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Successful Co-Lactation by a Queer Couple: A Case Study.
1International Board Certified Lactation Consultant®, St. Louis, MO, USA.
Summary
Co-lactation, or shared breastfeeding, is possible for same-sex parents. With professional support and commitment, non-gestational parents can induce lactation, enabling shared breastfeeding for over a year.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Lactation Science
- LGBTQ+ Family Studies
Background:
- Increasing number of babies born to LGBTQ+ parents.
- Evolving parental roles and gender expression.
- Need for expanded breastfeeding options like co-lactation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore co-lactation in a queer couple.
- To document methods for inducing lactation in non-gestational parents.
- To assess the feasibility of shared breastfeeding relationships.
Main Methods:
- Induced lactation in non-gestational parent.
- Utilized breast massage, milk expression, acupuncture, hormone therapy, and galactagogues (domperidone, goat's rue, malunggay).
- Managed milk expression to maintain lactation during shared breastfeeding.
Main Results:
- Successful co-lactation achieved for over one year.
- Equal sharing of breastfeeding relationship between parents.
- Minimal need for supplementation during breastfeeding.
Conclusions:
- Co-lactation is a viable option for same-sex parents.
- Professional lactation support is crucial for success.
- Commitment, communication, and cooperation enable long-term shared breastfeeding.
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