The Formation and Continuance of Lesbian Families in Canada

What makes a lesbian family? It has been said the last few decades have seen a “lesbian baby boom” as reproductive choices have opened up for lesbians; but has this been true for lesbians in Canada? This article explores how lesbian families have formed and grown in Canada since the 1970s. It looks at the various types of lesbian families in Canada and explores lesbians’ past and current access to reproductive technologies and adoption across Canada. Current Canadian literature is presented, including information on lesbians’ and their families’ experiences with the medical profession.