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Your ultimate source for LGBTQ+ fertility and family-building information, including guides to surrogacy, IVF, IUI, affording treatment, LGBTQ+ parenting and much more.

Family Building | IVF | Patient Stories | Surrogacy

By: Sierra Dehmler
February 7th, 2024

Considering surrogacy, but feeling overwhelmed? Two dads who have been through the process (and ended up with twins) open up to share their personal journey and offer helpful tips and support for fellow LGBTQ+ dads-to-be.

Egg Donors | IVF | Sperm Donors

By: Dr. Mark P. Leondires
January 19th, 2024

Many LGBTQ+ parents-to-be consider using a known donor to help grow their family, like a close friend or even a relative. But what are the pros and cons of using a known donor versus an anonymous donor? Here's what you should know before making your decision.

Egg Donors | Family Building | IVF | Surrogacy

By: Sierra Dehmler
January 9th, 2024

Feeling overwhelmed or confused about where to look for resources to support your surrogacy journey? Our comprehensive guide explores where to turn for financial assistance, helpful organizations, books on surrogacy, LGBTQ+ peer support groups, family stories, and more.

Family Building | Surrogacy

By: Dr. Mark P. Leondires
December 27th, 2023

As you embark on your journey to parenthood, it's easy to feel overwhelmed or confused. This can be especially true for intended parents pursuing surrogacy. Here are the most important things to look for as you evaluate your surrogacy agency options.

Family Building | Affording Care | Advocacy | Fertility FAQs

By: Sierra Dehmler
November 17th, 2023

For decades, the definition of infertility has restricted access to essential medical care for LGBTQ+ couples and single parents-to-be who need the help of fertility treatment to build their families. But what does "infertility" really look like in the LGBTQ+ community? Many in the LGBTQ+ community don't struggle with physiological infertility, but still need fertility treatment or donors to help build their families.

Family Building | IVF | Surrogacy

By: Sierra Dehmler
November 14th, 2023

Every hopeful parent knows they will have to make many important decisions throughout their journey to parenthood. But for gay dads-to-be embarking on the surrogacy process, one of the first big questions to answer is often, "Whose sperm are we going to use?"

Affording Care | Fertility Treatment | Surrogacy

By: Dr. Mark P. Leondires
November 8th, 2023

One of the first questions that prospective patients ask when starting to explore their options for LGBTQ+ family-building is, “How much is this all going to cost?” An important question - with a complex answer. Here's what you need to know about finances, insurance, and open enrollment.

Affording Care | Advocacy

By: Sierra Dehmler
November 3rd, 2023

One of the most frustrating parts of family building is discovering how limiting insurance coverage can be. With the recent announcement of an updated definition of "infertility," LGBTQ+ parents-to-be are finally included. Here's what that means for you.

Egg Donors | Surrogacy

By: Dr. Mark P. Leondires
October 30th, 2023

Choosing an egg donor is one of the first big decisions you'll need to make as a dad-to-be pursuing surrogacy. Let's explore how to navigate this important step towards fatherhood.

Transgender Family Building | PCOS

By: Drake Athey
September 18th, 2023

For the LGBTQ+ community, finding good healthcare providers who are both inclusive and accessible can be a challenge. This trans PCOS patient's story shows just how crucial it is to find a knowledgeable doctor and an inclusive practice to get the support and resources you deserve.

LGBTQ Parenting | Patient Stories | Twins

By: Nikkya Hargrove
September 13th, 2023

When the ultrasound showed two, healthy, strong heartbeats, the look on my wife’s face was priceless. She turned to our fertility doctor, wondering if he was certain that we were having twins. “Are you sure?” she asked, quickly followed by: “There aren’t any more, are there?”

PCOS | Advocacy

By: Dr. Mark P. Leondires
September 6th, 2023

Many people don’t know what polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is or how much it can affect a person's everyday life. However, for the up to 15% of people assigned female at birth diagnosed with the condition, "life-changing" only begins to describe what they experience.