Starting LGBTQ Families

Where to begin? Here! With info and resources on beginning the journey to parenthood.

Key Reads

Rainbow strollers

8 Tips for Queer People Starting the Journey to Parenthood

New year, new endeavors! For some, this may mean taking the first steps towards parenthood—so I want to revisit some of the tips I found most useful as my spouse and I began our own journey.
LGBTQ Parenting Guides

Recent LGBTQ Parenting Books: Which Ones Are Right for You?

The past two years have seen many great books about starting and raising families as an LGBTQ person, as well as books for all parents wanting to raise children with an understanding of LGBTQ identities. Each offers something different, though, so here’s my guide to help you find what’s right for you.

More Reads

New Books On Starting LGBTQ Families

Visit the full Database of LGBTQ Family Books to search and filter books by topics and identities.

Parenting Guides

Mayo Clinic Guide to Fertility and Conception, 2nd Edition
Building Your Family: The Complete Guide to Donor Conception
You'll Be a Wonderful Parent: Advice and Encouragement for Rainbow Families of All Kinds
So When Are You Having Kids: The Definitive Guide for Those Who Aren’t Sure If, When, or How They Want to Become Parents

Memoirs

Immaculate Misconception
Crybaby: Infertility, Illness, and Other Things That Were Not the End of the World
Uncertain Fruit: A Memoir of Infertility, Loss, and Love
Knocking Myself Up: A Memoir of My (In)Fertility

For Kids

It's a They
It's a They! / Bienvenue À Notre Adelphe!
We're Happy You're Here
All Our Love

External Resources

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