--- title: LGBTQ+ Families description: Explore real LGBTQ+ parenting journeys, expert tips, and inclusive support from pregnancy through birth and early parenthood. --- [Matched funding live: every donation is doubled from 2-16 June.](https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000C7riEYAR) [![Babyzone\_PrimaryLogo\_Colour\_OnLight\_RGB-1](https://babyzone.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Babyzone_PrimaryLogo_Colour_OnLight_RGB-1.png?width=1175&height=410&name=Babyzone_PrimaryLogo_Colour_OnLight_RGB-1.png "Babyzone_PrimaryLogo_Colour_OnLight_RGB-1")](https://babyzone.org.uk) [![Babyzone\_PrimaryLogo\_Colour\_OnDark\_RGB-2](https://babyzone.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Babyzone_PrimaryLogo_Colour_OnDark_RGB-2.png?width=1175&height=410&name=Babyzone_PrimaryLogo_Colour_OnDark_RGB-2.png "Babyzone_PrimaryLogo_Colour_OnDark_RGB-2")](https://babyzone.org.uk) - [About Us](https://babyzone.org.uk/about-us) - [Our Model](https://babyzone.org.uk/our-model) - [Our People](https://babyzone.org.uk/team) - [Careers](https://babyzone.org.uk/careers) - [Hubs](https://babyzone.org.uk/visit-us) - [Volunteer](https://babyzone.org.uk/volunteer) - [Our Programmes](https://babyzone.org.uk/programmes) - [Partners](https://babyzone.org.uk/partners) - [Academy](https://babyzone.org.uk/academy) - Impact & Insights - [Impact](https://babyzone.org.uk/research-impact) - [Research](https://babyzone.org.uk/babyzone-research) - News & Media - [News](https://babyzone.org.uk/blogzone) - [Media](https://babyzone.org.uk/media) - [Baby Buddy](https://babyzone.org.uk/baby-buddy) - [About](https://babyzone.org.uk/baby-buddy) - [For Parents](https://babyzone.org.uk/babybuddy-for-parents) - [For Local Authorities](https://babyzone.org.uk/baby-buddy-for-local-authorities) [Donate](https://babyzone.org.uk/donate) - [About Us](https://babyzone.org.uk/about-us) - [Our Model](https://babyzone.org.uk/our-model) - [Our People](https://babyzone.org.uk/team) - [Careers](https://babyzone.org.uk/careers) - [Hubs](https://babyzone.org.uk/visit-us) - [Volunteer](https://babyzone.org.uk/volunteer) - [Our Programmes](https://babyzone.org.uk/programmes) - [Partners](https://babyzone.org.uk/partners) - [Academy](https://babyzone.org.uk/academy) - Impact & Insights - [Impact](https://babyzone.org.uk/research-impact) - [Research](https://babyzone.org.uk/babyzone-research) - News & Media - [News](https://babyzone.org.uk/blogzone) - [Media](https://babyzone.org.uk/media) - [Baby Buddy](https://babyzone.org.uk/baby-buddy) - [About](https://babyzone.org.uk/baby-buddy) - [For Parents](https://babyzone.org.uk/babybuddy-for-parents) - [For Local Authorities](https://babyzone.org.uk/baby-buddy-for-local-authorities) [Donate](https://babyzone.org.uk/donate) # LGBTQ+ Families ![Welcome to Baby Buddy](https://babyzone.org.uk/hubfs/video-capture-t0003.10seg-9.png) Your browser does not support the video tag. ## LGBTQ+ Parenting Experiences: ### **Adoption, Surrogacy, Trans birthing Journey and Assisted Conception** This playlist offers stories from LGBTQ+ parents, blending personal narratives with expert guidance on medical, emotional, and logistical support. Each video centres the unique challenges and triumphs of being a LGBTQ+ parent, ensuring viewers gain practical insights and affirming resources tailored to their needs. ![Two Dads & Child In Garden](https://babyzone.org.uk/hubfs/video-capture-t0094.68seg-3357.png) Your browser does not support the video tag. ##### Becoming a Dad Through Adoption P1 – Matching ![Two Dads & Child Outside House](https://babyzone.org.uk/hubfs/video-capture-t0113.01seg-4486.png) Your browser does not support the video tag. ##### Becoming a Dad Through Surrogacy P1 – Pregnancy and Birth ![Two Trans Dads](https://babyzone.org.uk/hubfs/video-capture-t0047.21seg-2938.png) Your browser does not support the video tag. ##### Trans Birthing Dads’ Journey to Birth ![Two Lesbian Mums](https://babyzone.org.uk/hubfs/video-capture-t0126.61seg-7248.png) Your browser does not support the video tag. ##### **Mum stories: Pregnancy after assisted conception** [LGBTQ+ Parenting Experiences Playlist](https://vimeo.com/showcase/9477278?share=copy) ## **Perinatal Healthcare & Inclusion** This playlist covers the below topics: - How Can I Have Inclusive Maternity Care? - Being a Supportive Birth Partner - How to Have a Positive Experience of Healthcare During Pregnancy, Birth and Afterwards [Perinatal Healthcare & Inclusion Playlist](https://vimeo.com/showcase/11698608) ## **Community, Support & Childcare** ![Man on Computer](https://babyzone.org.uk/hubfs/video-capture-t0170.70seg-5664.png) Your browser does not support the video tag. ##### Finding Support and Community as a New Parent ![Dad & Child Playing](https://babyzone.org.uk/hubfs/video-capture-t0194.23seg-1634.png) Your browser does not support the video tag. ##### Choosing Inclusive Childcare ## Infant Feeding & Care This playlist offers a structured, expert-led overview of infant feeding, providing detailed, step-by-step instruction on latching and positioning, alongside practical guidance for situations in which multiple caregivers may breast- or chest-feed. Viewers will acquire proven techniques to ensure secure attachment, explore recommended holds to optimize both comfort and efficacy, and review inclusive feeding strategies tailored to diverse family configurations. ![B.J. Woodstein](https://babyzone.org.uk/hubfs/video-capture-t0025.42seg-7822.png) Your browser does not support the video tag. ##### Intro to Feeding [Infant Feeding & Care Playlist](https://vimeo.com/showcase/11698637) ## Mental Health & Wellbeing This playlist offers a holistic guide to new-parent mental wellness, combining evidence-based tips, personal insights, and restorative practices. You’ll learn seven actionable strategies for staying mentally healthy, hear candid conversations from LGBTQ+ dads on early-parenthood stress, and gain clarity on identifying depression and anxiety. ![Family Going for a walk](https://babyzone.org.uk/hubfs/video-capture-t0062.98seg-867.png) Your browser does not support the video tag. ##### 7 Tips for Looking After Your Mental Health ![Dads Kissing Son](https://babyzone.org.uk/hubfs/video-capture-t0361.53seg-7742.png) Your browser does not support the video tag. ##### GBTQ+ Dads Discuss: Managing Mental Health as New Parents ![Clinical Psychologist - Matt Brown](https://babyzone.org.uk/hubfs/video-capture-t0014.86seg-3673.png) Your browser does not support the video tag. ##### 5-Minute Guided Relaxation [Mental Health & Wellbeing Playlist](https://vimeo.com/showcase/11698639?share=copy) ## Download Now - Free to use and advert-free! 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