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Title: Pregnant man Thomas Beatie leaves hospital after birth
Post by: Natasha on July 04, 2008, 09:19:55 AM
Pregnant man Thomas Beatie leaves hospital after birth

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/2247089/Pregnant-man-Thomas-Beatie-leaves-hospital-after-birth.html
7/4/2008

"Mr Beatie told People magazine: "The only thing different about me is that I can't breastfeed my baby. But a lot of mothers don't."

Opinion has been sharply divided over Mr Beatie's claim to be a man, with some sceptics dismissing him as effectively a bearded lady.

He added: "The only thing different about me is that I can't breastfeed."

He was born a woman - Tracey Lagondino - but had his breasts surgically removed and began taking males hormones several years ago. "