Individuals who do not identify as women may be challenged in a variety of ways throughout their childbearing journeys. For some trans individuals, childbearing can be very difficult, with the associated risk of worsening gender dysphoria and a profound sense of isolation. There is a lack of evidence of the quality of perinatal care for trans people. However, this presentation will explore the attitudes, knowledge, confidence, and experiences of maternity staff in relation to the birthing trans community and share their concerns and training needs in this context.
Dr Sally Pezaro is an academic midwife, research associate and hearings panellist for the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Investigating Committee. Sally has clinical midwifery experience working in the United Kingdom, the Gambia and Ethiopia. Dr...
Jacque Gerrard is the former Royal College of Midwives’ (RCM) Director for England now working freelance in a midwife consultancy capacity. She led on the RCM’s professional agenda and the Maternity Transformation Programme at RCM. Jacque has 40...
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