The Intricacies of Induced Lactation for Same-Sex Mothers of an Adopted Child

Wilson, Erica G.; Perrin, Maryanne T.; Fogleman, April; Chetwynd, Ellen

doi:10.1177/0890334414553934

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“…The period from birth through the first 12 months characterizes a unique time when parents or caregivers make essentially all feeding decisions about what and how their infant is offered food [1]. Although the definition of a modern family is changing [2], parents are currently described as the main caregivers of children in the home [3] and infant feeding is a large component of that care that encompasses the social, cultural, and economic structure of a parent's life [4].…”

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Hidden Realities of Infant Feeding: Systematic Review of Qualitative Findings from Parents

Dattilo

Carvalho

Feferbaum

et al. 2020

Behavioral Sciences

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A growing, global conversation, regarding realities and challenges that parents experience today is ever-present. To understand recent parent’s attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions regarding infant feeding, we sought to systematically identify and synthesize original qualitative research findings. Following the Enhancing Transparency in Reporting the Synthesis of Qualitative Research (ENTREQ) framework, electronic databases were searched with a priori terms applied to title/abstract fields and limited to studies published in English from 2015 to 2019, inclusive. Study quality assessment was conducted using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist, and thematic analyses performed. Of 73 studies meeting inclusion criteria, four major themes emerged. (1) Breastfeeding is best for an infant; (2) Distinct attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions of mothers that breastfeed, and those that could not or chose not to breastfeed, are evident; (3) Infant feeding behaviors are influenced by the socio-cultural environment of the family, and (4) Parent’s expectations of education and support addressing personal infant feeding choices from health care providers are not always met. This systematic review, guided by constructs within behavioral models and theories, provides updated findings to help inform the development of nutrition education curricula and public policy programs. Results can be applied within scale-up nutrition and behavioral education interventions that support parents during infant feeding.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Hidden Realities of Infant Feeding: Systematic Review of Qualitative Findings from Parents

Dattilo

Carvalho

Feferbaum

et al. 2020

Behavioral Sciences

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“…Two reports describe induced lactation for two adoptive mothers and an ethical case about a nongestational lesbian mother seeking practitioner support for induced lactation, respectively. 13,14 Only one report provides clinical recommendations to support the lactation outcomes of self-identified same-sex mothers. 11 Professional organizations lag in publishing position statements in support of breastfeeding same-sex parents.…”

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Breastfeeding experiences of same‐sex mothers

Juntereal

Spatz

2019

Birth

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Background Family structures are diversifying in the United States, and more same‐sex female couples are building families. For two‐mother families, complexity exists for breastfeeding as more than one mother can provide human milk. The purpose of this study was to explore the lactation experience and level of lactation support of birth mothers in a same‐sex (two female) relationship. Methods This study consists of a mixed methods design using an online survey to identify the demographic of same‐sex mothers and qualitative interviews to provide an in‐depth understanding of the mothers' experiences. Qualitative content analysis is applied to develop themes from the interviews. Results Sixty‐eight participants completed the online survey. Thirty‐seven mothers (59%) reported breastfeeding for more than one year. Fourteen (21%) respondents reported accessing induced lactation information for the nongestational parent from their health care practitioner. Forty‐three (63%) respondents reported receiving breastfeeding and induced lactation information from other sources. Only nine (13%) nongestational parents underwent induced lactation. Eighteen gestational mothers participated in qualitative interviews. Five themes emerged from the qualitative data: (a) committed to a year, (b) deciding “how to do it,” (c) sources of information, (d) involvement of partner, and (e) need for inclusive and educated health care practitioners. Conclusions Same‐sex mothers have strong intentions to breastfeed and are resourceful in educating themselves for induced lactation and conursing. Nongestational parents are essential support partners and equivalent in motherhood. Providers need to better equip themselves and incorporate inclusive language in breastfeeding policy statements to support lactation outcomes.

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“…In parallel, there is secretion of prolactin, which plays a key role in mammogenesis, and oxytocin, which will favor the ejection of milk. Finally, the levels of estradiol and progesterone are reduced by mimicking the natural postpartum process [23,44,45].…”

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Trans* Pregnancy and Lactation: A Literature Review from a Nursing Perspective

García-Acosta

Juan-Valdivia

Fernández-Martínez³

et al. 2019

IJERPH

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Pregnancy and lactation involve two aspects that are socially and culturally associated with women. However, there are a few biological differences between male and female breast tissue. Lactation and pregnancy are viable processes that do not depend on sex. Even for the latter, it is only necessary to have an organ capable of gestation. Ways to favor mammogenesis and lactogenesis in trans* women have been established. There are protocols to promote lactation in trans* women, usually used for adoptive mothers or those whose children have been born through gestational surrogacy. Chestfeeding a baby could be the cause of feelings as diverse as gender dysphoria in the case of trans* men, and euphoria and affirmation of femininity in trans* women. This study involves a review of the available scientific literature addressing medical aspects related to pregnancy and lactation in trans* individuals, giving special attention to nursing care during perinatal care. There are scarce studies addressing care and specifically nursing care in trans* pregnancy and lactation. Our study indicates the factors that can be modified and the recommendations for optimizing the care provided to these individuals in order to promote and maintain the lactation period in search of improvement and satisfaction with the whole process.

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The Intricacies of Induced Lactation for Same-Sex Mothers of an Adopted Child

Cited by 32 publications

References 13 publications

Hidden Realities of Infant Feeding: Systematic Review of Qualitative Findings from Parents

Hidden Realities of Infant Feeding: Systematic Review of Qualitative Findings from Parents

Breastfeeding experiences of same‐sex mothers

Trans* Pregnancy and Lactation: A Literature Review from a Nursing Perspective

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