LGBT+ families

The number of LGBT+ families is growing, and the following link will help to guide you through the various options you may have for starting a family including, surrogacy, adoption and fostering and donor insemination. 

You may also speak to you GP about the options available. 

Ways to become a parent if you are LGBTQ+ 

There are several ways you could become a parent if getting pregnant by having sex is not an option for you. 

Possible ways to become a parent include: 

• donor insemination 
• IUI (intrauterine insemination) 
• surrogacy 
• adoption or fostering 
• co-parenting 

IUI and IVF can sometimes be done on the NHS. This depends on things like your age. Check with a GP to find out about what might be available to you.