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Maternal Health in Adoptive Mothers

Abstract

This study provides participants with an understanding of the experiences of nonbirth lesbian mothers during their first year of motherhood. This perspective has been virtually absent in the literature. This understanding will encourage culturally competent care to lesbian mothers and their families. Implications for practice and scholarship will be discussed.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Michele M. McKelvey, PhD, Department of Nursing, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Connecticut, USA

Sigma Membership

Beta Zeta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Connecticut, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Identity, Lesbian, Maternal

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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The new normal: Nonbirth lesbian mothers' experiences of the first year of motherhood

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

This study provides participants with an understanding of the experiences of nonbirth lesbian mothers during their first year of motherhood. This perspective has been virtually absent in the literature. This understanding will encourage culturally competent care to lesbian mothers and their families. Implications for practice and scholarship will be discussed.