I've been contacted by a female journalist (she has a transman cousin) who is writing an article for a journal called 'Sheknows'.
She want to ask guys who are thinking of getting pregnant some questions as follows:
The focus of the article will be on how to approach and support a pregnant man. What things you should never say and what might be helpful. There are loads of these types of articles for pregnant women (don't comment on her size, don't ask her if it was planned etc), but nothing about how pregnant men should — and shouldn't — be approached.
So I guess my questions would be:
1) How can friends and family support a pregnant man or one who is trying to conceive?
2) What should friends and family do if a transgender man tells them he is or wants to be pregnant? (should they ask questions, should they do research, should they keep quiet, etc)
3) What are some sensitive areas a pregnant man might face? Why?
4) What are the key challenges to a man who wants to be or is pregnant? Please explain.
5) What are five things that should never be said to a pregnant man? Why?
6) What are five things that can and should be said to a pregnant man?
These questions aren't set in stone — they can be reworded or changed or embellished. Basically at the end I'd like to highlight sensitive areas and shed light on the journey of a transgender man who wishes to carry a child, so that well-meaning friends and relatives can be supportive rather than hurtful (since there are enough cruel people to dish out the nasty stuff already).
If anyone is interested in answering her please contact me by pm and I will give you her email. If you decide to respond (your choice), please keep your details confidential.
There is NO PRESSURE at all to respond. Your choice totally.
Cindy
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