If you want to place your baby for adoption (also known as giving up a baby or putting up a baby), you first need to decide if adoption is right for you and your child. Next, you'll need to find the right family to adopt your baby. This involves choosing an adoptive family either online or with the help of a qualified adoption professional (attorney or agency). You will also want to consider many important questions like: Do I want to keep in contact with my child (open adoption), can I change my mind about adoption, and what is adoption grief? Once you are fully committed to adoption, you can continue to create an adoption plan and find more comfort during this challenging time.