Affiliation:
1. Midwifery lecturer and lab co-ordinator, The University of Notre Dame, Australia
2. National head of discipline (midwifery) and associate professor, The University of Notre Dame, Australia
3. National midwifery programs co-ordinator and PhD candidate, The University of Notre Dame, Australia
Abstract
Background/Aims Midwives are vital healthcare professionals that are autonomous and passionate specialists on women, pregnancy, birthing and families. Staying up to date with contemporary issues enhances their ability to provide high-quality evidence-based care. One aspect of maternal care that is changing is the use of gender-neutral language. The aim of this review was to examine the use of gender-neutral language in maternity settings and collate the literature to expose any knowledge gaps. Methods A narrative literature review was conducted, using primary research and literature reviews from the Cochrane Library, CINAHL and MEDLINE databases. A total of 106 articles were included. Results Data analysis yielded four themes: etymology and the origins of language in maternity, the effects of language in maternity, attitudes, and social media and language. The literature identified the perspective of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer or questioning, asexual and other sexually or gender diverse population who have accessed maternity and childcare services. Not all literature was maternity specific, but provided insight into how to improve maternity services. Conclusions It is recommended that education be provided for healthcare professionals when working with the LGBTIQA+ community. Updating paperwork and policies at a structural level will have a vast impact holistically on LGBTIQA+ maternity consumers.
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