Queer Conception & Pregnancy Community Group

This group meets in-person on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, from 5:30 - 7:00pm in Brattleboro, VT. The group is intended for queer and/or trans individuals and families looking for support, camaraderie, and community connection with their family building, conception and pregnancy process. Whether you are just starting your process of family building, currently trying to conceive, or currently pregnant, this group is for you! As with all of my offerings, my approach is queer and trans knowledgeable, trauma-informed, welcoming of all kinds of family constellations, and weight-neutral with a Health At Every Size framework.

2nd wednesdays

Sep 11, Oct 9, nov 13 and Dec 11, 2024

What will we talk about at the groups?

There will not be a set topic for each month’s group, as it depends on who comes and what is most present for them currently. I will facilitate and support conversation and connection around topics related to the experiences of queer and trans family building. Some examples could include:

  • Conception stories and struggles

  • Talking to kids about being donor-conceived

  • Navigating perinatal resources that are cis- and heteronormative and couple-centered

  • Conversations with your potential or current known sperm donors (awkward stories welcome!)

  • Sharing favorite books, websites, reading materials, podcasts, etc. that offer representation for our queer and trans families

  • Inducing lactation and suppressing lactation

Accessibility:

  • The space is accessible with wheelchairs and other mobility aids, with 3 dedicated parking spots next to the building. None of these disabled parking spots are specifically van/ramp accessible, but this can be arranged and planned for if needed.

  • I ask that folks attending the class are mindful of scents and avoid strongly scented products on the day of our group, but this will not be a fully scent-free gathering or physical space.

  • We will discuss the group’s needs for masking and other COVID-19 precautions at the start of the group. The default will be a mask-required gathering unless the full group consents to another plan.

  • The class will be held in an early childhood education facility, so there will be a lot of child-oriented materials and signage.

  • Childcare is not included. If you have older child(ren) you need to bring to in order participate, please let me know. There is a possibility of using an adjoining room if you are able to bring a non-participating adult/teen to be with your child(ren).

  • Bathrooms at class location are all multi-stall and gender-neutral.


Please Note: As it comes up in the group, I can offer generalized information and support on donor decision making, cycle charting, insemination timing, nutrition and supplements, and labwork. However, individualized recommendations are out of the scope of this group and best delved into with an individual Fertility and Preconception Appointment with Kim.

Cost:

  • $15 per person (sliding scale $10-25)

  • Please look over my payment and fees guidelines to learn more about my sliding scale and for guidance on where to place yourself on the sliding scale. Trade and barter options are not typically offered for Classes & Groups, but may be considered on a case-by-case basis.