Bolissian AM, Ferreira BEC, Stofel NS, Borges FA, Camargo, BT, Salim, NR, Teixeira IMC.. Human lactation and the perspective of queer intersectionality: contributions towards an inclusive practice. Interface (Botucatu). 2023; 27:e220440. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1590/interface.220440
Abstract
The aim of this article is to reflect on the importance of using gender-neutral human lactation-related language drawing on the perspective of queer intersectionality. Despite the creation of the National Policy for the Comprehensive Health Care of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transvestites and Transsexuals in 2013, health services and professionals lack the necessary guidance and training to meet the needs of the LGBTQIA+ population, which does not conform to the standards of hetero-cisnormativity. The promotion of breastfeeding faces several challenges, including the failure to use gender-neutral language, apply lactation induction knowledge and practices, and understand that both cis and trans people can gestate and breastfeed if they wish. We therefore believe that health practices and reflections on care from the perspective of queer intersectionality have the potential to deconstruct hetero-cisnormativity through the proposal of gender-neutral language.
Keywords
Breastfeeding; Sexual and gender minorities; Intersectionality
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