact with the adoptive family.
• Step 5: Complete the adoption placement and receive post-placement support.