Minority stress theory applied to conception, pregnancy, and pregnancy loss: a qualitative study examining lgbtq+ people’s experiences

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While there is no population-level epidemiological research documenting the prevalence of pregnancy loss among LGBTQ+ people broadly, one study utilizing data from the United_States (U.S.) 2006-2015 National Survey of Family Growth identified pregnancy loss prevalence rates of 32.7% and 34.2% among bisexual and lesbian women, respectively. While some literature has documented experiences of pregnancy loss among LGBTQ+ people, the intersections of pregnancy loss stigma and sexual or anti-trans stigma have been under explored, particularly through the lens of minority stress theory. Stigma and resilience LGBTQ+ pregnancy and loss . . .

 



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