Birth Mothers (IMAGE) University of Helsinki Caption According to the study the right to found a family does not apply to the birth mothers in the international adoption system, as they do not have a choice. Credit Palgrave Macmillan UK Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.