Release Year: 2011
Synopsis:
The 2011 documentary "I'm Pregnant and ... My Husband Wants to Become a Woman", which aired on Discovery Fit & Health, is one of the most poignant and complex episodes in the series I'm Pregnant and... The series, which began in 2009 on Discovery Health, showcases deeply personal and often difficult stories of women navigating pregnancy while dealing with a range of emotional, mental, and physical challenges. In this episode, the audience is introduced to Brandy and Josh, a seemingly ordinary young couple expecting their first child. However, beneath the surface of their relationship lies a shocking secret: Josh, Brandy's husband, wants to transition into a woman.
As Brandy faces the trials of pregnancy, she is also dealing with her own internal struggles, including a condition known as trichotillomania, an obsessive-compulsive disorder that causes her to pull out her hair. Meanwhile, Josh has begun undergoing treatments, including estrogen shots, to feminize his body and align his physical appearance with his gender identity. The episode delves into the emotional complexity of this situation—how both Brandy and Josh grapple with their personal insecurities, the impact of Josh's gender dysphoria on their relationship, and the ripple effects on their unborn child. Will their relationship survive the strain of secrets and conflicting desires? Or will their emotional turmoil lead to further division in the family as they prepare to welcome a new life into the world?
