Transgender people can give birth, regardless of whether they have undergone gender-affirming surgery. In fact, there have been several high-profile cases of transgender men giving birth in recent years.
In 2007, Thomas Beatie, a transgender man, became known as “the pregnant man” after he became pregnant through artificial insemination. Beatie chose to be pregnant because his wife Nancy was infertile. The couple had two children together before divorcing in 2012.

In 2014, a transgender woman named Ashley Lovelace gave birth to a baby girl. Lovelace had undergone gender-affirming surgery, but she had kept her uterus intact. She became pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF) using a sperm donor.

In 2023, a transgender couple in Kerala, India, made headlines when they became the first transgender couple in India to have a baby. The couple, Ziya Paval and Zahhad, had been together for 10 years and had been trying to conceive for several years. Zahhad, who identifies as a transgender man, gave birth to a baby boy via cesarean section.

These are just a few examples of transgender people who have given birth. While it is still not common for transgender people to give birth, it is becoming more and more common as more transgender people become open about their identities and as more healthcare providers become knowledgeable and supportive of transgender patients.

If you are a transgender person who is considering giving birth, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First, it is important to find a healthcare provider who is experienced in working with transgender patients. You should also talk to your provider about your individual needs and preferences. For example, if you have undergone gender-affirming surgery, you will need to discuss with your provider how this will affect your pregnancy and delivery.

There are also a number of resources available to transgender people who are considering giving birth. The Human Rights Campaign has a list of resources for transgender parents, and the National Center for Transgender Equality has a guide to transgender pregnancy. You can also find support groups and online forums for transgender parents.
Giving birth can be a challenging experience for anyone, but it can be especially challenging for transgender people. However, with the right support, transgender people can successfully give birth and raise happy, healthy children.

If you’re referring to the process of giving birth as a transgender individual, it’s important to note that transgender men (assigned female at birth) who have undergone gender-affirming surgeries and hormone therapy typically retain their reproductive organs and can conceive and carry a pregnancy.

However, transgender women (assigned male at birth) who have undergone gender-affirming surgeries, including removal of the testes, do not have the reproductive organs necessary for pregnancy. For transgender individuals who wish to have children, there are a few options available:
⦁ Pre-transition fertility preservation: Some transgender individuals choose to preserve their fertility by freezing their eggs or sperm before starting hormone therapy or undergoing gender-affirming surgeries. This allows them to have biological children through assisted reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intrauterine insemination (IUI) at a later time.
⦁ Surrogacy: Transgender women who have preserved their sperm or transgender men who have preserved their eggs can work with a gestational surrogate who carries the pregnancy on their behalf. This involves fertilizing the preserved eggs with sperm through IVF and transferring the resulting embryo to the surrogate’s uterus.
⦁ Adoption or fostering: Some transgender individuals choose to expand their families through adoption or fostering. This allows them to provide a loving home to children who are in need of a supportive family environment.

It’s important to consult with healthcare professionals and specialists in reproductive medicine, fertility, and family planning to explore the available options, understand the associated processes, and make informed decisions based on individual circumstances and preferences. Additionally, seeking support from transgender-inclusive fertility clinics, LGBTQ+ organizations, and support groups can provide valuable guidance and resources in navigating the path to parenthood.