By Kathy Brodsky, L.C.S.W How I hate that term – second parent – all parents should be equal. Unfortunately, under the law, that’s not the
Staying Grounded on Your Path to Parenthood
By Brenda Strong The path to parenthood isn’t always an easy one, but ultimately it is always worthwhile in the end, especially when you are
Trans Fatherhood
Meet the Guests Kris is a researcher, dog dad of five, and brand new dad. He blogs about his trans dad experience at The Trans
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
Acupuncture, Stress, and In Vitro Fertilization
Acupuncture refers to the administering of disposable, one time use needles which are hair- fine and flexible. These needles are inserted into specific areas of
Post-DOMA: Second Parent Adoption Tax Credit Updates for Same-Sex Unmarried Parents
By Melissa B. Brisman, Esq In most cases, if a same-sex couple is not married, a federal income tax credit is likely to cover many
Supporting the Bi+ Community on the Path to Parenthood
Research is beginning to suggest that members of the bi+ community who have children in the context of a different-sex relationship may be more likely to experience depression and anxiety symptoms in the postpartum period. The speculation is that during the transition to parenthood, there is a loss of identity around sexual orientation and a feeling of disconnection from the LGBTQ+ community. The suggestions here aim to keep you connected to your identity throughout the pregnancy and parenthood journey.
Growing Up with Trans Parents
Listen to Gender Reveal podcast to continue the conversation and learn more! Meet the Guests Heather Bryant, a writer based in Sunnyside, NY, grew up
Choosing Between a Known and Unknown Sperm Donor
For some individuals and couples, choosing a sperm donor can be one of the most challenging decisions they will need to make on their path
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.