Senior Project Advisor

Sean Bruna

Document Type

Project

Publication Date

Spring 2022

Keywords

Transmasculine; Nonbinary; Transgender; Labour and Delivery; Birth; Queer Parenthood

Abstract

This research developed as a qualitative analysis of the experiences of queer individuals who have given birth in Washington State. Until recently, there has been little literature documenting the pregnancy and birth experience of transmasculine and nonbinary individuals, making this a unique project. Pregnancy and Birth are highly feminized and associated with womanhood, leaving pregnant people who do not fall under those designations marginalized. This study utilized grounded theory to analyze interviews to gain insight into the themes that emerged from the experiences of two queer individuals and how their experiences could have better affirmed their identities. The result of this is advocating for greater education and awareness around the care for transmasculine and nonbinary birthing individuals using perceived control theory to ensure greater satisfaction with birth outcomes and experiences.

Department

Anthropology

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Birth customs; Male pregnancy; Female-to-male transsexuals; Sexual minority women; Sexual minority parents; Sexual minorities--Identity

Genre/Form

essays; interviews

Type

Text

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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