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As a birthparent, you have the right to:

Explore several adoption resources before choosing an agency to help you.
Be treated with respect and dignity.
Request and receive complete confidentiality.
Design a personal adoption plan, which includes defining the type of contact you have with your child before signing final surrenders, and after placement (photographs, letters, gifts, meetings, etc.).
Take an active role in choosing your baby's adoptive parents, including speaking with and meeting prospective adoptive parents without obligation.
Change adoption agencies or attorneys prior to signing surrenders, regardless of any support that has been provided, if you are not comfortable with the agency or attorney.
Verify in writing all promised financial support and post-placement agreements with the chosen adoption agency and parents.
Sign final surrenders only when you are comfortable with your decision, and to request temporary childcare if you need additional time to consider your options.
Receive answers to any questions that you might have about the adoption agency and/or adoptive parents, and to obtain any verification in writing (adoption agency license and tax exempt status, references, letters, confirmation that chosen parents will raise the child, etc.).
Choose to parent and raise your child regardless of any support that the agency or attorney may have provided.