Description
Book SynopsisFrom surrogacy and adoption, to transgender pregnancy and finding child care, parenting as an LGBTQ person is complex. This book is an authoritative, comprehensive, and easy-to-read guide to parenthood and familybuilding for LGBTQ people. The path to becoming a parent is complicated for LGBTQ people. Some LGBTQ people don''t consider parenthood because of stereotypes and barriers, while others are interested in parenthood but unsure about the first steps or overwhelmed by the path to take. Still others are discouraged by the attitudes of their family, community, or religion.
This book provides LGBTQ parents and prospective parents with the detailed, evidence-based knowledge they need to navigate the transition to parenthood, and help their children thrive. Dr. Abbie E. Goldberg, psychologist and researcher, uses the results of her LGBTQ Family Building Project to help challenge traditional beliefs that have often been weaponized against LGBTQ peo
Table of ContentsPreface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. Deciding to Become a Parent
Chapter 2. Considering and Choosing Adoption
Chapter 3. Family Building Options: Considering and Choosing Donor Insemination
Chapter 4. Surrogacy and Other Family-Building Routes
Chapter 5. Choosing LGBTQ-Friendly Adoption Agencies and Health Service Providers
Chapter 6. Transitioning to Parenthood
Chapter 7. Parenting in the Early Years
Appendix A. The LGBTQ Family Building Project
Appendix B. Key Historical Events in U.S. LGBTQ Parenting History
References
Index
About the Author
