EP63: 2SLGBTQ+ fertility and family building support with Laine Halpern Zisman, Full Spectrum Doula & Fertility Support Practitioner

June is Pride Month – a time to celebrate, uplift and advocate for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. At Markham Fertility Centre we are proud to support individuals and couples of all gender identities and sexual orientations on their journey to building a family. Whether through donor sperm, donor eggs, reciprocal IVF, surrogacy fertility preservation, we are committed to removing barriers, honouring diverse family structures, and ensuring every patient is seen, heard, and respected. Love makes a family and we're here for all of them.  Today we welcome Laine to our show! Laine Halpern Zisman, PhD is a certified Fertility Support Practitioner and Full Spectrum Doula, helping people navigate all stages of their perinatal journeys. She's currently the director of training and education at Birthmark and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the School of Public Health and Social Policy at the University of Victoria.Laine is also the author of Conceivable: A Guide to Making 2SLGBTQ+ Family. You may purchase this book at your local bookstore or online bookstore. Connect with Laine;Instagram @ConceivableFamiliesWebsite: https://www.lainehalpernzisman.comDr. Laine Halpern Zisman (she/her) | M.A., M.F.A, PhD Adjunct Assistant Professor  | Full Spectrum Doula  |  Fertility Support Practitioner  Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast, YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast, or reach out to us at [email protected] Markham Fertility Centre at markhamfertility.com