“Other Mother” Tales
What’s it like being the nonbiological mom in a two-mom family? Check out U.K. comedian Jen Brister’s great series on being the “other mother” for one hilarious perspective.
nonbiological/nongestational parents
Nonbio Moms Still Fighting for Equality, Even in Massachusetts
Yesterday, Massachusetts’ highest court heard the case of a nonbiological mother fighting for legal parentage of the two children she planned and raised with a former partner.
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
Here are some of the stories about LGBTQ families that I haven’t covered elsewhere. Pull up a cup of coffee.
Big Win at Supreme Court for Nonbio Mom
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously yesterday that Alabama has to recognize the second-parent adoptions done in Georgia by a nonbiological mom.
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
Here are some of the stories about LGBTQ parents making headlines recently. Catch up on what you may have missed!
Help Improve Nonbio Moms’ Experience in Genetic Counseling
Nonbiological moms: Have you attended prenatal genetic counseling as part of your pregnant partner’s care? Help people to better understand your experience and how best to support other two-mom couples going through the process.
Nonbio “De Facto” Mom Granted Shared Custody in Massachusetts
In a state first, a Massachusetts court has said a nonbiological de facto mother was entitled to share custody with her ex, the child’s biological mother.
All Adoptive Parents Should be Frightened by Alabama Ruling
The Alabama Supreme Court has refused to recognize adoptions done in Georgia by a nonbiological lesbian mom. Same-sex parents and all adoptive parents should be frightened and appalled.
Judges Call Case of Nonbio Mom Denied Parental Standing “Sad” and “Frustrating”
A Maryland court upheld a ruling denying parental standing to a nonbiological mom because she and the biological mom were not married at the time of their child’s birth—even though they had planned and were raising the child together, and eventually married.
Doctor Refuses to Care for Lesbian Moms’ Baby
File this under “despicable.” A two-mom couple in Michigan says the pediatrician they had selected to care for their newborn daughter has refused because they are lesbians.