The word "birthmother" is becoming more frequently understood to mean a woman whose child has been placed for adoption, however it is still widely used by many to mean a woman wh... [more]

At various stages of our lives, writing things down can help in so many ways, from notes reminding ourselves of things to do, to expressions we write in greeting cards. When we were young, w... [more]

Birth Mothers' Rights

Birthmothers' right, the rights of women who place their children for adoption, change as the process moves forward. Prior to Placement Before placing her child for adoption, a woman is a... [more]

My Birth Mother Story

I was a 23 year old single mother of a 2 year old chronically ill child when I found out that I was pregnant. I knew with in weeks that I wanted to place my son for adoption. I went to 3 ag... [more]

Birthmother's Day

There are an estimated 6 million adoptees in the US alone - plus the millions elsewhere around the world - and we've each got two mothers: the one who parented, and the one who gave birth.... [more]

Birthmother Letters

Advice to pre-adoptive parents about Dear Birthmother Letter from a Birthmother Your words are carved onto paper and are permanent pieces of you. How much time goes into every syllable and... [more]

birthmother.com

Information, support, guidance, and first-hand experience for women considering placing a child for adoption, and for those who have already placed a child.... [more]

Birthmother's Bill of Rights

When you give birth to a child, even if you’ve made an adoption plan, you’re the legal parent until you sign the Termination of Parental Rights, and in some cases even appear ... [more]

Can a birthmother get her baby back after the adoption?

Once an adoption has been finalized according to law, the placement is considered permanent. In some states, signing voluntary relinquishment papers is followed by a period of time durin... [more]

Meeting My Birthmother

I met my mother for the first time when I was thirty-five years old. She was nothing like I had imagined. When I was a child I was sure she was a movie star hopelessly in love with her lead... [more]

Adoptee and Birthmother: A Dual Journey of Healing

How can you possibly heal as a birthmother when first you are an adoptee? You spend your time trying to fill the void, trying to find your roots and healing the split-off parts that run you... [more]

One Birthmother Still Searching

My name is Gail. I gave my daughter up for adoption back in 1985. She was born in Sewickley Valley Hospital, Pennsylvania. Her birth date is 6/20/85. The name given to her by me is Candyace... [more]

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