Frequently asked questions
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No, you can take your newborn to any hospital in Utah that is open 24/7.
You need to take your newborn to the hospital as soon as possible in order to ensure that your newborn receives proper care.
You can take your newborn or you can ask someone to do it for you. The law states, “that a person acting with the mother’s permission” can bring a newborn to the hospital.
The police will not be called if you bring your infant to the hospital.
The hospital will provide any medical care your newborn requires. Utah Division of Child and Family Services will place your child for adoption into a safe, loving home. There are many great families waiting to adopt children.
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