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Here’s What You Need to Know Before DIY Insemination

Did you guys know that in many states, if a physician doesn’t conduct the insemination, then the parental rights of the sperm donor might not be terminated?

V February 24, 2015 58 Comments
Health Queer Pregnancy

We Went to the Moon; Why Can’t We Make A Baby from Two Eggs Yet?

In the early oughts, Dr. Orly Lacham-Kaplan got pretty close to figuring out how to turn two human eggs into a baby — something a lot of lesbians want to see happen very soon. What happened?

Cara January 13, 2015 96 Comments
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PHOTOESSAY: “Modern Conception” Perfectly Captures Queer Pregnancy, Features Michelle Tea

“In contrast to cheesy maternity shoots or tabloid “baby bumps,” Sophie’s photos show our animal hunger, our exhaustion and our inability to keep up with the housework.”

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Freezing My Assets: On Transitioning and Wanting To Be A Mom One Day Too

“He was about to break the news that I would never have a child of my own, and nothing else had ever made it so clear that I wanted one. I really, really wanted one.”

Rhiannon Catherwood April 24, 2013 65 Comments
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Oh, That’s Where Babies Come From

Kristen’s Team Pick: Here’s your daily Aww.

Kristen October 5, 2012 41 Comments
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Real L Word 2’s Cori and Kacy Post Heartbreaking “Update On Our Family”

After seven months of trying, Cori got pregnant in August 2011. Today they’ve written on their blog about losing the baby on Christmas Day.

Riese February 10, 2012 25 Comments
Parenting & Family Queer Pregnancy

A.K. Summers Draws The Life And Times Of A Pregnant Butch

Jamie’s Team Pick: What to expect when you’re expecting, and identify as a butch dyke.

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