Assistência ao parto de homens trans e famílias transcentradas: uma proposta de procedimento operacional padrão

Abstract

Despite significant advances, the transgender population, particularly transgender men who are pregnant still face substantial barriers in effectively accessing healthcare services. However, like any other citizen, these individuals have the right to health and require specific care. In this context, the creation and implementation of tools that adequately guide healthcare professionals in providing care to transgender men become essential, ensuring safe, equitable, and prejudice-free assistance. Given this scenario, the objective of this study was to conduct a literature review on pregnancy in transgender men, with the aim of developing a birth care protocol tailored to this population. To achieve this, a narrative literature review was carried out, based on studies published over the last ten years (2016–2025). The results showed that the care currently provided to pregnant transgender men still largely follows models designed for cisgender women. This reveals significant gaps, as such models often disregard users' gender identity and involve the use of language and practices typical of spaces socially constructed for women.