birthmother

See also: birth mother

English

Alternative forms

• birth mother

Etymology

From birth +‎ mother.

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^[1]:

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

Synonyms

• biomother

Related terms

• birthparent
• birthfather