Who Gives Birth (First) in Female Same-Sex Couples in Sweden?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of the study was to analyze factors predicting (a) the transition to parenthood for female same-sex couples in Sweden and (b) which partner is the birth mother for the first and (any) second child.

Background

Longitudinal studies in which couples become parents are rare for same-sex couples in any context, even though these families are increasing. Childbearing in lesbian couples is an interesting case for testing theories linked to family utility maximization and household bargaining, as these couples can often choose who will carry a child.

Method

Discrete-time event history and linear probability models are estimated on Swedish population register data (1995-2016) to analyze couples' transitions to first and second birth and the choice of birth mo

SUBMITTER: Boye K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8359361 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature