Less Straightforward

This week's episode is a list of Black folx I think would be a great place to start in diversifying your social media feeds. Go with respect! Head over to Instagram for quick links to all the folx listed below (@Less_Straightfoward):

National Association to Advance Black Birth
Black Midwives Alliance
All About Pregnancy & Birth (@drnicolerankins)
Natal (@natalstories)
@theeducatedbirth
@blackdoulaproject
@birthingtheblock
@blackwomenbirthing
@birthingadvocacydoulas
@queerbirthworker
@birthingjustice
@yourcommunitymidwife

Content Warning: In this episode I discuss heavy topics including rape, slavery, and medical mistreatment.

Paying respects to the Mothers of Gynecology this week, the Black women who we owe our gynecological foundations too.

Find me on Instagram @less_straightforward

In this week's episode, I sit down with my friend Dylan and we talk about what trying to conceive, pregnancy, and postpartum means for trans bodies. Bonus crow content at the end of this week's chat!

Get connected with Dylan on Instagram: @dylanthegay; @seahorsedoula

In Episode 3 I talk about some basics to tracking your cycle with conception in mind.

I am not a medical professional, these are things I have learned over the years working as a full spectrum birth worker, as well as things I've learned throughout my own conception journey.

Get connected on Instagram! @less_straightforward

This week I sat down with my friends, Jax and Dulce to hear about their conception journey. Jax was the gestational carrier for their 15 month old son.
Glossary of terms:
OPK: Ovulation Predictor Kit, a test that looks for luteinizing hormone (LH), the hormone that predicts ovulation
Surge: The time of your cycle where you LH levels are rising, indiciating that ovulation is coming soon.
Peak: The time of your cycle where your LH levels are at their highest, indicating that ovulation is going to occur in 24-36 hours.
PPD/PPA: Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety: two mood disorders that can follow childbirth
BT/BBT: Basal body temperature, the lowest temperature your body reaches during periods of rest.

Episode 1 talks about how to get your hands on the one thing same-sex baby makers are missing: sperm. Known vs anonymous? Fresh vs frozen? ICI? IUI? Jumping in head-first when beginning TTC (trying to conceive) can be overwhelming. Listen now for a brief overview of all the options in front of you. Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. This podcast should not be considered medical advice.

Less Straightforward is a resource for queer families who are currently, about to, or just thinking about expanding their families.