Queer & Trans Affirming Perinatal Resources | Austin, TX
Last week, I joined Moss Froom, a trans & queer focused full spectrum doula & childbirth educator located in Baltimore, MD, for their exceptional workshops on Gender Affirming Birth Work. Not only did I walk away with an even deeper understanding of the struggles queer and trans birthing people face when growing their families, but I also learned new skills to help support them through those struggles, and received an incredible list of resources to build on. I hope these resources will benefit our local queer and trans community in navigating experiences surrounding conception, pregnancy, adoption, chestfeeding, and transition into parenthood.
If you have a resource that you feel belongs on this list, I welcome additional recommendations! Please email me at hello@austinbirthphotos.com
Trans-Centered Virtual Resources
Adoption Resources
Adoption Support Group, Rainbow Families
Birth Worker Directories
The Queer Doula Network- Doula Directory
LGBTQ Birth - Doula & Provider Interviews
Queer Conception Stories- Provider Directory
Books
(these books use mostly gender inclusive language, but aren’t necessarily trans centered unless specifically noted)
Queer & Pregnant Journal, Love Over Fear Wellness (created by a trans birth worker and centers the trans & queer experience)
Why Did No One Tell Me This, Hailes and Spivak
The First-Time Parent's Childbirth Handbook: A Step-By-Step Guide for Building Your Birth Plan, Stephanie Mitchell
The Birth Partner (5th Edition), Penny Simkin
Fat Birth: Confident Strong and Empowered Pregnancy at Any Size, Michelle Mayefiske
Midwifery for Expectant Parents: A Modern Guide to Choosing The Birth That’s Right for You, CNM Aubre Tompkins
Transformed By Birth, Britta Bushnell
Your Pelvic Health Book, Jen Torborg
Childbirth Education
All Genders Birth Class, Moss the Doula
Embodied Birth Childbirth Preparation Course, Ash Dasqui
Childbirth Preparation Class, Whole Body Pregnancy
BirthRoot Online Childbirth Preparation Course
Malayia Cooley Birth Services
Fertility Information
Tracking Your Cycle and Preparing for Trying to Get Pregnant, Moss Froom
The Many Ways to Get Pregnant (When Sperm Isn’t Readily Accessible), Moss Froom
Trans Fertility Co.
Trans Family Building, Family Equality
Choosing Donor Sperm, for LGBTQ+ Folks & More (Webinar)
Lactation & Chestfeeding Information
Free Lactation Resources, Kate York
All Things Lactation (On-demand webinar), Woven Bodies
Protocols For Inducing Lactation, adapted by Moss the Doula
Breastfeeding FAQ For Trans And Non-Binary Parents [article uses only “breastfeeding”]
Testosterone use while Breast/chest/bodyfeeding [article uses only “breastfeeding”]
Yes, Trans Women Can Breastfeed — Here's How
Trans Women and Breastfeeding: A Personal Interview, Milk Junkies
Jenna's Breastfeeding Journey: Trans Motherhood
Medical Research
Trans Pregnancy Project: Initial Research Findings | Trans Pregnancy [video]
Transgender Men and Pregnancy, Obedin-Maliver and Makadon
Transmasculine individuals’ experiences with lactation, chestfeeding, and gender identity: a qualitative study
Trans Men Giving Birth and Reflections on Fatherhood: What to Expect?
Providing Patient-Centered Perinatal Care for Transgender Men and Gender-Diverse Individuals
Meditation & Hypnotherapy
ViBE sound meditations for pregnancy birth and postpartum (mostly inclusive language, but maybe skip the intro tracks to avoid the sprinkling of gendered references)
Peer Support - Fertility
Queerly Conceiving, Angharad Hollingsworth
Pre-Conception Support Group, Rainbow Families
Trans & Queer Trying to Conceive Discussion Group, Kuluntu Reproductive Justice Center
Peer Support - Pregnancy
Trans & Gestating Support Group, Moss the Doula
Virtual Peer Support Group, Love Over Fear Wellness (for parents, expectant parents, and TTC)
LGBTQ+ Pregnancy Drop-In Group, LGBTQ Birth
New Parent & Pregnancy Support Group, Rainbow Families
Non Gestational Parent Support Group, Rainbow Families
Birthing and Breast or Chestfeeding Trans People and Allies, Facebook Group
Peer Support - Postpartum
LGBTQ+ New Parent Drop-In Group, LGBTQ Birth
New Parent & Pregnancy Support Group, Rainbow Families
Baby Carriers Provided (monthly open house for baby wearing support)
Pregnancy & Infant Loss
Grief & Loss in Family Building Support Group, Rainbow Families
Postpartum Loss Support Group, Olivia Bivens
LGBTQ+ Reproductive Loss Website
Pregnancy Clothing
List of links to neutral-ish pregnancy clothing items, Moss the Doula
Duluth Trading Co. Fire Hose Smock
Duluth Trading Co. Plaid Knit Long Shirt
Prenatal Movement & Yoga
Breathe Easy, Love Over Fear Wellness
Trans-Affirming Perinatal Support in Austin, TX
Acupuncture
Sage Acupuncture (queer/trans family-owned; specializing in gynecology, infertility, IVF support, and prenatal care)
Bodyfeeding Support
Sunayana “Naya” Weber, IBCLC BIPOC
Doulas
Dominique A. Wyse | Interwoven Doula Care BIPOC
Jai Fields | Your Journey with J BIPOC
Jess Edwards | Honeybird Doula Care
Kim Borchert | Austin Doula Care
Companion Courtney
Jenna ‘JB’ Brown | Love Over Fear Wellness
Kayla Grey
Legal Assistance
Suzanne Bryant
CHA Law - Christine Henry Andresen
Hartman & McLaughlin, PLLC
Jorgeson Pittman, LLP
Peer Support
LGBTQIA+ Parent Support Group, Partners in Parenting
Pelvic Floor Support
Lady Bird Physical Therapy
Adrienne Gobe Physical Therapy
Trans-Competent Medical Care in Austin, TX
Assisted Reproduction
Texas Fertility Center
Fora Fertility
Aspire Fertility
April Blackmore, CPM
Midwives
Melek Oz, LM, CPM BIPOC
GB Khalsa, CPM, LM
April Blackmore, CPM
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Caroline (Carrie) Kaufman, MD | ARC North Austin Ob/Gyn
Primary Care
Pride Family Medicine
Megan Pieper, PA-C
Sexual Health
Kind Clinic (STI prevention, testing, & treatment, gender affirming care, hormone therapy)