Your Rights as an Expectant Mother in Kansas — What You Should Know

Finding out you’re pregnant can bring a wave of emotions, especially if it wasn’t planned. You might feel scared, pressured, or unsure of what to do next.

But before making any decisions, it’s important to know this: You have rights.

Whether you’re considering parenting, adoption, or simply exploring your pregnancy options, understanding the rights of expectant mothers in Kansas gives you the power to make informed, confident choices about your future and your baby’s.

At Shape of My Heart Adoptions, we believe every woman deserves respect, compassion, and control over her own pregnancy. Here are seven rights you need to know as an expectant mother in Kansas.

1.   You Have the Right to Make Your Own Decision.

No one can legally make decisions for you about your pregnancy. Not your partner, your family, or a friend.

You have the right to decide what happens next, whether to parent your baby, place your baby for adoption, or seek additional support before you make your choice.

If anyone is pressuring or threatening you, know that help is available. You deserve to choose freely and safely. And you deserve to be respected and treated with kindness and understanding every step of the way.

2.   You Have the Right to Confidentiality and Privacy.

In Kansas, your pregnancy and adoption-related conversations are confidential. That means any agency, counselor, or medical professional must keep your personal information private unless you give permission to share it.

If you’re talking with a licensed adoption agency like Shape of My Heart Adoptions, everything you share is protected by law. You can ask questions, express concerns, or even just talk through your feelings, all without judgment or fear of exposure.

Confidentiality also means that you can reach out for help anonymously if you need to. You’re not required to make any decisions right away or sign anything. Sometimes, simply talking through your situation can be the first step toward clarity.

3.   You Have the Right to Choose the Adoptive Family.

If you decide that adoption is right for you, Kansas law gives you the right to participate in choosing the adoptive family for your baby.

At Shape of My Heart Adoptions, we guide you through profiles of waiting families who are carefully screened, background-checked, and ready to provide a loving and stable home. You can choose the family that feels right to you based on your values, lifestyle, and what you want your baby’s future to look like. [View Waiting Adoptive Families in Kansas]

You also get to decide how much contact you’d like to have after placement through open, semi-open, or closed adoption options.

This process is always your choice, according to your comfort level.

4.   You Have the Right to Free Legal and Emotional Support.

As an expectant mother in Kansas, you are entitled to receive free legal and counseling support throughout the adoption process. This ensures that you fully understand your rights, the paperwork, and the steps before, during, and after placement.

Shape of My Heart Adoptions provides:

• Free legal representation to ensure your rights are protected.

• Professional counseling for emotional and mental support before and after birth.

• Assistance with living expenses (as allowed by Kansas law), which can cover rent, groceries, transportation, and medical costs during your pregnancy.

You should never feel pressured or obligated. Our goal is to make sure you’re informed, cared for, and supported, no matter what decision you make.

5.   You Have the Right to Change Your Mind.

In Kansas, you have the right to change your mind about adoption at any point before signing legal consent papers after birth.

Even if you’ve chosen a family or created an adoption plan, it’s okay to pause, reconsider, or ask for more time. The decision to place your baby for adoption becomes final only after you’ve given written consent, no sooner than 12 hours after the baby’s birth, as required by Kansas law.

Until then, this is your journey, and you’re free to make the choice that feels right for you.

6.   You Have the Right to Compassionate Care.

Every expectant mother deserves respect, empathy, and dignity, regardless of her situation.

At Shape of My Heart Adoptions, our mission is to make sure every woman feels heard, supported, and never judged. Whether you’re ready to make a plan today or just want someone to talk to, we’ll meet you where you are with open hearts and open ears.

You are more than your circumstances. You are strong, capable, and deserving of care.

7.   You Have the Right to a Future

An unplanned pregnancy does not mean your dreams are over. It simply means your story is changing.

We’re here to help you make a plan that supports both your baby’s future and your own. Many expectant mothers who’ve chosen adoption in Kansas have gone on to finish school, build careers, and create meaningful relationships, all while knowing their child is loved and cared for.

You deserve that same hope and peace of mind.

Empowerment through Understanding

When you know your rights, you regain control of your situation even when it feels uncertain.

The rights of expectant mothers in Kansas are designed to protect you, support your choices, and ensure that no one can take away your voice in this process.

If you’re unsure where to start, reach out to us. Shape of My Heart Adoptions offers confidential, judgment-free guidance for expectant mothers in Kansas. Whether you want to learn more about your options or just need someone to listen, we’re here for you 24/7.

You have rights. You have choices. And you’re not alone.