Thomas Beatie: From Pregnant Man To Trans Activist
What a man getting pregnant means to a woman who can’t
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Y’all know men can get pregnant, right?
We’ve come a hell of a long way since 2008
In 2008, Thomas Beatie became an international sensation as a trans man pregnant with their first child. They weren’t the first man to give birth, but suddenly, they were the most famous.
In the months leading up to the birth of their first child, Beatie wrote a heartbreaking essay for The Advocate, saying:
“Doctors have discriminated against us, turning us away due to their religious beliefs. Health care professionals have refused to call me by a male pronoun or recognize Nancy as my wife. Receptionists have laughed at us. Friends and family have been unsupportive; most of Nancy’s family…
