Gay Parenting Events: An Inside Look at One of the Premier East Coast LGBT Events From left to right: Greg Zola, Dr. Mark Leondires, Melissa Etheridge, Linda Wallem, and Dan Bucatinsky

Our 3 Favorite Gay Parenting Books: 1. Brill, Stephanie, The Queer Parent's Primer: A Lesbian and Gay Families' Guide to Navigating Through a Straight World (2001)

Adoption is an Option for Gay & Lesbian Families There are many ways for gay men and lesbians to build families. Last month, we examined third-party options. This month we’ll look at adoption.

Gay adoption? Gay Surrogacy? Other third-party family building options? What’s the best strategy for gay men or lesbians as they consider same-sex parenting?

Center Families Presents an LGBT Family Building Event On Saturday April 27, 2013 GayParentsToBe, in partnership with the Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT), is sponsoring an LGBT Family Building Expo hosted by Center Families in New York City. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about all aspects of family building for gay and lesbian individuals/couples interested in having a baby. This is an all day event that will feature panel discussions on all aspects of family building by focusing on the medical, legal, psychological, and financial aspects. LGBT parents will also share their personal stories and free medical consultations will be provided by appointment only. And stay tuned for celebrity guests during the lunchtime sessions and “Cocktails with Content.”

Surrogacy Law Vetoed by New Jersey Governor This summer, New Jersey seemed poised to be the latest state to enact a law relaxing restrictions on gestational surrogacy.

Same-Sex Couples Raising Children Increasing Guest Blogger Lisa Rosenthal of Path To Fertility

Gay Parenting | LGBT Family Building Services Gay Couples Becoming Parents With Same Technology Straight Infertile Couples Use Gay couples can become parents by the same assisted reproductive technologies (ART) that enable infertile heterosexual couples to have babies, and the good news is that it is possible to have your own biological child. Back in July 1978, when Louise Joy Brown was born, she was the first baby brought into the world through IVF treatment (in vitro fertilization) by parents Lesley and Peter Brown who were struggling with infertility issues. Since then, an estimated five million babies have been born using IVF technology and the technologies and options for parents have continued to develop.

Dr. Mark Leondires - Medical Director, GayParentsToBe GayParentsToBe is an informational resource and link to gay parenting services. We strive to provide the best care for LGBT couples and individuals as they navigate all of the options to bring a child into the world. To better serve our LGBT community, Reproductive Medicine Associates of CT launched GayParentsToBe to more completely address the unique challenges same-sex couples and LGBT solo parents face when building their family. Our Connecticut and New York locations are supportive of gay and lesbian couples as well as individual parents by choice. Working with an established professional network, including gestational carrier (surrogate), egg donor and sperm donor agencies, we provide full service care to help you realize your dream of building a family.