English

Noun

birthmother ‎(plural birthmothers)

1. The biological mother of an adopted child.
   • 1989 June 16, Adoptive mother and father, “Top-Notch Agency”, in Chicago Reader:

     The Agency educated us on the adoption process and gave us the opportunity to meet with other adoptive parents and also prospective birthmothers.

Related terms

• birthparent
• birthfather