As Pride Month comes to a close, we’re proud to highlight a family-building story that reflects the power of perseverance and support. Our colleague, Matt shares the surrogacy journey he and his husband, David, went through and the lessons they learned along the way.

The following email templates can be used to start a conversation with HR about expanding inclusive fertility and family-building benefits for employees. One is written from the perspective of an LGBTQ+ employee, and the other from an ally standpoint. Both are designed to help clearly and respectfully communicate why inclusive coverage matters and how it supports employees across a range of paths to parenthood.

Asking for fertility benefits can feel personal, but you are far from alone. Many employers have added or expanded coverage directly in response to employee requests, including from LGBTQ+ employees and allies advocating for more inclusive policies.

Fertility benefits have made headlines in recent years with more and more companies offering financial support to assist their employees with family building. Fertility care is reproductive care that involves treatments like egg freezing, and in vitro fertilization (IVF). They may include family-building programs like gestational surrogacy and adoption – but they don’t always, and when they do, the dollar amount is often much less than the services designed for heterosexual couples.

We understand that the political landscape is uncertain, and some changes may cause concerns, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking fertility care. Kindbody is closely monitoring the regulatory landscape and we are fully prepared to swiftly assist our LGBTQ+ patients so there will be no delay or disruption in care whatever the legislative environment.

This year, Pride Month means even more to us at Kindbody, especially as we witness a reversal of access and rights to care for many LGBTQIA+ members of our community. […]

Q: How can LGBTQ+ couples prepare for the process of starting a family? A:  There are many paths to parenthood, but the first step in your journey starts with knowing […]

June is a special time for the LGBTQ+ community — a month of celebration, reflection, and education. Here at Kindbody, we embrace community, diversity, and inclusion. We understand that the […]

1) In a few sentences, please tell us about your own fertility journey… At this point in my life I wasn’t expecting to decide to have a baby by myself. […]

The desire to have children is universal, no matter if an individual is non-binary, trans or cis-gender. However, family building in the LBGTQ community usually requires more thought and planning. And gender-affirming therapies can impact future reproduction, so it is important to know about options before starting treatment.