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Qualitative Study of Breastfeeding After Childhood Sexual Assault

Jan Coles, PhD, MBBS, MMed

Monash University

Childhood sexual assault (CSA) is a common experience for women. Little research has explored the breastfeeding experience of CSA survivors who successfully breastfeed. The objective of this study is to explore the experience of successful breastfeeding with mothers with a history of CSA. Eleven women are interviewed after responding to a community-based advertisement. The women self-identify as having experienced CSA by a family member. Semistructured interviews are conducted by the author. Interviews are transcribed, coded, and analyzed for themes. Four key themes are identified: enhancement of the mother— baby relationship, validation of the maternal body, splitting of the breasts' dual role as maternal and sexual objects, and exposure and control when breastfeeding in public. Healthcare professionals should be aware of these maternal issues when promoting breastfeeding and counseling breastfeeding women. J Hum Lact. 25(3):317-324.

Key Words: breastfeeding • lactation • childhood sexual assault • childhood sexual abuse

This version was published on August 1, 2009

Journal of Human Lactation, Vol. 25, No. 3, 317-324 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0890334409334926
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