#103 Brianne Kirkpatrick on Adoptee Genetic Testing

On This Episode We Discuss:

Services WatershedDNA Offers

Motivation Behind Writing “The DNA Guide for Adoptees”

Differences in Genealogical Research for Adoptees Compared to General Population

Preparing to Meet New Biological Family Members

Advice for DNA Testing Adoptee Related Searches

DNA Testing for Children/Minors to Find Biological Relatives

Insight for Adoptee’s Seeking Medical Information via DNA Testing

Non-DNA Methods to Search for Lost Biological Relatives

My Heritage’s DNA Quest Project for Adoptees

Listen to episode #80 with My Heritage’s Rafi Mendelsohn to learn more.

Since recording this project has expanded to offer more free kits!

Resources for the Adoptee/Donor Community

Facebook Groups: DNA Detectives and Adoption Search and Reunion

AdopteeRightsLaw.com

Look out for our “The DNA Guide For Adoptees” book giveaway in the next couple days on social media (links below)!

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