Are you a queer couple or single person thinking about having kids and unsure where to start?

Come to this introductory class to learn the ins and outs of alternative insemination, meet other people who share your desire to parent in Philly, and get connected to Refuge, your resource for all things fertility care.

In Person Class April 30th @ 6pm

Beyond The Baster in person session will be hosted at West Philly Wellness on April 30th from 6-8pm, and is reserved for queer, trans, and prospective solo parents only (class is geared for people with uteruses and lacking sperm). The online session of Beyond the Baster is happening May 10th and is open to all

Sign up for the live class

What we'll cover

  • Different conception methods and success rates

  • How to track a menstrual cycle, identify ovulation, and time insemination

  • Where to get sperm

  • Supporting your fertility and care provider options including midwife supported IUI with Refuge

Instructor(s)

Ray Rachlin, LM, CPM

A midwife, author, queer fertility expert and educator based in Philadelphia, Ray Rachlin (she/they) has provided inclusive care through their practice at Refuge since 2017. Co-author of the groundbreaking book, "Babymaking For Everybody: Family Building and Fertility for LBGTQ+ and Solo Parents," Ray’s work has been featured in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and Evidenced Based Birth. Committed to bringing high quality and well informed Queer & Trans fertility care to mainstream healthcare systems, Ray educates health professionals through online courses and in person at institutions including UC Davis, Mainline Health, Vanderbilt, and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Ready to move forward on your family building journey?

The in person session of Beyond The Baster is $75, and $35 for Queer and Trans BIPOC people with the code QTBIPOC at checkout. Space is limited to 12 people

Can't make the live class?

Join Beyond The Baster online May 10th from 6-8pm

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