Brandi Carlile, along with her wife Catherine Shepherd, are proud parents to two daughters, Evangeline Ruth and Elijah.
Their journey to parenthood involved assisted reproductive technology (ART). With Evangeline, they opted for in vitro fertilization (IVF), using Carlile’s eggs and Shepherd as the carrier.
Despite initial struggles with not carrying the pregnancy herself, Carlile fully embraced her role as a mother. For Elijah, they turned to intrauterine insemination (IUI) with a sperm donor.
Carlile openly shares their story, shedding light on the challenges and joys of LGBTQ+ parenthood and the use of ART, inspiring others on similar paths.
How many kids does Brandi Carlile have?
Brandi Carlile shares a beautiful family journey with her wife, Catherine Shepherd. Together, they are proud parents to two adorable daughters: Evangeline Ruth and Elijah.
Their journey to parenthood was filled with love and determination. In 2015, they welcomed Evangeline into their lives through IVF, with Shepherd carrying the pregnancy.
Two years later, in 2017, their family grew even more with the arrival of Elijah, born through intrauterine insemination (IUI).