Birthmother Hotline (800) 264-2229
Your Options
If you’ve reached this point in your search for answers, you’ve probably ruled out abortion as a solution to your dilemma. Thank you being courageous on behalf of an innocent, unborn child. Moses shared a thought that will bless you when he said, _"I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live..." Deut. 13:19
It’s your right to choose “life” for your unborn child.
It’s your right to choose whether or not to parent.
We know that life sometimes throws unexpected curves. We are here to help you and to help you explore your options.
Please call me (Debbie) at anytime if you would like to talk about your situation. You do not need to feel alone and your phone call will be absolutely confidential. My personal cell # is 800-264-2229 (free nationwide from any phone) or 662-213-0361.
New Beginnings offers you:
- Caring professionals with many years of experience are available to help Birthmothers explore their options and choose what is best for the child and for them.
- Compassionate, caring and confidential professional Christian counselors available 24/7
- Safe and secure Birthmother housing for women in need of shelter at the Erwin Maternity Care Center
- Complete and honest answers to your personal and legal questions
- Transportation from anywhere in the United States and 24/7 emergency access to our counselors.
- Financial and “startup” assistance available.
- Opportunity for you to be involved in the entire process if you choose adoption
Commonly Asked Questions
I don’t have anywhere to live while I am pregnant. What are my options?
New Beginnings offers a Maternity Care Center for all clients. There are full-time house parents who will transport you to and from doctor’s visits and provide meals and other needs.
Do I receive any counseling while in the New Beginnings program?
Yes. Our social workers at New Beginnings counsel with all of our clients during their pregnancy. There is also post-partum counseling available.
Will I get pictures and updates of my baby?
Yes. Every adoption has its own unique plan. Most families send pictures and updates periodically while some have extensive on-going contact by phone or visits. Every birthmother and adoptive couple has their own level of comfort in this area, and we do our best to make everyone feel comfortable.
How do I know that the adoptive couple are good people?
All of our adoptive couples must go through very thorough screening. They have to submit two applications to the New Beginnings agency. They also have to have criminal record and child abuse registry checks prior to receiving an approved home study. Their home study involves a detailed report of the adoptive couple’s marital status, financial situation, lifestyle, and medical history. Their home is also evaluated by a licensed social worker who can assure that the baby will have a safe and suitable environment. In most cases, pictures are available of the couples home and family
How long may I stay at the care center after I deliver?
New Beginnings allows our birthmothers to stay at the Care center for up to six weeks after delivery. However, exceptions can be made if the need is sufficient.
When can I sign paper relinquishing my parental rights?
You will not be pressured into signing anything, because papers allowing a child to be placed for adoption cannot be signed until 72 hours after delivery. The 72 hour period is considered the waiting period and any relinquishment forms signed prior to this are not legal.
What about my medical bills and other expenses?
While in the New Beginnings program there are no expenses to you—medical or living. Financial assistance is determined on a case-by-case basis.
If I do make an adoption plan, will the sad feelings ever go away?
YES! But, an adoption choice is a life transition that can be difficult and emotional; it is not a lifelong grieving and recovery process. Lila, a nineteen year old birthmother said "I’ll always miss her and think of her, but I’ll never regret giving her the family that could give her the life that I never could. I believe that someday she will find me and tell me what a good thing I did for her.”
Research has shown that birthmothers who make an adoption plan show the same level of satisfaction with their decision as those who chose to parent their child.
The only two people that have any “legal” control over an adoption plan are the birthparents (the birthmother and the birthfather.)