Q: I'm an unwed pregnant woman who is thinking of giving my baby up for adoption.
I'm worried that my hormones aren't making me think straight about it. What happens if I change my mind after I give birth and decide to keep the baby?
A:
1. If you sign a consent for adoption BEFORE the child is born, you have 72 hours after the birth of the child to change your mind and revoke your consent to the adoption.
2. AFTER the child is born you cannot sign a consent or surrender for adoption until at least 72 hours have passed.
3. AFTER the birth of the child, if 72 hours pass before you sign a consent or surrender for adoption it is irrevocable.
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