LGBTQI+ parents mobilize to save Lila’s maternity ward

LGBTQI+ parents mobilize to save Lila’s maternity ward

Threatened with closure from June 2022, the Lilas maternity ward is on borrowed time. Symbol of the fight for women’s rights, she receives great support from LGBTQI+ parents, who have found refuge in the establishment, as reported by the StreetPress media.

Let’s save Lilac’s maternity “. It is with this evocative title that in an article by StreetPressseveral LGBTQI+ parents are mobilizing against the closure of this maternity hospital located in Seine-Saint-Denis.

The facility, which has established itself as a refuge for LGBTQI+ parents, is in danger of closing. On June 2, 2022, the ARS Île-de-France announced the risk of non-renewal of its authorization to practice the profession. In question? A deficit which amounts to several million euros and dilapidated premises that no longer meet the standards. Having obtained a one-year truce, closure has been threatened again for several weeks.

A demonstration in front of the Marie des Lilas

However, it is a true symbol of the fight for the rights of women and LGBTQI+ people. It is in this structure that he still welcomes 1,200 deliveries and 900 abortions per year, whichAli Aguado, the first pregnant trans man has given birth. Motherhood is praised for its support of trans parents and parents-to-be.

The free assistance, the time spent with each person cared for and the kindness of the staff less subject to a performance logic than elsewhere actually make it an unprofitable space. So parents get involved.

On October 21, several trans and lesbian parents demonstrated in front of the Lilas town hall, where they chanted “Queer and trans, we want midwives accordingly, not birth factories.” They also launched the Instagram account “Queer and trans for the Lilas” and, through a video published by XY supportsthey showed their support to the staff.

There are therefore several parents, Rachel, Annette, Jena and Isaac to announce StreetPress want they continue their mobilization to save the delivery rooms of the Lilas maternity ward.

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