Originally published on LGBTQ+ Nation For many LGBTQ+ people, starting to think about family-building can feel both exciting and overwhelming. There’s often a sense of
With just a few days to go, Circle emailed us a document entitled 6–Delivery.pdf that inspired me to search for numbers one through five. I
We arrived in Wausau (population: 40,000) on December 26th, 2018. Sara’s OB-GYN, Dr. Stevens, was going to be away on our original due date, so
Here’s the backstory behind why we created GWK Academy to support LGBTQ family building.
Wondering how much it costs to build an LGBTQ+ family? Compare surrogacy & IVF, infant adoption, and foster care adoption in one clear blog post.
The landscape of fertility, surrogacy, adoption, and foster care is evolving rapidly, shaped by cultural shifts, policy changes, and the lived experiences of queer families across the country.
The landscape of fertility, surrogacy, adoption, and foster care is evolving rapidly, shaped by cultural shifts, policy changes, and the lived experiences of queer families across the country.
We originally planned to visit Sara at the 6-month mark, but she dropped not-so-subtle hints that the 20-week anatomy scan was a special occasion. It’s
I’m a child of the 1990s, and this essay was years in the making. I was born during the AIDS crisis and raised by gay parents, which means I have a unique and formative identity, and one that is rare in multiple ways.
In this webinar recording, Dr. Daniel Skora of Fertility Specialists of Texas break down the main medical paths to parenthood, and what you can expect from each.
When Barry Levey’s father passed away in 2023, the loss stirred something within him, a reminder that life is fragile — and that waiting for the “perfect” time to pursue your dreams can mean missing them altogether. This realization became the push he needed to start the journey toward something he’d always known he wanted: parenthood.
While Little Miss Straw 1 waited on ice, Dr. Sahakian sent Sara prenatal vitamins, estrogen hormones, and steroids to trick her body into thinking it
Amid the AIDS crisis and anti-LGBTQ backlash, two couples dared to imagine family when few thought it possible.
If finding an egg donor works like Tinder, finding a carrier works like an arranged marriage. Donor: swipe, swipe, Skype, select. Carrier: put your best
Our monthly tip for your parenting toolbox from our friend Sam Leeson of babyREADY. The holidays don’t have to be about the stress of juggling
It’s our favorite time of year again — when families from across the LGBTQ+ community share their incredible, creative, and downright fang-tastic Halloween costumes with
With the legal box ticked, Rose began a one-week regimen to prepare for the retrieval, also known as the extraction, collection, and harvest, but those
In honor of National Adoption Month, we’re celebrating LGBTQ+ parents who’ve built their families through adoption — parents like Canadian couple Nathan and John.
At GWK Academy, we’re committed to helping LGBTQ+ people navigate every path to parenthood — from surrogacy and IVF to adoption and foster care — by
When it comes to surrogacy, the escrow company is the quiet backbone of your entire journey. They’re responsible for holding and distributing the funds that
Semen analysis—check. Sperm samples—check. Paolo and I had it easy. Our jobs were nothing more than hand jobs. This is when things got more complicated.
As one of the most sought-after IVF doctors in the world, Dr. Vicken Sahakian had the tricky task of making prospective clients feel special in
Before we could invite women to the party, Paolo and I had to confirm that our manly parts were up to snuff with a semen
Message from Brian Rosenberg: As fall settles in and we turn toward the season of gathering and family, it’s the perfect time to spotlight the growing
I should clarify that when I say surrogacy, I’m referring to gestational surrogacy, not the old-school turkey baster method of insemination. Modern IVF technology is
A friend recently asked me when Paolo and I knew we wanted kids, so I tried to remember any big talks we had. I tried
The room for orientation was way too small—only 30 chairs for 80 students—so even though I arrived on time the first day of my master’s,
Thanks to my dad’s job as a TV writer, we received For Your Consideration screeners in the weeks leading up to the Emmys. Box sets
Introduction Editor’s note: We know the path to parenthood is filled with hope, resilience, and love. That’s why we’re honored to share Intending, a virtual
Note to readers: Whenever I talk about GWK Academy, I emphasize that our first step is to help hopeful parents understand all their family-building options —
Mauricio Lozano and Erik Villagomez, both from Charlotte, North Carolina, recently welcomed their first child, a son, through private adoption. Their journey to parenthood was
Let’s be real — for many hopeful LGBTQ+ parents pursuing IVF and surrogacy, the idea of having twins can sound like a dream. Two kids,
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Lt Cdr Mark “Gucci” Dunleavy, a great American and a true legend in aviation.
As a reproductive endocrinologist and Medical Director of LGBTQ+ and Third Party Services at Fertility Specialists of Texas (FST), Dr. Daniel Skora has helped hundreds
Eighteen years ago, Tyler and Andrew met through mutual friends — and a love story quickly blossomed. A few months later, they moved to California
Fifteen years ago, Frank and BJ met by chance on a patio in Toronto’s Gay Village. They happened to be wearing the same shoes. “I
