National Adoption Month brings attention to adoption stories, families, and children. It is also a time to recognize birth mothers and birth parents whose love and decisions made those stories possible.

Honoring birth mothers means acknowledging the full reality of adoption, including strength, loss, and enduring connection.

Why honoring birth mothers matters

Birth mothers are not a footnote in adoption. They are part of a child’s story for life. When birth mothers are honored with dignity, children benefit from a more honest and compassionate understanding of their own identity.

Ways families and communities can honor birth mothers

Honoring birth mothers may include using respectful language, allowing space for birth parent stories, and supporting resources that care for birth parents long term.

Support for birth mothers in Wisconsin

Birth mothers deserve ongoing care and community. Adoption Choice Inc. offers resources and referrals to help birth parents feel supported.

Learn more here.

If you are a birth mother seeking support, you can reach out anytime here.