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Links and Resources

Here we've complied a list of resources that we think may be helpful to people navigating pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. Most of the resources are in English, some in German.

We're always adding things to this list, so check back regularly!

We assume no liability for the content of external links, for which their operators are exclusively responsible. 

Important / Current Birth and Health Events

Support Casa Kuà! Casa Kuà is a trans* inter* queer* community and health center in Kreuzberg, Berlin. This place is organized by trans* and non binary BIPoCs to make health more accessible to other trans*, inter* non binary and queer people, especially those affected by racism. Support by contributing time, money or materials if you can: Crowdfunding Campaign Video about the project

Trans* and non-binary parenting/pregnancy group at Casa Kuà

New Flyer and Info about the open gender marker option for babies : How is a gender marker determined? In Germany, there are four ways to determine the sex of a child in the birth certificate: female, male, diverse, and an open gender marker entry. The current common practice is that midwives* or doctors enter a gender marker directly after the birth in the birth announcement. In the vast majority of cases, the genitalia of the child are indicated as "clearly male" or "clearly female" and the sex is determined on the basis of these characteristics.

It is indisputable that sex is more complex than this and cannot be determined conclusively by phenotype. Thus chromosomal, hormonal and / or social sex may differ from the genital sex from the outset, or one or more sex characteristics may change in the course of life.
By looking at the external genitalia of a newborn child alone, the sex cannot be determined unambiguously and conclusively. Leaving the sex entry open at birth is therefore medically well justifiable.

https://mareksanchohoehne.net/flyer/Flyer-offener-Geschlechtseintrag-barrierearm.pdf


https://mareksanchohoehne.net/flyer/Flyer-offener-Geschlechtseintrag-druckversion.pdf

Our sibling Teams elsewhere in Germany

  • https://www.hebammenkollektivhamburg.de/

Studies and Resources on Birth/Homebirth

Confronting Racism and Injustice in Birth Care

Trans, Non-Binary and Queer Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Resources

Body Positivity and Health Resources

Basics

Doulas we recommend:

  • Jes Walsch: Full spectrum Doula, queer and trans* friendly/specialized doula and birth photographer, also offers care to families experiencing miscarriage or abortion
  • Kemoy: Full spectrum Doula and Yoga guide. "I am a Black, Queer, Cis Woman and... I aim to support other Queer and/or Black, Indigenous and People of Color through pregnacy, childbirth and beyond."
  • Gem Kocher: Full spectrum queer-feminist Doula and trained lactation consultant - check out the extensive resources linked throughout their website.
  • Camalo Gaskin: Full spectrum Doula, Bodyworker, Educator. Queer and Trans* friendly. Camalo also teaches regular doula immersion courses for folks interested in this path

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