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The Availability of Information on Induced Lactation in Malaysia
Norsyamlina, Che Abdul Rahim; Zaharah, Sulaiman & Tengku Alina, Tengku Ismail
Abstract
Induced lactation is a method of stimulating the production of breast milk in women
who have not gone through the process of pregnancy. Recent advances in technology have given
such women the opportunity to breastfeed adopted children. Previous studies conducted in
Western countries have explored the breastfeeding of adopted children, as well as the experiences,
successes and challenges of this process. However, research on procedures for breastfeeding
adopted children is lacking in Malaysia. The authors have therefore reviewed literature related to
induced lactation in Malaysia to fill this gap. Of the 30 related articles identified, 19 described the
breastfeeding practices and experiences of adoptive mothers in Malaysia. Out of 19 articles, there
were four journal articles, five circulars and regulations, two books, two post-graduate theses,
four blogs posts and forum discussions, and two online newspaper articles. Medical information
relating to induced lactation procedures was also reviewed, showing that there was a lack of
scientific studies focusing on induced lactation practices among adoptive mothers. Information on
religious, specifically Islamic, perspectives on breastfeeding and child adoption laws was gathered
from websites, social networks, blogs, magazines and online news sources. In consideration
of recent advancements in medical technology and the dire need among Malaysians, it is crucial
that evidence-based, accurate and reliable information on induced lactation is made available to
professionals and other individuals in this country.
Keywords
breastfeeding; lactation; human milk; nursing; galactogogues; adoption; legislation; jurisprudence
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