Introduction: who we are and why we midwife -- Why do you want to be a parent, anyway? -- Sperm, eggs, and uteruses--where to get 'em when you need 'em -- Timing is everything: how to figure out your fertility -- Getting pregnant: from turkey baster to test tube and everything in between -- Trans people have babies too -- Fostering and adoption: raising children without babymaking -- You're pregnant! Now what? -- Miscarriage and infertility: when things don't go as planned -- Protecting our families--legal considerations and building community resilience -- Conclusion: saying goodbye (for now)