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Journey to same-sex parenthood, firsthand advice, tips, and stories from lesbian and gay couples, Eric Rosswood ; foreword by Melissa Gilbert ; introduction by Charlie Condou

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Journey to same-sex parenthood

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Eric Rosswood ; foreword by Melissa Gilbert ; introduction by Charlie Condou

firsthand advice, tips, and stories from lesbian and gay couples

Same-sex couples are faced with many options when choosing to have children today. Author Eric Rosswood guides prospective LGBT parents to explore these five popular options: adoption, surrogacy, foster care, co-parenting, and assisted reproduction. Each section includes a description of the specific family-building approach, followed by personal stories from same-sex couples and individuals who have chosen and gone through that particular journey. The appendix contains important legal issues to consider and questions, to ask before deciding to move forward, along with a list of reasons why people may choose each of the five family-building paths and the challenges they may encounter. Journey to Same-Sex Parenthood provides a unique combination of inspirational firsthand accounts together with the critical information, tips and advice needed to help couples successfully navigate the complex road to parenthood."--Back cover

Foreword / Melissa Gilbert -- Introduction / Charlie Condou -- Preface -- Part 1. Open adoption -- Part 2. Foster parenting and adopting from foster care -- Part 3. Surrogacy -- Part 4. Assisted reproduction -- Part 5. Co-parenting -- Epilogue / Gabriel Blau -- Words of advice -- Wrapping things up -- Acknowledgments -- Appendix A. Legal considerations -- Appendix B. Reasons why and challenges -- Appendix C. Questions to ask