Overflowing: A Lesbian Lactation Story

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Cancer screening – studies have consistently shown that a lower percentage of lesbians receive mammographies, pap smears and colonoscopies compared to other women. Liz Margolies believes this is due in part to financial problems, and a belief by the lesbian that she will not be welcomed – either because of a perceived fear or due to previous experience. Nina, 34, became pregnant with her first child in 2020 following 12 months of intrauterine insemination (IUI) treatment. “Some people think they want to be an astronaut or a firefighter when they grow up, but I knew I wanted to have a baby,” she says. “It was always in my plan. When I met Logan in 2016, we talked about having a family from the very beginning. We just didn’t know how it would look for us.” This means that any LGBTQ+ couple where both parents have the capacity to breast- or chestfeed may be able to nurse their baby once they’re born. This is an option for both biological and adoptive parents and is actually a fairly old practice.

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My kids are rarely ill and I’m almost 100 per cent positive that that is because of the antibodies in the milk. She said it’s easier to nurse an older child as she can wait till they’re home to breastfeed (Picture: Media Drum World Features)

Amy hopes to break the stigma on extended breastfeeding and show critics that it’s completely natural, good for the child and encourages closeness. Alex usually breastfeeds once in the morning and once in the evening Credit: Kennedy News and Media Weber agrees that if you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community and would like to explore co-feeding, then it can be really beneficial to speak to an LGBTQ+-inclusive doctor. “There is certain terminology that may be preferred by the parents and things to take into consideration, such as the body dysmorphia that can occur with inducing lactation,” she says. “It would also be beneficial for the couple to have a team of professionals that can provide gender-affirming care throughout the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period.” While inducing lactation, you may also experience feelings of gender dysphoria; having a health care provider who understands this and can support you is key. He’s not really got any massive opinion on it so long as everyone is happy. Obviously he knows the benefits of it. He’s really supportive of it.” A study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health showed that cognitive development in infants is improved by breastfeeding.

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She’s always been a comforted baby and wants milk when she’s upset, but I do think there’s a lot about the antibodies which is really good for her.Liz Margolies writes in the The National LGBT Cancer Network and explains that while some research focusing on lesbian cancer risks and experiences has been carried out, the findings have been “inconsistent” because of the small sample sizes. I don’t hate formula and I don’t judge mums who don’t breastfeed, but I do wish all of them had access to the support and information that they need to make sure they’re making fully informed choices. After that it’s up to them and what’s best for their family.’ Mohd Hassan, Shahirah, et al. “Experiences of Women Who Underwent Induced Lactation: A Literature Review.” Malaysian Family Physician: The Official Journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia, vol. 16, no. 1, Mar. 2021, pp. 18–30. Accessed 21 Mar. 2022. However, we couldn’t have done it without medical professionals who were LGBTQ+ allies and understood our needs as a lesbian couple. It’s an intensely emotional time, so our main thing was to feel understood and supported entirely.” Studies and reports whether being lesbian or bisexual is associated with a higher risk of breast cancer have been patchy and often with contradictory findings. National cancer registries, surveys and databanks do not routinely gather information on people’s sexual orientation.

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Breast milk is thought to reduce a baby’s risk of infections, type 2 diabetes, obesity and childhood leukaemia, according the NHS. Brad goes to the gym because it makes him feel good about himself knowing he is in shape and living a healthy lifestyle. He also tells me all the time that he does it for me because he wants other women to feel jealous of what I have,” Ms Mulford said. When Max was first born, Amy wasn’t as comfortable feeding him as she is now. She’d felt uncomfortable at first but slowly gained the confidence to be able to do it in public.If it was up to Brad we would, but it’s very private to me,” she said. “I’ll never say never but I love the time we spend nursing alone. It’s our time away from the rest of the world and I look forward to every feed.” Once you’ve met with a specialist to speak about your medical history, they may then discuss the best treatment options for you. Being patient as your milk comes in can be a challenging part of the process. “While a person may see drops of milk between a few days and a month after starting, it can take three to four months for milk production to become established,” Weber says. Stevens, Emily E., et al. “A History of Infant Feeding.” The Journal of Perinatal Education, vol. 18, no. 2, Spring 2009, pp. 32–39. Accessed 21 Mar. 2022. Emma, from Grimsby, Lincs, said: “It’s one of the biggest achievements of my life for sure, being able to nurture a child with my own body. So far, nursing is going well: “After three days my breasts were starting to feel sore, but I am willing to push through any pain for our end goal.”