Thomas Beatie, a transgender man, became known as "the pregnant man" after he became pregnant through artificial insemination in 2007. Beatie had gender-affirming surgery in 2002 but retained his reproductive organs, allowing him to become pregnant. He chose to be pregnant with donated sperm because his wife Nancy was sterile. The couple filed for divorce in 2012.
Beatie's pregnancy made headlines and sparked public debate about gender identity and reproduction. His story highlighted the fact that individuals who identify as men can become pregnant if they possess a uterus and ovaries. It challenged traditional notions of pregnancy and parenthood.
While Beatie's case received significant media attention, it's important to remember that there are other transgender men who have become pregnant and given birth. The experiences of these individuals are diverse and reflect the complexities of gender identity and reproduction.
