If you are an expectant mother who is unsure of what to do after your baby is born, there are limited options available to you. This is not a decision to be taken lightly, but to help you along, here are two options to consider if you are unsure of what to do after your pregnancy.

1. Adoption

If you feel that you are not prepared to take care of a child given your current financial state, housing condition, or any other factor, it might be best to put your baby up for adoption. There are adoption agencies that provide housing all around the country and are willing to guide you through the process and answer any questions you might have. Most adoption agencies have nothing but the children’s best interests at heart and have the resources available to provide a good and happy childhood for them.

2. Keep Him or Her

Deciding to raise your baby yourself will change your way of life forever. There is no doubt about that. If you feel that the best place for your child is with you, then that is where your child should stay. If you know that you will do everything in your power to provide for your baby and give him or her the best life possible, then you might be ready to take on parenthood. You will likely not be going at this new challenge alone. There are groups all over the country dedicated to helping new parents learn what they need to raise their children properly.

Whatever decision you come to is perfectly valid as long as you are reasonably sure that your child is in safe hands. Either way, it is important to remember that this is not the end. Your life goes on, and you need to keep up with it.