What tests will be run on the birth mother?
In each case we request HIV testing and drug screening, in addition to all standard OB/GYN tests. You may request additional testing non-invasive testing, excluding amniocentesis, which the doctors will only perform for a medial reason. Sonograms are routinely conducted and generally assist in determination of the gender of the child.
We generally request HIV, drug screening, hepatitis and all the normal OB/GYN tests. You can usually ask for any other type of testing, excluding amniocentesis which the doctors will only perform for a medical reason. Sonograms are also routinely done. What tests will be run on the baby? Where indicated, we order HIV, drug screen, hepatitis and thyroid tests. If you request others, these can almost always be obtained. What kind of contact will we have with the birth parents? Whatever you agree. It is common for birth parents to want to speak to the adoptive parents on the phone, exchange letters and/or meet at lunch or the time of placement. Almost always, this contact is limited to pre-birth and the hospital period, although some birth mothers request a baby dedication or one-time meeting shortly after birth. What should we say or not say in communicating with the birth parents? You should focus on being yourselves, letting the birth parents get to know you and establishing a comfort
