Exploring the healthcare experiences and support needs of chestfeeding or breastfeeding for trans and non-binary parents based in the United Kingdom
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Authors | Jackson, J., Wild, R., Hallam, J., Graves. R, Woodstein B. J. and Stothard. P. |
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Abstract | Background: Trans and/or non-binary parents experience structural exclusion in family healthcare and there is a need for specialist training for healthcare professionals so that they are able to create a gender inclusive environment. Aim: As part of a continued effort to address health inequity this study explores the body experiences of infant feeding within trans and non binary communities. Method: Semi structured interviews were conducted with seven trans or non-binary parents, based in the United Kingdom, who have experienced chestfeeding or breastfeeding. Results: A reflexive thematic analysis was utlitised to identify three main themes which centered around baby, body and support in health care settings. Parents were informed of the benefits of their milk and were strongly motivated by their child’s needs. However, body feeding was emotionally and physically challenging. Conclusion: Person-centered care with consistent attention to language is required when supporting lactation. |
Keywords | Breastfeeding; Chestfeeding; Child and Family Health; Infant Feeding; non-binary health; Trans health |
Year | 2023 |
Journal | International Journal of Transgender Health |
Journal citation | pp. 1-13 |
Publisher | Routledge - Taylor and Francis |
ISSN | 2689-5277 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/26895269.2023.2265371 |
Web address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/26895269.2023.2265371 |
Accepted author manuscript | File Access Level Open |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 09 Oct 2023 |
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Deposited | 20 Oct 2023 |
https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/q28v3/exploring-the-healthcare-experiences-and-support-needs-of-chestfeeding-or-breastfeeding-for-trans-and-non-binary-parents-based-in-the-united-kingdom
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