LGBTQ+ Family Building: What the Journey Looks Like Today | Dr. Michael M. Guarnaccia

Building a family in the LGBTQ+ community can feel exciting, emotional, and at times overwhelming, especially when there are so many moving parts and so many unknowns.In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise Erez sits down with Dr. Michael M. Guarnaccia, MPH, a leading fertility specialist at New England Fertility Institute, for a thoughtful and practical conversation about what LGBTQ+ family building really looks like today. Together, they walk through the different paths available for same-sex female couples, same-sex male couples, and single parents by choice, including donor sperm, egg donation, IVF, gestational carriers, and the decisions that come with each path.They also talk about how clinics can better support LGBTQ+ patients, why communication matters so much during this process, what intended parents should look for when choosing a surrogacy agency, and some of the biggest misconceptions people still have about this journey. Dr. Guarnaccia also shares why, while the process can be complex, it does not have to feel impossible or out of reach.In this episode, Denise and Dr. Guarnaccia discuss:what LGBTQ+ family building can look like todaythe different paths for same-sex female couples, same-sex male couples, and single parents by choicehow donor sperm, egg donors, IVF, and gestational carriers fit into the processwhat intended parents should know when choosing a surrogacy agencywhy communication and emotional support matter so muchcommon misconceptions about complexity, cost, and accesswhy having the right information early can make all the differenceIf you’ve ever wanted a clearer understanding of what this process actually looks like, this episode is such an important one.Learn more about Dr. Michael M. Guarnaccia and New England Fertility Institute: https://www.nefertility.com