Are you a queer couple or single person thinking about having kids and unsure where to start?
Come to this introductory class on 10/1 @ 6pm at West Philly Wellness 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.
What we'll cover
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Different conception methods and success rates
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How to track a menstrual cycle, identify ovulation, and time insemination
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Where to get sperm
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Getting off T to create a pregnancy
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How to support your fertility
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Care provider options to assist you on your journey to parenthood
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.
Can't make the live class?
Online session of Beyond the Baster will be happening 10/8 @ 6pm. Learn more about the online session and sign up at https://refuge.thinkific.com/products/live_events/beyond-the-baster-online
