At the hospital, you will be in charge of decisions regarding the birth of the baby and the care for the baby up to the point that the consent for adoption papers are signed. Once the consents are signed, then the hospital will legally address the agency or the adoptive parents regarding any needs of the baby. Post birth you will have the opportunity to spend time with the baby if you would like and interact with the adoptive parents if you would like. After consents are signed, the hospital will discharge you from the hospital. The agency will make sure you have a ride home, and make sure you receive financial and emotional support for the next six weeks. Our agency stays committed to our birth families beyond the six weeks and offer counseling services if needed in the future.