Adoption

Hello, does anyone know if there are any rules about adoption that have to do with the "adoptive mother" (not the birth mother) having hepatitis c?  Will most adoption agencies deny you because of this?  

[hairtamer]

Hi, I hope not.  I had a C-section in '75 with complications and had a transfusion, where I believed I contracted Hep C.  I nursed that baby and and had another baby less than 2 years later and nursed him also.  I was diagnosed in '99.  Both my children, in their 20's, were tested and neither tested positive.  As many children that there are that need homes, I would hope hep c would not be an issue.  Many people don't know that they have it for years, so people adopting could have it and not even know.  I will keep you in my prayers, I think the love of a child would be a Blessing for you and the child.
In Jesus, the Reason for the Season,
Rose

[nygirl7]

Both my children nursed and were tested and were negative too.

I can't imagine an agency in the world not allowing an adoption UNLESS you have advanced stage liver disease and are not treating.  They would want to make sure whoever was adopting was in good health I'm sure.  But that only makes sense and would be like for anyone else.

[Lifeoflove]

Thanks ladies:).  I have one child and had an extremely difficult pregnancy with him (I got Migraine Associated Dizziness, that resulted in 24/7 dizziness etc.).  A few years later and I am all better, off of the migraine medicines and totally terrified to get pregnant again.  I've always wanted to adopt and I would LOVE for my son to have a sibling.  I found out that I have hepC after my first miscarriage.  I got pregnant again and had an amazing little boy.  I just am so nervous to put myself and my husband out there for an adoption if we will only be denied because of my status.  Everything is very very low and I've had no complications as far as the hepc.  I believe I got it from my mom who got it from her mom during the war at that time.  I have never done drugs or participated in risky behavior, so that is the only place I could have gotten it.  Anyway, I can't find any information on adoptive mothers carrying hepC and adopting a child.  Thanks for the prayers:).  I too am praying that we will be able to have at least one more child whether it be through pregnancy or adoption!!