Overview

• Marco, a transgender man undergoing transition in Italy, was found to be five months pregnant during a routine medical check-up.
• Marco had already undergone a mastectomy and was preparing for a hysterectomy when the pregnancy was discovered.
• Endocrinologist Dr. Giulia Senofonte advised immediate suspension of hormone therapy to avoid potential risks to the fetus, especially during the critical first trimester of pregnancy.
• Marco is expected to continue with the pregnancy, making him part of a unique group known as 'seahorse dads' - transgender men who carry their own children.
• Despite being the biological mother, Marco will be legally registered as the father of the child.