“Mother” Matters: How changing language can compromise breastfeeding support

Authors

  • Marie Beam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26596/wn.2021122127-128

Keywords:

transgender, inclusive, birthing parent, chestfeeding

Abstract

The increasing pressure to avoid the word "mother" by those in the lactation world hoping to achieve greater inclusivity can undermine breastfeeding advocacy.

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Published

2021-06-30

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 2 (2021)

Section

Letters to the editor

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