Trans Fertility Resource Library

 
Arlo Dennis Arlo Dennis

Baby Shower Ideas Everyone Can Enjoy

You’re having a baby! You and your community are ready to celebrate the upcoming arrival. What do you do? We’ll help you plan a party that is inclusive for your guests and offers you the gender euphoria you deserve.

Read More
Arlo Dennis Arlo Dennis

What To Wear When You’re Trans and Pregnant

How we express ourselves, through clothing and hairstyle and accessories, matters to nearly everyone-- including and ESPECIALLY trans folks. We often pay a lot of attention to how we are presenting ourselves to the world, and pregnancy can throw a real wrench into that process. Frustratingly, gender-affirming pregnancy clothing and accessories are practically non-existent. This is hard, given that pregnancy is a time when dysphoria may creep up even more frequently than usual. What can you do? Here are our suggestions!

Read More
Article Guest User Article Guest User

Pregnancy Over 35

We are in a world where people are increasingly prioritizing their education and careers into their 20’s, 30’s, and beyond. For some, it’s simply a matter of not wanting to have children until later! It is no surprise, then, to find out that globally, the age of birth parents rises every year. In 2020, the average age a person gave birth for the first time was just under 30 years old.

Read More
Article, Research Guest User Article, Research Guest User

Abortion in the Transgender Community

Roughly 12% of transgender men have terminated a pregnancy, which is just under the national average. Trans people may choose abortion for many different reasons, and have many options available as they make their decision. Read more about what resources are available for transgender people considering abortion.

Read More
Video, Personal Story Trystan Reese Video, Personal Story Trystan Reese

Personal Story: Two-Spirit Gestational Parent

Here is an interview with a trans, non-binary, Two-Spirit gestational parent in Washington, DC. They are four months along in their pregnancy and will share what it’s like for them to be pregnant, how they plan to approach gender with their child, what indigenous pregnancy and delivery practices they plan to integrate into their process… and more!

Read More
Article Trystan Reese Article Trystan Reese

Going from “Daddy” to “Mommy”: What Will I Tell My Kids?

Although when coming out there may be an initial strain on the family, studies have shown that having a parent come out and transition can actually strengthen the relationships in a family over time. Living your authentic truth not only frees you from the constraints of a closeted life but it also encourages your children to be more open-minded about diversity and shows them what it means to be honest about who you are even in difficult circumstances.

Read More
Article Trystan Reese Article Trystan Reese

Preparing for Pregnancy as a Non-Binary Person

Preparing for pregnancy as a non-binary person will take a bit of an extra effort, but many have found that if done in a thoughtful, mindful, sustainable way. In a way that's tailored to the individual identity and experience of the pregnant person, many have found that it can be an extra effort well beyond worth taking.

Read More
Webinar Trystan Reese Webinar Trystan Reese

Trans Fertility 101: Recorded Webinar

In this workshop, trans educator Trystan Reese covers several aspects of trans fertility, including the impacts of hormones on fertility and lactation, information on fertility preservation, myths and facts on trans pregnancy, and more!

Read More