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OK, here's my 2 cents...
I think that using the term birthmother before a person gives birth or has signed TPR isn't right. Just as adoptive mother isn't right beforehand either. But I also don't like the phrase 'potential.' Because, just because a young women is considering adoption, it doesn't mean she's going to place. Also, I think it can be very leading... like you're letting someon down by parenting. Does that even make sense?
So, my feeling is this... a pregnant mother is just that, a pregnant mother. All pregnant mothers have options and just because they are considering adoption doesn't mean they are 'potentially' a birthmom, KWIM? My personal feeling is that a women should be a pregnant mother (woman) until the time she makes her final decision.
Blessings,
Jenny
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