269: The Science of Trans Women Breastfeeding

In a world fraught with injustice, perhaps the most pressing issue to address is… women breastfeeding their kids. According to transphobes, that is.You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further ReadingBreastfeeding (and Chestfeeding)https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/data/facts.htmlhttps://www.nhs.uk/medicines/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt/oestrogen-tablets-patches-gel-and-spray/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-fertility-while-taking-or-using-oestrogen-tablets-patches-gel-and-spray/https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/having-a-baby-if-you-are-lgbt-plus/chestfeeding-if-youre-trans-or-non-binary/Lactationhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499981/https://www.babycenter.com/baby/breastfeeding/can-men-breastfeed_8824https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22201-lactationInduced Lactationhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/expert-answers/induced-lactation/faq-20058403https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/expert-answers/induced-lactation/faq-20058403https://nestcollaborative.com/blog/four-things-to-know-about-induced-lactation/Induced Lactation in Trans Womenhttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08903344231170559?url_ver=Z39.88-2003https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5779241/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38535753/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37138506/https://internationalbreastfeedingjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13006-024-00624-1https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/02/23/can-transgender-women-breastfeedhttps://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/bfm.2024.0012Trans Women Breastfeedinghttps://www.thepinknews.com/2024/05/28/trans-women-breastfeeding-explainer-research/https://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/real-life-modern-family/allMilk Junkies Interviewshttp://www.milkjunkies.net/2017/05/jennas-breastfeeding-journey-trans.htmlhttp://www.milkjunkies.net/2013/05/trans-women-and-breastfeeding-personal.htmlhttp://www.milkjunkies.net/2013/07/trans-women-and-breastfeeding-health.htmlHRT & Breastfeeding https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6370611/https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/menopause/prescribing-information/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt/https://www.balance-menopause.com/menopause-library/breastfeeding-hrt/https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/fact-sheet/the-menopause-and-breastfeedinghttps://www.womens-health-concern.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/27-WHC-FACTSHEET-HRT-Doses-NOV2022-A.pdf