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J Bioeth Inq
; 15(4): 511-524, 2018 Dec.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30402734
ABSTRACT
Phenomenological interviews with queer women in rural Nova Scotia reveal significant forms of trauma experienced during labour and birth. Situating the accounts of participants within both phenomenological and intersectional analyses reveals harms enabled by structurally embedded heteronormative and homophobic healthcare practices and policies. Our account illustrates the breadth and depth of harm experienced and outlines how these violate core ethical principles and values in healthcare.