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Expectant Parent Rights

If you are a birth or expectant parent interested in learning more about making an adoption plan for your baby, it’s important to remember that you have many rights in the adoption process.

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Your Rights as an Expectant Parent

If you are pregnant or have recently given birth and are considering making an adoption plan, you have rights. The professionals who give you advice about adoption have a responsibility to guide you with compassion and care, but not all agencies are ethical. The following rights are based on the laws in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Reach out to us if you have any questions or for free 24/7 pregnancy support.

You have the right to work with a licensed adoption agency or adoption attorney.

You have the right to receive free, in-person or virtual all-options counseling.

You have the right to receive financial assistance.

You have the right to make your own decisions about your labor, hospital and delivery experience.

You have the right to wait until you are comfortable to sign any paperwork.

You have the right to request that your baby is placed in temporary care if you need more time to make your decision, and the right to visit your baby there.

You have the right to your own attorney to represent your legal rights.

You have the right to choose the adoptive family for your child and have a legally binding openness agreement which outlines the contact you will have with your child.

You have the right to change your mind about the adoption within a certain number of days, even if you have received financial assistance.

You have the right to be respected, regardless of your pregnancy decisions.

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