Choosing to have a child or not if you are gay/lesbian

Over the years, I have had a growing number of clients who are in lesbian relationships.  In the past, being lesbian or gay meant that it was assumed that you wouldn't have children and therefore, wouldn't be going through this dilemma.

However, many lesbian and gay couples today are choosing to be parents.  This online article Choosing to be lesbian parents goes through the various options that may be considered.  One of the options - co-parenting (where you have a child with a man who you are not in a relationshiop with i.e. a friend)  is something that I encourage heterosexual women who are thinking about having a child on their own to look at and think about as a viable option for themselves.