Gay Parents To Be | October News

Hi there,

Pride in the month of June gets a lot of publicity - between the parades, the flags, and the summer weather, how could it not? But despite the chill in the air, October is also a month of celebration - it's LGBT History Month, when we celebrate heroes and events that have shaped the queer community. Here at Gay Parents To Be, we used this month to explore the history of LGBTQ family building, what gay parenting and family looks like today, and even take a look at what you can do to advocate for your future family.

I also want to share some the things that made October a special month for us here in the Gay Parents To Be offices - from international awareness days to in-house celebrations.

🏳️‍🌈National Coming Out Day - because #AlltheFeels. And because acceptance needs to happen every day. 

💟Spirit Day - because we love cereal and hate bullying. Every year, we wear purple to stand up for LGBTQ youth.

🎃Halloween - because who doesn't love to trick-or-treat? Our office hosts a "Baby Boo" party, and welcomes past patients and their families. We can't wait.

One more thing - we're making some big changes to our newsletter, and we don't want you to miss out when we announce what's next. You'll be hearing from me directly in November with more information, but in the meantime click the button below to make sure you're on our list.

🌈 Emma - Brand Specialist, Gay Parents To Be

🎬 We're still rolling...

...out website updates! We'll always be at www.gayparentstobe.com, but we're adding more organized content all the time. Whether you're interested in treatment options, surrogacy, or adoption, you can find the most relevant information - just for you.

WHAT'S NEW? - Whether you're reading articles from the comfort of your couch at home, or joining us in person for an event, check out this page to find all the ways you can connect with Gay Parents To Be.

For Parents To Be👨‍💻

Family building for same sex couples oftentimes requires the help of a reproductive endocrinologist, and unfortunately it can be a costly process - especially if you don't have fertility benefits. As more and more employers (Like Starbucks☕) expand benefits programs and increase inclusivity, it's important to stay in the know about how to get the best fertility and family insurance coverage with these top questions to ask.

If you're thinking about a surrogacy journey, we know that you probably have a lot of questions, like "Does my surrogate want to keep my baby?" or "Is this screening really comprehensive enough?". We asked a fertility nurse to answer the top 5  things you need to know about surrogacy, so you can cross those worries off your list.

For Parents👩‍💻

On October 11th, we recognized National Coming Out Day, and we also recognize that each person has their own individual coming out story. We spoke with Dr. Leondires - medical director and founder of Gay Parents To Be - about his coming out story and what that meant for his future family. In his words:

My parenting journey brought me very much out of the closet – I had to be proud of my family because I want them to be proud of our family.

Read more about his personal journey to fatherhood, and what he has learned from being a gay dad here.

If you or someone you know has a child who identifies as transgender, continued support is so important - but how can you know the best resources, to learn together as a family? These answers are not always simple, but these tips to love and care for your transgender child are a good place to start.

Read more articles here.

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Get all your surrogacy questions answered. For dads to be interested in surrogacy, Men Having Babies is a great opportunity to access information, advice, and a wide variety of specialists in the field. Sign up for a free consultation (with Dr. Mark Leondires) to make the most of this opportunity!

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We're making some big changes to our newsletter, and we don't want you to miss out when we announce what's next. You'll be hearing from me directly in November with more information, but in the meantime click the button below to make sure you're on our list.