Pregnancy-puerperal cycle of transmasculine people: Crossings and potentialities

Abstract

During the pregnancy-puerperal cycle, which includes pregnancy, labor and the puerperium, the pregnant person faces physical, hormonal and social changes that require an adequate care network. For transmasculine or non-binary people, this period can be more challenging, due to the obstacles imposed by transphobia and social relations. This study proposes to discuss, following the theoretical framework of Socioanalytic Institutional Analysis, the crossings and potentialities experienced by transmasculine people during the pregnancy-puerperal cycle. To produce the material, projective interviews were carried out with five subjects based on a graphic representation, in addition to the considerations in the field diary structured by the researchers. This study pointed out transphobia, gender dysphoria, financial difficulties and the lack of a support network as crossing points. As for the potential, the positive support network and the welcoming service provided by professionals stand out, reinforcing the importance of social relationships. It is clear that the challenges faced by the subjects are broad, therefore, it is recommended that new academic works, focused on the specifications of reproductive health, be developed, so that there is an increase in the discussion on the subject, based on new perspectives and realities different from those presented in this study.