Pediatric endocrinologist, Dr. Lindsay Baldridge, talks with Bryce Hamilton LSCSW about gender affirming care for trans and nonbinary youth. They cover the basics of what to expect when seeking gender affirming care for a child or teen, what is age appropriate exploration and when to seek input from a healthcare professional.

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In addition, Dr. Baldridge helps cover common questions, misconceptions, parental worries, and what it really means to provide gender affirming care for youth. Ending with some positive encouragement for parents, they discuss how a parent can help support their child with love and presence while processing their own feelings and possibly grief. 

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Dr. Lindsay Baldridge, DO, MS is a board-certified pediatrician and fellowship-trained pediatric endocrinologist practicing in the Southwest. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathy and a Master of Science in Biosciences from Kansas City University, following a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology from the University of Kansas. She completed her pediatric residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center and pursued a fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

Dr. Baldridge has contributed to medical education and research, with a particular focus on the care of gender-diverse youth and the transition of adolescents with chronic conditions to adult care. Her work has been presented at national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals, reflecting her dedication to advancing pediatric care through both clinical practice and academic scholarship.

Resources:

Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/

Trans Family Support Services

https://freemomhugs.org

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