birth parent
Example Sentences
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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
No child on earth wants to think their birth parent rejects them.
From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2018
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.