Applying WHO Quality of Care Standards to Trans* Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Care in Canada
A Qualitative Study Through the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
About the Study
The Trans Birth Care in Canada Study aimed to learn from trans birthing people who have received their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care within the Canadian healthcare system. Through interviews and story sharing this study aimed to learn about the unique ways trans birthers and their care providers meet global quality of care standards, and/or make recommendations for improvement of care provision.
The knowledge gaps that exist within the healthcare system about queer and trans health needs have real consequences for us and our families. As more and more people are finding gender identities that are based off of their understanding of themselves, rather than their assigned sex, the demographics of those needing pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care is changing. Healthcare providers must adapt and evolve to ensure this diversification of gender identities represents a diversification of care protocols rather than a stratification of quality of care.
About the Researcher
Percy (she/they) is a white Queer researcher who is conducting this research as part of their Master of Science degree in International Public Health specializing in Sexual and Reproductive Health. She grew up on Vancouver Island on the traditional territory of the T'Sou-ke Nation.
Percy is a 2020 Rotary Global Grant Scholar from Rotary District 5020.
The study has now concluded and we wish to offer our immense gratitude to the participants who shared their stories, experiences, and wisdom.
Click below to watch a short video from the lead researcher Percy about the project
