birth mother

Example Sentences

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Mieke Murkes was an infant when her birth mother, Okgyun, gave her up for adoption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

In Alabama, a birth mother has just five days to change her mind.

From Slate • Aug. 18, 2025

In a twist of fate, they were matched with a birth mother just as they were traveling to Italy to celebrate their 10th anniversary.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025

She finally got a chance to ask her birth mother in October.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024

This time, Jonah didn’t bother correcting Chip out loud, though his brain translated, You mean, your birth mother set up an adoption plan.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix