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SUMMARY:Affirming OB/GYN Care for LGBTQ+ Patients
DESCRIPTION:Why Attend \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegardless of sexual orientation or gender identity\, regular visits to an OB/GYN are crucial for those with vaginal anatomy\, breast tissue\, or undergoing hormone therapy. These specialists provide essential services like cancer screenings\, STI/STD checks\, hormone regulation\, family planning\, prenatal care\, personalized safe sex guidance\, and more. \nDespite approximately 7% of the US population identifying as LGBTQ+\, many OB/GYN practitioners lack confidence in addressing their unique needs. This knowledge gap\, combined with discrimination\, leads to inadequate care and widens health disparities. Studies indicate that LGB individuals face higher rates of pregnancy complications\, preterm births\, miscarriages\, and perinatal depression compared to heterosexual women. Moreover\, only 29 to 35% of OB/GYN providers feel comfortable caring for transgender patients. \nIt’s crucial for providers to offer affirming care to all patients\, moving away from heteronormative care and gender-biased language. Join us as we collaborate with experts to explore the specific OB/GYN needs of LGBTQ+ individuals and illuminate pathways for providers to establish nurturing environments that prioritize the well-being of all patients\, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAngela Chaudhari\, MD\, FACOG\, FACS (she/her) – Associate Professor\, Vice Chair\, ObGyn Chief of Gynecology and Gynecologic Surgery\, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine\nGavin Shumate\, MD (he/him) – Physician\, Integrity Coastal Health & Wellness\nJanine Stiles\, CPM\, LM (she/her) – Midwife at Mandala Midwifery Care and Co-Founder of Queer Birth Project\nJohn Sovec\, LMFT (he/him) – OutTalk Moderator & Host\, Therapist – Coach – Speaker – Author of “Out: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Kid Through Coming Out and Beyond\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSAVE MY SPOT
URL:https://www.uufaithaction.org/event/16789/
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CATEGORIES:Reproductive Justice
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