Does the babys father need to know about the pregnancy and consent to the adoption?
The law requires that the father of the baby be told about his child. Even if a woman is reluctant to do so, a counselor can help her talk to him further. At the Adoption Center of San Diego, for example, we encourage the birthfather to come in with the birthmother when making the choice about who will adopt the child, if that is possible. Generally, it is best to enlist the father’s cooperation as much as possible. Birthmothers might want to talk with an adoption counselor or attorney if they are uncertain how to tell the baby’s father.
