Unusual families

Reprod Biomed Online. 2005 Mar:10 Suppl 1:9-12. doi: 10.1016/s1472-6483(10)62196-7.

Abstract

The introduction of assisted reproduction has led to unusual forms of procreation. This article describes the social consequences of lesbian motherhood and of families headed by single heterosexual mothers.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Bioethical Issues*
  • Child
  • Child Welfare
  • Ethics, Medical*
  • Female
  • Homosexuality, Female*
  • Humans
  • Mothers
  • Parenting
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / ethics*
  • Single Parent*
  • United Kingdom