The Old-fashioned Way
How two trans men discovered – against all the odds – that they could carry their own babies.
When Freddy started his transition seven years ago, his doctor told him he’d never be able to have his own child. But, he was wrong.
Right now, many trans and nonbinary people are discovering the truth about their fertility and rethinking their family plans.
Freddy talks to his queer super hero, Jacob, about their journeys to parenthood, the challenges of pregnancy, and the joys of having a kid.
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The story of how Freddy became a dad is also told in the documentary Seahorse, directed by Jeanie Finlay, produced by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ and Grain Media, in association with Glimmer Films and The Guardian. www.seahorsefilm.com
If you've been affected by any of the issues discussed please go to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Action Line where you can find resources available: /actionline
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Action Line – LGBT: /programmes/articles/1nYWPTdMtKStFL2ztx1SV11/information-and-support-lgbt-issues
Presented by Freddy McConnell
Produced by Dasha Lisitsina
Assistant Producer: Arlie Adlington
Executive Producer: Russell Finch
Sound Design: Phoebe Wang
A Somethin’ Else Production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds
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Pride & Joy
For queers, having kids is complicated. Yet we make it happen. These are our stories.
