Four years ago, The Study of Queer & Trans PREG was launched. We learned so much from the stories of devastating heartbreak, but also the pure joy and magic of bringing a child into this world as an LGBTQ+ parent, including the journey to form a family. So we created part II.

Thanks @PinkNews for amplifying our study showing LGBTQ+ women experience disparities in perinatal mental health and may experience disparities in accessing perinatal mental health treatment #LGBTQHealth #HealthDisparities #AcademicTwitter

Ongoing research into #LGBTQHealth is crucial, as noted in this piece by @HarvardChanSPH on a study led by @DeptPopMed researchers: one of the 1st to document perinatal mental health outcomes across sexual orientation groups in a national sample. https://t.co/RaJixE8tLS

We on fire folx... go check out this important paper from our team showing sexual minority childbearing people may be at higher risk of gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and low birth weight #AcademicTwitter #EpiTwitter #HealthDisparities #LGBTQHealth

Another study that recently came out from our team! TLDR: states with hostile abortion climates led to higher risks of unintended pregnancies, which increased risks of pregnancy depression & stress #AcademicTwitter #EpiTwitter #MentalHealthMatters https://t.co/4CXVh1sTo8

@SMcketta @CoRAL_DPM @HarvardChanSPH @britshmit @_payalc @ColleenAmandaR @sbrynaustin @siwenwangMD @SHaneuse @NIMHD The direct link to access our paper for FREE can be found here: https://t.co/oLpC3VX6hT

@SMcketta @CoRAL_DPM @HarvardChanSPH @britshmit @_payalc @ColleenAmandaR @sbrynaustin @siwenwangMD @SHaneuse Main takeaways - LGBTQ+ women experience perinatal mental health disparities - Mostly heterosexual & bisexual women experience the highest risks of stress/depression - Disparities may exist accessing perinatal mental health treatment Grateful to @NIMHD for funding our study!

@SMcketta @CoRAL_DPM @HarvardChanSPH @britshmit @_payalc @ColleenAmandaR @sbrynaustin @siwenwangMD @SHaneuse LGBTQ+ women have increased risks of pregnancy stress & depression Mostly heterosexual & bisexual women had the highest risk of antidepressant use Postpartum symptoms corresponded to antidepressant use among heterosexual but not LGBTQ+ women, suggesting treatment disparities

@SMcketta @CoRAL_DPM @HarvardChanSPH @britshmit @_payalc @ColleenAmandaR @sbrynaustin @siwenwangMD @SHaneuse 1 in 12 US adult women identify as an LGBTQ+ person, and as many as 1 in 5 have had same-sex partners or attractions Health outcomes among this community are diverse, yet, many LGBTQ+ women have experiences that put them at risk for poor perinatal mental health #LGBTQHealth

*NEW STUDY RESULTS* on perinatal mental health disparities among LGBTQ+ women led by the fabulous @Smcketta & myself w/ @CoRAL_DPM @HarvardChanSPH research team @britshmit @_payalc @ColleenAmandaR @sbrynaustin @siwenwangMD @SHaneuse H. Eliassen J. Chavarro #AcademicTwitter

Please share/like this post so we can reach LGBTQ+ couples who want to share their family formation experience! For more information about the study, go to https://t.co/Rl6Rq6lZhz

Forming a family as an LGBTQ+ person is often an incredibly expensive & painstakingly long journey. Conception experiences can set the stage for our experinces & health outcomes during pregnancy & postpartum. We want better for our community during this vulnerable life experience

QT PREG II is a study on the experiences and use of medically assisted family formation among LGBTQ+ couples who are able to become pregnant. #LGBTQResearch #QueerHealth

Our (@kodiaksoled @JP_TransHealth @j_garrettwalker @ProfDelucio + others not on twitter) new paper on LGBTQ+ community connectedness during the pandemic is now avail online (pre-proof version):

Register today! ✍️ @DeptPopMed's @britshmit and @kodiaksoled are 2 of a great lineup of subject matter experts in research on reproductive health among SGM populations speaking at this @NIH virtual event.

Career goal unlocked: get invited to DC to talk about the state of lesbian health @HHS_Health with people like @SecretaryLevine #LesbianVisibilityDay #seatatthetable @GLMA_LGBTHealth @LesbianHealthFd

Excited to have a new pub out on Learning the Lexicon of #LGBTQ #healthequity with my fab collaborators @jbossern @KristenClarkRN @AthenaShermanRN @altman_cnm @ASquiresPhDRN and Dr. Roy Thompson! 🌈

⏰ The @HarvardSOGIE series on reproductive health and #healthequity continues next Thursday, November 3 at 4pm with speaker @SarahPeitzmeier. @DeptPopMed's @britshmit, SOGIE co-director, moderates! Open to the public! Register here: https://t.co/ImufYf2MLC