birthfamily
The term birth family refers to a person's biological or genetic family—the individuals who gave birth to the person and their extended lineage, including parents, siblings, and relatives. It is used to distinguish from the family in which the person was raised, such as adoptive or foster families.
In adoption contexts, birth family is central to discussions about lineage, medical history, and potential contact.
In arrangements involving donor conception or surrogacy, "birth family" can refer to the genetic relatives—the individuals
The concept can be important for identity, heritage, and medical history. Reunions or searches for birth relatives
Related topics include adoption, open adoption, reunion registries, kinship, donor conception, and surrogacy.