What is another word for foster-mother?
Pronunciation: [fˈɒstəmˈʌðə] (IPA) 
Foster-mother is a term that refers to a woman who takes care of a child that is not hers by birth. However, there are several synonyms that can be used in its place, each with a slightly different connotation. A few examples of such synonyms include surrogate mother, guardian, caretaker, adoptive mother, and nanny. A surrogate mother is someone who carries a child for another couple, while a guardian is someone who takes care of a child's legal and financial matters. A caretaker is someone who provides basic care, while an adoptive mother has legally adopted the child. A nanny is a paid caregiver hired by a family to look after children. All of these terms are viable substitutes for fostering motherhood.
