Queer Conception

<b>[A] a well-researched deeply comprehensive (and readable!) guide to building a queer family in a way that works for you. <br>--Emily Oster author of <i>Expecting Better</i></b> <p/>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'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>- Creating a timeline<br>- Fertile health for <i>every</i> body<br>- Preconception tests<br>- Identifying ovulation<br>- Sperm donors egg donors gamete banks and surrogacy<br>- Methods of insemination including IUI IVF and reciprocal IVF<br>- Miscarriage and infertility<br>- Navigating early pregnancy and preparing for infant feeding including lactation induction for trans women and other nongestational parents <p/>This book is for all LGBTQ+ readers interested in creating family through pregnancy: anyone who identifies as queer lesbians gay men bisexual people trans and nonbinary people couples single parents by choice poly families and coparents. It's an antidote to a culture and medical system that all too often centers heterosexual couples experiencing infertility while overlooking our unique needs. <p/>Also contains sidebars with guidance for reproductive healthcare professionals. <p/><b>This life-changing book is equal parts practical handbook and sensitively written resource. Highly recommended!<br>--Toni Weschler MPH author of <i>Taking Charge of Your Fertility</i></b>