Conceivable
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Conceivable
You are creating your family. You may not know how (or with whom) quite yet, but you are on your way. Conceivable: A Guide to Making 2SLGBTQ+ FamilyΒ moves beyond the birds and the bees to consider the politics, challenges, choices and opportunities for agency and joy involved in 2SLGBTQ+ fertility, conception and family building in Canada.
You are creating your family. You may not know how (or with whom) quite yet, but you are on your way.
Conceivable: A Guide to Making 2SLGBTQ+ Family moves beyond the birds and the bees to consider the politics, challenges, choices, and opportunities for agency and joy involved in 2SLGBTQ+ fertility, conception, and family building in Canada. With contributions from healthcare workers, mental health professionals, and support people in the field of reproductive health and 2SLGBTQ+ sexual care, this book is an honest and thorough look at growing your family.
Conceivable is for birthing parents, non-gestational parents, families seeking a surrogate or donor, and those who do not yet know what they need. With illustrations, worksheets, and activities to help you think about the intimate questions of communication, relationship building, and community, this guide will prepare you with the knowledge you need to navigate advocacy, rights, and regulations.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781773636894
Publisher: Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 November 2024
Country: Canada
Imprint: Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 179.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Laine Halpern Zisman is a postdoctoral fellow at the School of Public Health and Social Policy at the University of Victoria and a lecturer at the University of Toronto. Her work moves through the intersections of 2SLGBTQ+ equity, culture and reproductive care. She received a PhD from the University of Toronto and an MFA in documentary media at Toronto Metropolitan University.Β Laine is a certified fertility support practitioner and family building educator, helping people navigate all stages of their perinatal journeys. She has published two collected volumes,Β Women and Popular Culture in CanadaΒ and the second edition ofΒ Queerly Canadian, co-edited with Scott Rayter.
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