You give your child life.

You give your child life.

You can plan for your baby's future.

You can plan for your baby's future.

You can hold and name your baby.

You can hold and name your baby.

You can know how your baby is growing and developing.

You can know how your baby is growing and developing.

You will not have to parent before you are ready.

You will have a parental role, 24/7.

You can choose a two-parent family for your baby.

You will not have the support of a spouse.

You will be free from the financial responsibilities of parenting.

You will be more likely to struggle financially.

You can continue with your education or career.

You may need to delay your education or career.

You may have the freedom to continue or to end a relationship with the other birthparent.

You may be unwillingly involved in a long-term relationship with the other birthparent.