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August 12, 2026Journal of Marriage and FamilyOpen Access

From Desiring to Becoming Mothers: Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Path to Dual Motherhood in the Brazilian Context

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AMAmanda Brandane MinariÉOÉrika Arantes de Oliveira-CardosoMSManoel Antônio dos Santos

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Overview

Qualitative study explores dual motherhood journey of Brazilian lesbian and bisexual women, revealing significant negotiations in planning.

Key Points

  • This research explores how cisgender lesbian and bisexual women in Brazil transition from desiring to achieving dual motherhood with their partners.
  • In‐depth open interviews with 10 lesbian and bisexual Brazilian mothers.
  • Participants shared autobiographical memories regarding their motherhood journey.
  • Qualitative analysis identified key themes related to desire and negotiation in motherhood.
  • Participants articulated motherhood as an intentional project facing numerous societal barriers.
  • Negotiations within couples addressed challenges posed by traditional family structures and socioeconomic factors.
  • The study highlights the transformative nature of dual motherhood, reclaiming familial narratives.

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Minari et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7c20ae06a85aed514b7a98https://doi.org/10.1111/jomf.70115
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