A Mic for the LGBTQIA+ Community: The Queer Family Podcast. Join Jaimie in this Bonus Episode as she guests on ‘This ‘Is Infertility” with Dan Bulger. 

Almost three years ago, we published a list of our Top 17 Favorite Fertility Podcasts. Topping that list was a podcast called “If These Ovaries Could Talk,” a show centered around the lesbian experience of fertility and family building. Today’s guest, Jaimie Kelton, created this podcast after going through the journey to build her family and struggling to find relatable content and education for queer identities. As her following has grown, so has her podcast. Jaimie explains how her show has now evolved into “The Queer Family Podcast,” a podcast for diverse identities, and all LGBTQIA+ stories alike. She dives deep into her story, the evolution of the podcast, and the reality of family-building in the LGBTQIA+ community. 

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🏳️‍🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️‍🌈

*Despite being a primary supporter of fertility care, the LGBTQIA+ community is often treated as an afterthought, facing challenges in accessing fair and comprehensive family-building options.

*The podcast has built a supportive and vocal community around it, showcasing the need for connection and chosen family within the queer community. 

*The LGBTQIA+ community faces financial challenges in family-building, with many individuals paying out of pocket for fertility care. Progyny is mentioned as an insurance provider addressing inclusive coverage for the community.

🏳️‍🌈Quotes:🏳️‍🌈

*“For the most part, the LGBTQIA+ community is an afterthought when it comes to fertility care, which is funny, because we are the main supporter of fertility care, because most of us need help to make our families.” - Jaimie Kelton

*"I didn't hear any queer stories at all. So I thought, well, somebody needs to create this. And so, I just ended up creating it" - Jaimie Kelton

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