birth parent

American  

Or birthparent

noun

1. a biological mother birth mother or biological father birth father; a biological parent.

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Example Sentences

Dear Amy: As an adoptee and a birth parent, I have to correct your advice to “Anguished Aunt,” the sister who disregarded her brother’s wishes to have contact with his biological daughter.

From Washington Post • Jan. 23, 2023

In Myanmar, abortion is illegal unless the pregnancy can be proven to be a risk to the life of the birth parent.

From Salon • May 25, 2022

During this time, a relative could petition to become the child’s guardian or a birth parent could petition to reunify with their child, Stogel said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2022

Some Chilean adoptees have found a very different response after tracking down a birth parent.

From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2021

If a birth parent is located, and requests continued anonymity, the parent’s name would be redacted before the birth certificate is released.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 9, 2017