This is a selection of helpful resources for you if you belong to the queer community and are expecting or already have a baby. Most resources are specific to the Hanau, Frankfurt, and Rhein-Main region.
As a birth and postpartum doula and supportive ally, I want you to have access to as many resources as possible throughout this phase of life. The world of pregnancy, birth, and family is mostly very heteronormative and gendered, and it can be challenging to find support and care that you feel comfortable with. Ideally you will be able to find support from others who have some of the same lived experiences as you. My natural empathy alongside my commitment to learning and listening means I could also be the “safe space” you need.
Queer doulas in and around Hanau, Offenbach, Frankfurt
Doula ally, Anna Bechtloff, Aschaffenburg, Babenhausen
Doula ally, Amy Manners, in and around Hanau, Offenbach, Frankfurt
Gay Fathers Main Kinzig Kreis, meetup for queer fathers, second Thursday in the months of May, August and November, Gelnhausen
Midwife practice with offers for queer parents. Advice, information, and birth preparation courses for queer parents. Also midwife care and home birth. Mainz and Wiesbaden
Profamilia Hanau, advice and information on all topics around sexuality, pregnancy, relationships and family
CSD Hanau Verein, support the work of making the community visible and promoting diversity and acceptance, with plenty of social opportunities
Find recommended doctors near you, who are sensitive and informed
Queer-feminist list of recommended gynacologists and midwives near you. For respectful and autonomous treatment
Queer-feminist midwife practice in Berlin. Great resources and links, mostly in English
Resource list from Build Your Nest
Gay Mom Talking
Podcast in German, topics around queer families, on Spotify
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