Which statement is true regarding a birth mother after relinquishment of her infant?
a. The birth mother may experience a more prolonged grief process that may intensify over time.
b. The birth mother usually experiences relief after adoption of the baby is complete.
c. The grieving process is the same except for the initial period of shock and disbelief.
d. The birth mother proceeds through the grief process faster since her baby has not died.
A
The correct statement is that the birth mother may experience a more prolonged grief process that may intensify over time. Grief is the usual response of mothers who relinquish their infants through adoption, because of their feelings of loss. Their grief response is the same as anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one and may even last longer.
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