MetroFamily Magazine May June 2021

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Building

Society’s norms about having a baby are in fact not typical for many families. From the 10 percent of women in the United States who have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant, to same- sex couples and single would-be parents who seek children, the struggle and misunderstanding that surround their desire for children can feel defeating and heartbreaking. In an effort to educate about, normalize and celebrate the many options for building a family, three metro parents share their inspirational stories.

BY ERIN PAGE

52 METROFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM / MAY-JUNE 2021

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