LGBT and Pregnancy Publications

Full list of articles and documents from the Sexual Diversity LGBTQ+ Pregnancy Information category. Though these articles may have since been updated they are listed by their original publish date, with the most recent documents first.

LGBT and Pregnancy Publications

Sexual Enjoyment After Childbirth Not Altered by Delivery Method - Study addressed whether caesarean sections maintain sexual wellbeing compared to vaginal delivery, due to reduced risk of tearing and maintenance of vaginal tone.

Pregnant Transgender Men - Greater Support Needed - Many transgender men have capacity to bear children but medicine has not incorporated gender diversity into routine care.

Pain During or After Intercourse and Mode of Delivery Link - Operative birth is associated with persisting pain during or after sexual intercourse, known as dyspareunia.

Over 22% of Pregnant Women Suffer Intimate Partner Violence - Study analyses violent behaviours and emotional violence during female pregnancy.

The Biological Clock that Governs Female Fertility - The discovery represents a major contribution to research aimed at finding medical approaches to treating infertility in women.

Female Contraceptive Use Influenced by Education and Morals - Research finds levels of prior sex education and moral attitudes toward contraception influence whether women use contraceptives to prevent pregnancy.

Breastfeeding Friendly Airports in the U.S. - Study of U.S. airports found few provided suitably equipped private lactation room, even though most described themselves as being breastfeeding friendly.

Home Visits Help Reduce Drug Use and Depression in Pregnant Teenagers - Successful intervention in American Indian communities could be used widely in low-income groups across the country.