Binns, Colin, et al. “The Long-Term Public Health Benefits of Breastfeeding.” Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, vol. 28, no. 1, Jan. 2016, pp. 7–14. Accessed 21 Mar. 2022. Others who have also decided not to let the issue slide have called on the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Education Service to investigate the issue by tagging their various social media handles beneath the post. Alfred Kinsey is one scientist whose research suggested that people do not typically fall into the neat and easy categories of “heterosexual” and “homosexual.” He developed a scale from 0 (exclusively heterosexual) to 6 (exclusively homosexual) with which to describe one’s sexual orientation. You can read more about the “Kinsey Scale” online.

Scores of individuals on social media have trooped into the comment section of the post which was originally shared by a popular blogger, Thosecalledcelebs, to express their disgust. Weber highlights that no matter how you choose to feed and bond with your baby, what’s most important is to find what feels right for you and your family. “Co-feeding doesn’t have to be all or nothing,” she says. “If the non-gestational parent is not able to establish a full milk supply, any amount of milk they can provide the baby is beneficial.” In the said video making rounds on social media, the two young girls were captured in what appears to be a class setting, kissing and fondling each other’s breasts. As Nina and Logan started to look into co-feeding, they realized that there were few resources aimed at LGBTQ+ couples. Seitz, Jolyn. “The Importance of Skin-to-Skin with Baby after Delivery.” Sanford Health News, 18 July 2017, https://news.sanfordhealth.org/childrens/the-importance-of-skin-to-skin-after-delivery-you-should-know/. Accessed 21 Mar. 2022.

Alcohol consumption – alcohol abuse, and/or heavy regular drinking appears to be more common among lesbians, compared to other women, according to some research Weber agrees that if you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community and would like to explore co-feeding, then it can be really beneficial to speak to an LGBTQ+-inclusive doctor. “There is certain terminology that may be preferred by the parents and things to take into consideration, such as the body dysmorphia that can occur with inducing lactation,” she says. “It would also be beneficial for the couple to have a team of professionals that can provide gender-affirming care throughout the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period.” While inducing lactation, you may also experience feelings of gender dysphoria; having a health care provider who understands this and can support you is key.

For Nina and Logan, there were two immediate benefits to co-feeding. “Inducing lactation was really hard. I don’t want to make light of what was quite a medical process, which could be time consuming and very frustrating,” says Logan. “However, we did it together. We prepared to be parents together, and we fed our baby together. Co-feeding has given me the joy of feeding my baby from my body — something I didn’t think I’d ever be able to do.” Inducing lactation can be a really personal process as no two bodies are the same. However, Weber says that “a person who has never produced milk before can stimulate milk production using prescription drugs and breast stimulation.”This means that any LGBTQ+ couple where both parents have the capacity to breast- or chestfeed may be able to nurse their baby once they’re born. This is an option for both biological and adoptive parents and is actually a fairly old practice. Cancer screening – studies have consistently shown that a lower percentage of lesbians receive mammographies, pap smears and colonoscopies compared to other women. Liz Margolies believes this is due in part to financial problems, and a belief by the lesbian that she will not be welcomed – either because of a perceived fear or due to previous experience. Smoking – according to some studies, regular tobacco smoking is more prevalent among lesbian adults than heterosexual women In recent times social media have witnessed all kinds of promiscuity and public misconduct from SHS students despite the directive from GES that mobile phones should not be allowed into schools. Pregnancy and breastfeeding – it is likely that a higher percentage of heterosexual women will breastfeed during their lives, compared to lesbian women. Breastfeeding has been shown to reduce breast cancer risk. Liz Margolies mentions that lesbians are less likely to become pregnant and have children before they are 30 years old (apparently, getting pregnant to full term before 30 years of age reduces cancer risk).

A significant number of lesbians do not seek medical help for routine screenings because of a fear of being shunned or ill-treated by health staff. As mentioned above, this is sometimes the result of real experiences, Liz Margolies writes.Feldman-Winter, Lori, et al. “Safe Sleep and Skin-to-Skin Care in the Neonatal Period for Healthy Term Newborns.” Pediatrics, vol. 138, no. 3, Sept. 2016, https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2016-1889. Accessed 21 Mar. 2022. The decision to breastfeed or chestfeed is a very personal one. Every baby is different, so it’s important to do what feels right for your body, your circumstances, and your family. Bodyweight – lesbians are said to be more likely, on average, to weigh more than other women of the same age and height

How Much and How Often to Breastfeed.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14 Jan. 2022, https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/infantandtoddlernutrition/breastfeeding/how-much-and-how-often.html. Accessed 21 Mar. 2022. Dressed in green-coloured uniforms, one was moaning out loud and grinding on her partner who stood behind her touching her breasts. A study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health showed that cognitive development in infants is improved by breastfeeding.

How does co-breastfeeding work?

In fact, many other self-identified heterosexual women enjoy looking at other women’s bodies. I once heard a woman refer to herself jokingly as a “boob-isexual.” She has always been attracted romantically, emotionally and sexually to men. She finds breasts arousing and attractive but has never wanted to be in a sexual or romantic relationship with a woman. Even if a lesbian is in a stable relationship, she is less likely to have health insurance coverage from her partner because she will not be seen as a spouse. With heterosexual women, there is a greater chance, if her partner receives coverage through his employer, that she will be covered as well. Logan and Nina waited until they knew they were pregnant before seeing a lactation consultant to establish if co-feeding was an option for them. Their health care providers recommended a course of medication that impacted Logan’s hormones. She also took medication traditionally used to treat stomach problems. However, one of the side effects was that it increases prolactin, the hormone that increases milk production. If you’re interested in prescription medication to induce lactation, then it’s always crucial to speak to your health care provider. Stevens, Emily E., et al. “A History of Infant Feeding.” The Journal of Perinatal Education, vol. 18, no. 2, Spring 2009, pp. 32–39. Accessed 21 Mar. 2022. When it became clear that I’d be the only one able to carry a baby, I was scared that Logan would feel shut out from the process,” says Nina. “Just the thought that she’d be able to feed Mason too really excited us.”