Juntereal Nina A, Spatz Diane L
Nina A. Juntereal is an undergraduate Nursing Student and PhD Hillman scholar, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA. She can be reached at
MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2019 May/Jun;44(3):164-169. doi: 10.1097/NMC.0000000000000519.
Investigation of the needs of same-sex mothers practicing lactation is limited in the nursing literature. The heteronormative structure of the healthcare system has stigmatized these postpartum women and minimized the level of nursing care provided. Case reports demonstrate that same-sex mothers value inclusivity and understanding of their healthcare needs that is missing in healthcare settings. Perinatal nurses must listen attentively and think critically about their words and actions to avoid inappropriate judgments when providing care to this population. Active engagement and ongoing competence education builds the foundation that will provide perinatal nurses the knowledge they need to best support the unique needs of same-sex mothers in their lactation experience.
护理文献中对同性母亲进行母乳喂养需求的调查有限。医疗保健系统的异性规范结构使这些产后女性受到了污名化，并减少了所提供的护理水平。病例报告表明，同性母亲重视医疗保健环境中所缺乏的对她们医疗保健需求的包容和理解。围产期护士在为这一人群提供护理时，必须仔细倾听并审慎思考自己的言语和行为，以避免做出不当判断。积极参与和持续的能力教育奠定了基础，将为围产期护士提供所需的知识，以便在同性母亲的母乳喂养经历中最好地支持她们的独特需求。
