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Season 4: A Conversation with Lucy on Adoption, Inequity, and Healthcare Access

Adoption Shared

English - May 03, 2024 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB
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Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Lucy, a children's nurse and researcher, to explore her journey of adopting twice with her wife. Lucy shares her valuable insights into the challenges and the existing inequities of healthcare access. Throughout the conversation, Lucy underscores the importance of post-adoption support, advocating for her children's needs, and the significance of being heard within a broader support network. Additionally, Lucy sheds light on her doctoral study, which examines the experiences of lesbian parents accessing healthcare for their adopted children in England. You can also explore Lucy's research further through her book, 'Courtney Goes to the Hospital: A Story of Two Mums and Their Children,' available online.

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