Finding An Inclusive Environment
For Tara and Lynne, like many same-sex couples, finding a fertility group that offered an inclusive, welcoming environment was incredibly important. Eager to build their family, they contacted Sincera Reproductive Medicine, after receiving a trusted recommendation from their gynecologist.
From the moment they began their fertility journey, they could feel the love and support of the care team at Sincera. Tara shares, “Every step of the way we, as a gay couple, we were made to feel as if there was nothing else more important than the conception and birth of our daughter. The support the physicians and staff offered at every pivotal moment was the best part of our experience at Sincera”.
Choosing The Right Treatment
Thanks to advances in medicine there are now a variety of treatment options available to same-sex couples trying to conceive, including donor insemination and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). The care team at Sincera helps walk every patient and their partner through their options, to decide what is best for them.
For Tara and Lynne, they decided the best path was to pursue IVF. Fortunately for them, they were able to conceive on their first try! Through the help of IVF, their daughter, Willow, was born and changed their lives forever.
Tara and Lynne’s Advice For Other Couples
Tara offers advice to others trying to start a family, “If starting a family is truly what you want, let no obstacles stand in your way. The rewards are countless and priceless”.
When asked how their lives were changed after they had their daughter, Tara and Lynne share, “Our lives are filled in gratitude and love, with a slight chance of chaos at any given moment. Our happy chaotic and deeply loving family came to be the day our daughter was born; she is the wholeness in our family and the color in our world. We had no idea just what it meant to truly live until the day our deepest prayers and our beloved Willow was born 9.5 years ago”.
If you and your partner are ready to start on the path to parenthood, setting up a consultation with one of Sincera’s fertility specialists is an excellent first step. The team at Sincera is here to answer any questions you and your partner may have, address any concerns, and help you feel confident navigating your fertility journey.