The New Essential Guide to Lesbian Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth
The New Essential Guide to Lesbian Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth
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Book Description
The New Essential Guide to Lesbian Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth has been thoroughly updated ensuring that this book remains the best source for women embarking on this most important step. Authors Stephanie Brill, the co-founder of the nationally renowned Maia Midwifery and Preconception Services, draws upon her years of expertise in working with lesbians, single women, and all the many faces of alternative families.
Brill covers the latest information in insemination and fertility technology and presents the most up-to-date information on developments in all areas of conception and pregnancy, including:
- New fertility drugs and protocols in fertility clinics that have become standard since publication of the first edition
- How to time for self-insemination based on age considerations
- The special needs of butch women and women who are transitioning from female to male
- Expanded coverage of safe-sex practices during pregnancy
The wealth of information included in this indispensable volume makes The New Essential Guide to Lesbian Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth the definitive resource on childbirth for the new American family.
Stephanie Brill is co-founder of Maia Midwifery and Preconception Services in Berkeley, CA, which has achieved national recognition by helping thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered individuals with every aspect of creating a family. Brill is also the author of The Queer Parent's Primer and serves as the director of Maia.
About the Author
Stephanie Brill is the cofounder of Maia Midwifery and Preconception Services in Berkeley, Calif., which has achieved national recognition by helping thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered individuals with every aspect of creating a family. She is also the author of The Queer Parent's Primer and serves as the director of Maia.
The New Essential Guide to Lesbian Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth,Stephanie Brill,Preston Sacks,Alyson Books,1555839401,Child Care/Parenting,Family & Relationships,Family / Parenting / Childbirth,Parenting - Child Rearing,Pregnancy & Childbirth,Family & Relationships / Child Care,Lesbian studies,Pregnancy, birth & baby care
Book Contents:
- The Pregnancy Diet
- The Stepparent's Survival Guide: A Workbook for Creating a Happy Blended Family
- The Thread of Life : The Story of Genes and Genetic Engineering (Canto)
- Tips from Tina: Help Around the House : Hundreds of Practical Ideas to Make Family Child Care Easier and More Fun
- Tourette's Syndrome (Patient-Centered Guides)
- Treasured Time with Your Toddler
- Troubled Families-Problem Children: Working with Parents: A Collaborative Process
- Virtual Medicine: A New Dimension in Energy Healing
- Wake Up or Break Up : 8 Crucial Steps to Strengthening Your Relationship
- What About Me? Growing Up with a Developmentally Disabled Sibling
Book Contents
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