What Doesn’t Bend, Breaks: Resiliency Strategies for Trans Folks on Fertility Journeys
"Your ultrasound technician called me by the wrong pronoun. She was lovely the rest of the time, but I'm sure you know that it's not acceptable for that to happen."
Average Costs for the LGBTQ+ Community to Achieve Pregnancy in the United States
There are several different paths to pregnancy that LGBTQ+ people can consider to create a family. Each of these paths comes with associated costs making
Preparing for Pregnancy as a Non-Binary Person
Preparing for pregnancy as a non-binary person will involve a few extra steps to ensure your mental and physical health is supported throughout the process.
The Long and Winding Road to Parenthood: Reflections on National Infertility Awareness Week
I have a clear memory from when I was about 12-years-old. I was lying in the grass with some friends when things suddenly became a
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
One of the most heartbreaking experiences that someone can experience is recurrent pregnancy loss or miscarriage. Unfortunately, recurrent pregnancy loss is common. As many as
What is In Vitro Fertilization?
In vitro fertilization (IVF)is a form of assisted reproductive technology. In IVF, sperm are combined with an egg or eggs in a Petri dish in
What is Intrauterine Insemination?
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a low tech form of assisted reproductive technology, which is typically performed in a doctor’s office. When individuals or couples begin
How to Give and Receive an Injection: A Guide For Fertility Treatment Patients and their Partners
Oftentimes, these medications are given by injection into the fat just under the skin (subcutaneous) or in the muscle (intramuscular). You may choose to do
Questions to Ask at your First Fertility Clinic Visit
Your first fertility clinic visit can be overwhelming. You’re bound to have many questions that you inevitably forget when you’re face-to-face with your doctor. Review
Once Upon a Time, There Was a Much-Wanted Baby (Guess what! That Baby was You!)
By Corey Whelan For many of us, the story of how we came to be is a much-loved tale, told often by those who tuck
LGBTQ Family Building Survey
Executive Summary The LGBTQ Family Building Survey provides new insight into how many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people are interested in becoming
2019 LGBTQ Family Building Guide
Our 2019 LGBTQ Family Building Guide is designed to help hopeful parents learn more about all approaches to family building and reproductive health for the LGBTQ community. All articles are written by experts in their fields, and the Guide is available to download or read online.