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UC San Francisco chancellor testifies on pregnancy terminology guidelines
The chancellor of the University of California San Francisco addressed questions from lawmakers about the school's guidelines on terminology for pregnancy during a House committee hearing. The exchange focused on curriculum materials that advise against using the term 'pregnant women.'
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The chancellor of the University of California San Francisco testified before a House committee on Tuesday about the school's guidelines on terminology for pregnancy. Rep. ' The chancellor replied that the curriculum helps students care for a wide diversity of patients and stated that a vast majority of pregnancies occur in women.
The representative then asked whether a non-biological woman could become pregnant. The chancellor responded that a transgender person can become pregnant. The representative followed up by asking whether a non-biological woman had ever had a baby.
Additional exchanges during hearing Rep.
Randy Fine of Florida asked the chancellor who can become pregnant besides women. The chancellor stated that it is possible for transgender people. When pressed further about the definition of a transgender woman, the chancellor said the individuals do not recognize the term.
' The dean of the University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine also testified and said his school treats transgender people. The California Post contacted both universities for comment.
