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The LGBTQ+ Pregnancy and Postpartum Guide

Inclusive Support from the First Trimester Through Early Parenthood

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The LGBTQ+ Pregnancy and Postpartum Guide

Inclusive Support from the First Trimester Through Early Parenthood

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Description

An essential, inclusive pregnancy and postpartum guide for LGBTQ+ families

The world needs a pregnancy guide for pregnant people who don't fit into society's traditional gender and relationship norms, one that reflects their full authenticity. Enter The LGBTQ+ Pregnancy and Postpartum Guide: Inclusive Support from the First Trimester Through Early Parenthood, the first-of-its-kind resource focused on the LGBTQ+ experience.

Marea Goodman, queer midwife and founder of the PregnantTogether Community, combines evidence-based information with practical tools, tips, and real-life stories to support LGBTQ+ families during pregnancy and postpartum. Beginning in the first trimester of pregnancy and ending in early parenthood, Goodman covers how to find affirming providers, important medical information for all pregnant people, reflection prompts, best practices, and essential advice for surviving and thriving the challenges of pregnancy and parenting in a society that doesn't center LGBTQ+ people and families.

Featuring the personal stories from LGBTQ+ parents who have gone through their own pregnancies and were generous enough to share their journeys, The LGBTQ+ Pregnancy and Postpartum Guide is essential for all pregnant people who don't often see their experiences reflected in mainstream pregnancy resources. It's a breath of fresh air for all pregnant people who are part of the LGBTQ+ community, offering consistent awareness of their unique family-building journey.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Welcome to The LGBTQ+ Pregnancy and Postpartum Guide

Part A: The First Trimester
Chapter 1: You and Your Baby in the First Trimester
Chapter 2: Navigating Your Relationships During Pregnancy
Chapter 3: Choosing a Provider and Place of Birth

Part B: The Second Trimester
Chapter 4: You and Your Baby in the Second Trimester
Chapter 5: Gender, Sex, and Sexuality During Pregnancy and Beyond
Chapter 6: Gathering Your Support Team and Handling Logistics

Part C: The Third Trimester
Chapter 7: You and Your Baby in the Third Trimester
Chapter 8: Preparing for Labor, Giving Birth, and Feeding Your Baby

Part D: The Postpartum Period and On-Going Parenting
Chapter 10: You and Your Baby in the Postpartum
Chapter 11: Your Postpartum Boundary Toolkit
Chapter 12: On-Going Parenting

Conclusion: An Unabashed Celebration of Queer, Solo, and Nontraditional Families Everywhere
Resources
Index
About the Author

Product details

Published May 13 2027
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Pages 224
ISBN 9798216446798
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield
Illustrations 16 illustrations, 26 textboxes/sidebars
Dimensions 9 x 6 inches
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Marea Goodman

Marea Goodman, LM, CPM (they/them), is a licensed…

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