Discrimination and Rejection as a Trans Midwife
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- Here I describe three incidents where I've had issues because I'm trans in midwifery.
Please note that I fully respect a person's right to be cared for by a midwife that makes them feel comfortable, this is about my feelings when I do get rejected as a carer. But I always sign post to a new midwife as appropriate.
Don’t you change for anyone! You are Nathan! The families who do not wish to be cared for by you are missing out on having a fantastic, caring and knowledgable midwife. They are choosing to miss out on this! However you should never feel guilty. Women choose different midwives, doctors etc for lots of different reasons, and that’s ok. We are very lucky that we have the right to choose! Keep going! I bet those women that have refused your care will hear from a friend or something about this fantastic trans midwife who cares for them and they will feel sorry that they judged you x
Ahah thank you so much. I won't change, I honestly can't go back now, the thought makes me sick. Just have to keep on keeping on and know that I make a difference and it's okay that some clients want a different midwife.
Just be your lovely true self. I really enjoyed listening to your story. I could speak to you for hours. Stay positive. We will all be judged in one way or another regardless. That’s just humans for you. Much love x
What a nice thing to hear, thank you. I'm always up for talking. I must keep doing videos too!
Also you're so right.
Have seen you post on the group and was so excited to see that you had a TH-cam channel!! Loved this video, I'm just so sorry for all the hard moments you've had ❤ as a S/M, it's really great to see someone posting such important content like this!
I DO have a channel! Thanks so much for watching :) I appreciate the feedback as it makes me keep doing it. Wishing you all the best with your studies.
@@nathantransmidwife6836 Aw thank you so much, Nathan! Excited to keep watching your videos :)
Oh dude! You are so bloody strong to be talking about these issues and be so caring and loving. Proof of what an incredible health care professional you are. I hope one day you won’t need to put on a brave face or sacrificing yourself and your identity for others. ❤️ I love you dude
So glad to have you in my life AJ, thank you for always being a second away in my phone.
That’s a man
Unfortunately, there will always be people like this Nathan. People still have such preconceived notions about trans individuals and you can't please everyone. See it more that she wasn't the client for you rather than you weren't the midwife for her.
Kimbo, your comment meant a lot to me, I do deal with a lot of feelings of guilt about not being able to cater for everyone, but there is no need. It's okay that for some few clients, the partnership won't be right and I'm learning to accept that. It is definitely in the moment of rejection that it hurts the most.
@@nathantransmidwife6836 you are wonderful. Don't you forget that!