Objective To identify subgroups of parents with distinct patterns change in relationship satisfaction across the transition to parenthood and predict subgroup membership from prenatal levels relational processes. Background The average decline that is generally found masks existence who show parenthood. Method Latent class growth analysis (LCGA) was conducted using four waves data a Dutch sampl...

T he increase in reproductive technology and the recognition by gay and lesbian individuals that their sexual orientation does not exclude them from becoming parents has led to a ‘‘gayby’’ boom (Dunne, 2000). This boom enabled family scholars to study the evolution of this relatively new family form (Stacey, 1996). Research on the transitions to parenthood among lesbian couples in a heterocentr...

Consensual non-monogamous parenting couples are at increased risk for health inequities, especially during the transition to parenthood. This article presents partial results of a more extensive mixed-methods study exploring conciliation these couples’ role and their sexual lifestyle, specifically, perceptions care providers including nurses. Semi-structured interviews online questionnaires wer...