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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.

Patient Stories | Fertility Treatment

By: Sierra Dehmler
January 12th, 2024

After a difficult fertility treatment journey, two moms-to-be discover they will now have to overcome a new challenge: high-risk pregnancy, long-term hospitalization, and caring for a premature baby. Claire and Alexandra share their story and what they learned along the way.

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.

IVF | Fertility Treatment

By: Dr. Laura Meyer
June 27th, 2023

Reciprocal IVF is an amazing family-building option for same-sex female (or cis female/trans male) couples who both want to play a biological role in the development of their baby. Here's everything you should know about the process, straight from an LGBTQ+ fertility specialist.

IVF | Patient Stories | Mental Health | Fertility Treatment | Adoption

By: Sierra Dehmler
April 25th, 2023

After 693 injections, two years of genetic testing, financial obstacles, pregnancy losses and unsuccessful IVF cycles, hopeful moms Emily and Staci make the difficult choice to stop pursuing IVF and begin to reimagine their future family.

Family Building | IVF | Sperm Donors | Patient Stories | Mental Health | Fertility Treatment

By: Sierra Dehmler
August 30th, 2022

In the world of LGBTQ+ family building, there are no accidents. The decision to become a parent is an intentional act, one that requires a high level of commitment and patience. Hopeful moms Emily and Staci know that better than most. In this blog, they share their story of loss, perseverance, and hope as they continue navigating their tumultuous path to parenthood.

Fertility Treatment

By: Emma Lott
March 30th, 2020

My name is Emma, and I’m lucky enough to work at a fertility practice that has a dedicated program to help the LGBTQ community build their families. Today is National Doctors' Day, and I want to introduce you to the Gay Parent To Be physician team.