[mom2GRLC]

I agree with bromanchic.

I think SAFE HEAVEN laws are both good and bad. Good in that they have saved a number of babies from being hurt or abandoned.(which was it's purpose).

But I do agree it shouldn't be considered when one is making an "ADOPTION PLAN" for their child. It should only be used by those who are in desperate situations where they feel there is absolutely no other way and that certianly beats the alternative of having an innocent baby hurt or abandoned in unsafe conditions.

I think it is much better for EVERYONE involved if a real adoption plan was made. Where the mother and child were recieving pre-natal medical care. Where the mother delivered her child under safe conditions with a trained medical doctor/midwife present to watch out for both the mother and the baby's health/safety. Where the child had acces even to a small degree their family/medical history. ETC. Some of those babies will never know their exact date of birth, or even location.

There are still ways to protect the identity of the mother in an adoption process. She could go away for a couple months to a new state. She could choose to have a closed adoption or only disclose non-identifying info to the adoptive parents. She can choose not to disclose the birthfathers name and list it as unknown. There are OPTIONS for birthmothers who want to be anonymous with out putting the health/safety of their child and themselves at risk by not receiving medical care.

SO I agree Bromanchic....I don't want to really see more "unecessary" babies born under the SH laws....but at the same time....if it saves even a few babies lives I'd think it's worth it to keep it around.

But hopefully more work could be done on informing the general public about options out there for these woman. Maybe schools could include some information in their sex ed classes. Or maybe have a school assembly talking about sex ed issues/parenting options/adoption options. Since everyone in their teen and young adult lives will face those issues at some point in their lives.

I think educating is the key.