Dad Gives Birth to Baby Boy After Transitioning—'Dream Come True'
Summary
Chase Minnema, a transgender man from Virginia, gave birth to his biological son after stopping hormone therapy. He and his partner, James Brewer, are raising their healthy baby and sharing their experience as transgender parents.Key Facts
- Chase Minnema began questioning his gender identity as a teenager and later identified as a man.
- He started hormone therapy in 2016 and had surgery related to his transition.
- Testosterone therapy does not fully prevent pregnancy if the person still has a uterus and ovaries.
- Minnema stopped hormone therapy before becoming pregnant and remained off it during pregnancy.
- He gave birth to a healthy baby boy, and both he and his partner describe parenting as a positive experience.
- The couple has faced both support and criticism from the public about their parenting and identities.
- Research shows transgender parents’ well-being is similar to that of cisgender parents.
- Challenges for transgender parents often come from social stigma, not from their ability to care for their children.
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