Dr. Bradford Kolb was recently interviewed by KESQ-TV for a segment bringing awareness to Pride Month. The interview highlights the unique struggles of family planning in the LGBTQ+ community.

As the interview mentions, it can be a sensitive subject as LGBTQ+ couples explore ways to have children. One of the biggest challenges is a tough legal and financial landscape because laws can vary from state to state.

Dr. Bradford Kolb, President of HRC Fertility, tells News Channel 3 that the fear of judgment and lack of knowledge may stop couples from fulfilling their dreams. “There’s a lot of stigma still around this process. You know, is your family accepting of this process? Do you fully understand what the commitment is? The ins and outs of having a family and what your options are,” Dr. Kolb said.

In California, surrogacy agreements, adoption procedures, among other legal concerns are more favorable compared to other states. Still, the process could be complicated and Dr. Kolb said it’s important to prepare yourself for what may be a long journey ahead.

“It really is an individual journey. You should start thinking about what’s really important to you. If you’re a gay man, you’re going to need an egg donor and a surrogate and that can take years. You may be entering this as a single person, as a couple so it’s important to start crystallizing in your mind what your goals are,” Dr. Kolb said.

If you are interested in watching the full interview, please click here. To learn more about family building options, please visit https://www.havingbabies.com/gay-and-lesbian-family-building/.