Oaks, Laury, 1967-

Giving up baby : safe haven laws, motherhood, and reproductive justice / Laury Oaks. - ix, 275 pages ; illustration : 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : safe haven laws are not only about saving babies -- The work of saving babies? lives and souls -- Girls at risk of dumping their newborns -- Relinquishing motherhood : how and why safe haven surrenders happen -- The unsurpassed adoption value of safe haven babies -- Conclusion : safe haven laws and advancing reproductive justice.

9781479897926 (cl : alk. paper) 9781479806362 (pb : alk. paper)

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Abandoned children--United States.
Abandoned children--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States.
Birthmothers--United States.
Birthmothers--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States.
Adoption--United States.
Adoption--Law and legislation--United States.

HV881 / .O15 2015

362.76