Birth Parent
Definition: A child's biological parent.
Also Known As:natural parent, first parent, parent who lost a child to adoption, parent
Alternate Spellings: birthparent
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Resources for Birth Families
National advocacy and support groups, research, and personal stories for parents whose children were placed for adoption and their families. Explore your own feelings and read the words of others who are growing and healing.
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