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These days, using someoneās preferred name and pronouns is the best way to demonstrate respect and acknowledgment of their identity, be they straight, gay, or transgender.
However, not everyone adheres to this practice, often clinging to outdated norms or disregarding individualsā gender identities ā even withinĀ medical care environments, whereĀ patient dignity,Ā OB-GYN liability, andĀ prenatal care complianceĀ are critical to quality treatment outcomes.
Bennett Kaspar-Williams, 37, from Los Angeles, welcomed their son Hudson into the world via cesarean in October 2020, with the support of their husband, Malik ā a delivery that involvedĀ advanced diagnostics,Ā high-risk birth management, andĀ insurance coverage for cesarean proceduresĀ under their existingĀ private health insuranceĀ plan.
Despite Kaspar-Williams identifying as male and using he/him/his pronouns at the time (they now identify as non-binary and use both he/him/his and they/them pronouns), they encountered challenges at the hospital when nurses repeatedly misgendered them, referring to them as a mother rather than a father, as per theĀ Daily Mail.
āPosted by Bennett Kaspar-Williams on Saturday, October 10, 2020ā
Kaspar-Williams began his transition in 2014 after realizing he was transgender in 2011. The couple made the decision to start a family and carefully considered their options ā knowing it would require Bennett to pause theĀ hormone therapy treatmentsĀ covered underĀ chronic illness management plans, so his ovaries could resume functioning.
Although Bennett had undergone top surgery, he hadnāt had any procedures on his lower body. After thoughtful reflection and weighing bothĀ medical risksĀ andĀ long-term insurance implications, he felt at peace with the idea of carrying a child himself ā a choice that raised questions aroundĀ maternity insuranceĀ policies andĀ hospital costs associated with transgender care.
