Queer Conception

<b>&#147;[A] a well-researched deeply comprehensive (and readable!) guide to building a queer family in a way that works for you.&#148;&#160;<br>&#151;Emily Oster author of <i>Expecting Better</i></b><br><br>This groundbreaking up-to-date fertility guide from trusted queer and trans midwife Kristin Liam Kali is perfect for every queer family seeking pregnancy. It&#146;s also the first evidence-based transgender inclusive and body-positive fertility resource for our community. Here queer prospective parents will find sound advice about every step of the baby-making process:<br>&#183;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Creating a timeline<br>&#183;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Fertile health for <i>every</i> body<br>&#183;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Preconception tests<br>&#183;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Identifying ovulation<br>&#183;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Sperm donors egg donors gamete banks and surrogacy<br>&#183;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Methods of insemination&#160;including IUI IVF and reciprocal IVF<br>&#183;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Miscarriage and infertility<br>&#183;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Navigating early pregnancy and&#160;preparing for infant feeding including lactation induction for trans women and other nongestational parents<br>&#160;<br>This book is for all LGBTQ+ readers interested in creating family through pregnancy: anyone who identifies as&#160;queer lesbians gay men bisexual people trans and nonbinary people couples single parents by choice poly families and coparents. It&#146;s an antidote to a culture and medical system that all too often centers heterosexual couples experiencing infertility while overlooking our unique needs.<br>&#160;<br>Also contains sidebars with guidance for reproductive healthcare professionals.<br><br><b>&#147;This life-changing book is equal parts practical handbook and sensitively written resource. Highly recommended!&#148;<br>&#151;Toni Weschler MPH author of <i>Taking Charge of Your Fertility</i></b>