Gender Affirming Birthwork with Moss Froom
Taught by Moss Froom (they/them) is a nonbinary person and a trans & queer centered full spectrum doula and educator. In 2019, they were inspired to delve into birth work as they witnessed the lack of support and resources available to their trans and queer family who were embarking on reproductive and family building journeys. This was a call to action and service that inspired a lifelong commitment to providing support and advocacy to trans and queer people as they navigate the full spectrum of pregnancy experiences, and to educating their fellow birth workers in providing gender affirming support for all birthing people and families.
Topics include:
- Context for what trans & queer families experience on the perinatal journey
- Common use terms & definitions for trans identities & experiences
- Gender non-assuming language for gestation and birth related topics
- Best practices for adapting your perinatal support practice to a gender affirming model
- Time and space to practice and ask questions
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Taught by Moss Froom (they/them) is a nonbinary person and a trans & queer centered full spectrum doula and educator. In 2019, they were inspired to delve into birth work as they witnessed the lack of support and resources available to their trans and queer family who were embarking on reproductive and family building journeys. This was a call to action and service that inspired a lifelong commitment to providing support and advocacy to trans and queer people as they navigate the full spectrum of pregnancy experiences, and to educating their fellow birth workers in providing gender affirming support for all birthing people and families.
Topics include:
- Context for what trans & queer families experience on the perinatal journey
- Common use terms & definitions for trans identities & experiences
- Gender non-assuming language for gestation and birth related topics
- Best practices for adapting your perinatal support practice to a gender affirming model
- Time and space to practice and ask questions