Transgender father outraged after nurses repeatedly misgender him following childbirth

Reports of this experience were later covered by media outlets, including the Daily Mail, highlighting the ongoing challenges that transgender and non-binary parents encounter in healthcare systems.

Bennett’s journey to parenthood was deeply intentional and carefully considered. He first realized he was transgender in 2011 and began his gender transition in 2014.

Prior to starting his family, Bennett had undergone top surgery but had not undergone any procedures on his lower body.

The couple, Bennett and Malik, knew that for him to carry a child, he would need to pause testosterone therapy temporarily to allow his ovaries to resume functioning.

After thorough reflection and consultation with medical professionals, Bennett decided that carrying a child himself was a possibility he could embrace, despite the complex emotional and physical challenges it entailed.Continue reading…

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