title: Unusual families.
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.
authors.affiliation: Family and Child Psychology Research Centre, City University, Northampton Square, London EC1V 0HB, UK. s.e.golombok@city.ac.uk
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Golombok
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D026688:Bioethical Issues; D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005260:Female; D018452:Homosexuality, Female; D006801:Humans; D009035:Mothers; D016487:Parenting; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000941:ethics*; D015406:Single Parent; D006113:United Kingdom