June is National Pride Month.  This month, we take an important look at the various fertility, pregnancy, family planning, and childrearing issues that particularly impact this community.

Articles and Information:

Guide to In Vitro Fertilization for People Working with an Egg Donor and Surrogate

LGBTQ+ Family Building through ART: Optimal Medical, Legal, and Psychological Support

LGBTQ+ Family Building Directory

LGBTQ Family Planning

Not Up for Debate: LGBTQ People Need and Deserve Tailored Sexual and Reproductive Health Care

Paths to Pregnancy

Pathways to Parenthood for LGBT People

Support for Transgender and Non-Binary Patients

Supporting and Caring for Transgender Children

Organizations:

American Association of Pediatrics (AAP)

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

American Medical Association (AMA)

American Society for Reproductive Medicine

Family Equality

GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+

National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center

PFLAG

Resources:

Advancing Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient- and Family-Centered Care for the LGBT Community

A Practitioner’s Resource Guide: Helping Families to Support Their LGBT Children

Do Ask, Do Tell: Talking to Your Provider about Being LGBTQ

Gender-Affirming Pediatric Care Toolkit

LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness

LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory

Our Children: Questions and Answers for Parents and Families of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning People

Parenting Options for the LGBTQ+ Community Handbook