Karleen Gribble
Adjunct professor in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University whose research focuses on maternal and infant health, breastfeeding, and the implications of language in women's health care.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 15min
Desexing the Language of Motherhood
Dr. Karleen Gribble is an Adjunct Professor at Western Sydney University, specializing in maternal and infant health. She shares insights on the rise of desexed language in women's healthcare, linking its origins to transgender inclusivity in clinical settings. Karleen argues that the COVID-19 pandemic hastened this language shift, affecting public health messaging. She questions the rationale behind using desexed terms for trans men in cervical care, highlighting gaps in body knowledge among young people and the challenges of clear communication in reproductive health.
Aug 14, 2025 • 42min
Karleen Gribble | The War on Science Interviews | Day 20
Karleen Gribble, a dedicated researcher in breastfeeding and infant feeding during emergencies, delves into the ideological challenges facing science today. She shares her transformative journey from agriculture to nursing and highlights the necessity of clear language around sex and gender in maternal health. Gribble argues for using evidence in public health while navigating the complexities of inclusive language. She calls for courage in scientific leadership and community engagement, emphasizing the importance of integrity in the face of societal pressures.
