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Comprehensive and indispensable, Stephanie Brill's books serve as literary midwives to the ever-growing number of queer families. Warm and accessible, her books are both practical and inspirational, providing everything women need to know about motherhood. These books empower LGBT people to address the social and personal issues surrounding queer pregnancy and parenting.

Thoroughly revised and updated, The New Essential Guide to Lesbian Conception, Pregnancy & Birth remains the most complete resource for women embarking on this life-changing journey.
Stephanie Brill, co-founder of nationally renowned MAIA Midwifery & Preconception Services, draws upon her years of expertise in working with lesbians, single women, and the many faces of alternative families.
In addition to helping you create a plan and timeline for conception, Brill covers the most up-to-date developments in conception and pregnancy, and addresses:
• How to time for self-insemination based on age considerations
• Safer-sex practices during pregnancy
• Known vs. unknown donors
• The latest in insemination and fertility technology
• How to choose a fertile lifestyle
• Infertility diagnosis and treatments
Sharing tried-and-true advice and the experiences of other parents, Brill walks you through conception to early babyhood.

Please note that the image of the pacifier on the front cover should not be taken as an endorsement of pacifier use by the author or publisher. Please consult your pediatrician, midwife, or other health professional to understand the risks and benefits associated witih pacifiers.

This book is trans inclusive and inclusive of all gender expressions and identities. However, the publisher declined to include the two new chapters dedicated to issues of transgender conception and pregnancy. They also declined to use a more inclusive subtitle to reflect the breadth of this book (bisexual, single, trans and gender queer parents). For this we apologize. However, we are now calling for submissions for another book in the works specifically addressing trans issues. More info...

The Queer Parent's Primer A Lesbian and Gay Families' Guide to Navigating the Straight World by Stephanie Brill $14.95 + shipping and handling (8.25% tax for California residents) Books are shipped within 3-5 business days of order placement. Order Online >>

"Superb examples… . There's an urgent need for the wisdom offered in The Queer Parent's Primer. (This wisdom) can bring dreams to fruition and joy to many."
- Sari Friedman, reporter, Berkeley Daily Planet
- February 7, 2001

"…people will gain compassion and insight…and (reading the book) deepens the understanding to everyone involved."
- Berkeley Voice interview
- February 2, 2001

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