What is a typical birthmother like?
There is really no “typical” birthmother. Just as individuals vary in characteristics and personality traits, so do birthmothers. While the average age of a birthmother is generally between 17-years-old to 28-years-old, some are as young as 11-years-old, while others are as old as 43-years-old. It is not uncommon for a birthmother to already be parenting. Many are single, without the financial resources, education, or support system to help enable them in parenting. Some birthmothers are in high school or college, while others are pursuing their careers; some are married and feel they cannot take on the responsibility of another child; some are married, and have become pregnant outside of their marriage; some have become pregnant from a brief encounter; some birthmothers are homeless. Lifestyles vary dramatically among birthmothers.
