title: A birth father and adoption in the perinatal setting.
abstract: The role of the birth father in adoption is debated by lawyers, adoption professionals, and members of the adoption triad. At issue is how best to involve the birth father in the adoption plan while respecting the feelings of the birth mother, prospective adoptive couple, and rights of the child. This article examines emotional, legal and practice issues related to a birth father in adoption and implications for the perinatal social worker.
authors.affiliation: Pregnancy, Parenting and Adoption Services, Catholic Charities, San Diego, USA.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Menard
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000300:Adoption / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology*; D000328:Adult; D002961:Civil Rights; D005220:Fathers / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007743:Labor, Obstetric / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D018743:Perinatal Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D012947:Social Work