TABLE 4.

Constructs that employ heterocisnormative language in the clinical context and possible de-gendered replacements

Construct	Heterocisnormative or gendered language	Possible replacement language
Intake forms or electronic medical record systems
Parental names	Mom/mother, dad/father	Parents
	Biological parent	Genetic or gestational parent
Physiological processes	Period	Bleeding, menstruation
	Breastfeeding	Nursing/lactating/chestfeeding
	Biologically male/female	Assigned male/female at birth
Names of body parts	Breast	Chest
	Ovaries, uterus	Internal organs
	Vulva, clitoris	External genitals, pelvic area
	Vagina	Genital/frontal opening/front hole
	Labia, lips	Outer folds
	Penis, testicles	Outer parts
	Prostate	Internal gland
Partner/support person's relationship	Wife/husband	Partner (regardless of legal status), spouse, chosen family
Structural environment
Clinic name	Women's Health Center	The Birth Center
Department name	Maternity ward	Labor and delivery
	Maternal/Women's Health	Perinatal/Family/Reproductive health
Room names	New mother's room	Nursing/Lactation room
	Women's/men's bathroom	Gender neutral bathroom