Abstract
Transmasculine people seeking pregnancy care face: poor healthcare provider knowledge and guidance around their specific needs; feelings of loneliness, exclusion and isolation related to navigating the external world, internal identity and gender dysphoria while pregnant; and inadequate access to culturally competent services. Considering short-and long-term clinical, research and policy perspectives in the UK, there is a need for: quantitative and qualitative research into the outcomes and experiences of pregnancy; clear guidance from midwifery and obstetric bodies; trans-inclusive standardised curricula; development of community-led peer support; and consideration of specialist training materials and roles.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8-13 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Practising Midwife |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 5 |
Publication status | Published - May 2021 |