Queer Family Stories

A collection of (heartwarming) LGBTQ+ family stories from around the world. From family planning, the fertility journey, stories of adoption, step parenting and everything in between.

  • A Queer Fertility Journey in Australia

    After 57 eggs, six embryos, four failed transfers, and one mosaic embryo no one thought would work, two queer parents share their IVF story.
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  • Starting Our Family After IUI Loss and an IVF Journey

    A tender look at growing their family after IUI loss and an IVF journey, photographed at Spence Cabin in the Smoky Mountains
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  • A black and white photo of a pregnant woman and partner standing in backyard near a clothesline, with a cat nearby.

    IVF and Parenthood: Starting a Queer Family in Australia

    Too many pillows, IVF rounds, and a cozy at-home maternity shoot. This queer family is ready for parenthood
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  • What We Wish We Knew Before Starting Our Family as a Queer Couple

    Insights into family-building as an LGBTQ+ couple. From choosing donors, navigating clinics, and creating a joyful, inclusive parenting experiences
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  • How Lesbian and Queer Couples Have Babies: An Honest, No-BS Guide to Every Path

    Considering becoming parents as a LGBTQ+ couple? Explore your options; adoption, IUI, IVF, Reciprocal IVF and more in this complete guide.
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  • The couple sits on a path, cuddling and smiling at each other, with their golden retriever puppy lying nearby.

    Expanding Their Family with a Dog

    Brandi and Carley decided to expand their family, with a dog – Finley has been the perfect pup and has brought them together as a couple.
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  • One partner sits on the counter, laughing, while showing ultrasound images to the other.

    Falling Pregnant After Multiple IUI and IVF cycles. 

    After trying multiple IUI cycles, they tried reciprocal IVF, but still no luck. It wasn’t until their 10th try that they’d fall pregnant.
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  • At Home Insemination with Mosie Baby

    After falling pregnant at home with a known donor and the help of Mosie Baby, Sora and Riss had a maternity photoshoot at home.
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  • Being Diagnosed with PCOS After Trying At-Home Insemination with Donor Sperm

    After trying at-home insemination with donor sperm from a Californian sperm bank, there was a PCOS diagnosis. And the IUI journey began.
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  • Two women crouch down to hug a toddler who is smiling widely, all three dressed warmly, outside among bare trees.

    Reciprocal IVF Using a Known Sperm Donor and Pregnancy Loss

    Despite the heartbreak of a lethal prenatal diagnosis, Kristina and Molly continued their journey toward motherhood with reciprocal IVF with a known donor.
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