Lesbians are parents, co-parents, carers and members of families. These are important reasons for finding health care providers you feel comfortable with, who value your input, your family, who welcome a partner or support person in discussion and decisions, and with whom you can be open about your sexuality.

Decisions regarding becoming a parent or co-parent may raise particular questions or issues about access to assisted reproductive technology (ART), negotiation with sperm donors, and legal issues.

For further information contact Leichhardt Women's Community Health Centre - (02) 9560 3011. ACON Hunter runs a parenting group for LBGTIQ Women - Ph (02) 4927 6808