UK NHS Trust: Transgender Women’s Breast Milk Equally Beneficial for Infants as Biological Women’s
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
4:28 PM – Monday, February 19, 2024
According to an NHS trust, transgender women’s breast milk is “just as healthy” for a baby to consume as that of a biological woman who has given birth.
“An NHS trust is an organisational unit within the National Health Services of England and Wales, generally serving either a geographical area or a specialised function. In any particular location, there may be several trusts involved in the different aspects of providing healthcare to the local population.”
A transgender woman is a biological man with gender dysphoria who identifies as the opposite sex.
According to a leaked letter from a medical director at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, milk produced by trans women using hormone medications is “comparable to that produced following the birth of a baby,” The Telegraph reported.
In 2021, the hospital became the first to refer to its perinatal services using gender-inclusive terminology, such as “human milk” and “chest-feeding.” It prided itself on being the “first clinical and linguistic guidelines supporting trans and non-binary birthing people.”
Several suggestions regarding trans women’s capacity to make breast milk through “induced lactation” were included in the letter. In order for trans women to grow milk-producing glands, they must take progestin.
“Progestin is a form of progesterone, the hormone that plays a role in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy,” according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
Prolactin production must be stimulated, and this requires the use of medications like domperidone, which can also be used by biological women who are having difficulty breastfeeding. This hormone instructs the body to start producing breast milk.
Using World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines from the previous year, the hospital defended its actions by citing “overwhelming evidence” that “human milk” is superior to formula milk for infants.
A 2022 study was also highlighted by the hospital, which claimed there were “no observable side effects in babies” breastfed with “testosterone concentrations in baby milk.”
However, there is still not very much scientific research into the effects of induced breastfeeding among transgender women.
“This letter is unbalanced and naïve in its assertion that the secretions produced by a male on hormones can nourish an infant in the way a mother’s breast milk can,” said Lottie Moore from the thinktank group Policy Exchange.
“A child’s welfare must always take precedence over identity politics and contested belief systems that are not evidence-based. The NHS should not be indulging in this nonsense,” she continued.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the BHS trust responded by saying, “We stand by the facts of the letter and the cited evidence supporting them.”
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How can healthcare services be made more inclusive and affirming for transgender individuals while still ensuring the well-being of infants and prioritizing their nutrition and care
R ideology, and it is irresponsible to prioritize an individual’s trans identity over the potential risks and unknown effects of consuming breast milk from a transgender woman,” Moore added.
The controversy surrounding the use of transgender women’s breast milk has sparked a debate about the rights of transgender individuals and the well-being of infants. While it is important to respect and support transgender individuals, it is equally important to prioritize the health and safety of infants.
The leaked letter from the NHS trust has raised concerns among medical professionals and the public. The idea that breast milk from transgender women is “just as healthy” as that of biological women who have given birth is not backed by sufficient scientific evidence.
It is crucial to conduct thorough research and studies to understand the potential risks and benefits of induced lactation in transgender women. Without such research, it is irresponsible to promote the use of breast milk from transgender women as a viable alternative to breastfeeding.
Moreover, the focus should be on providing accurate information and education to transgender individuals about their reproductive options and supporting them through their journey. It is essential to ensure that all individuals, including transgender individuals, have access to inclusive and affirming healthcare services.
At the same time, the well-being of infants should never be compromised. The priority should always be to provide infants with the best possible nutrition and care. Breast milk from biological mothers has been proven to provide numerous health benefits for infants, including essential nutrients and antibodies that help protect against infections and diseases.
While it is understandable that transgender individuals may want to experience parenthood and provide nutrition to their infants, it is essential to consider the potential risks and uncertainties associated with induced lactation.
In conclusion, the leaked letter from the NHS trust has sparked a debate regarding the use of transgender women’s breast milk. While it is crucial to support and respect transgender individuals, the health and safety of infants should always be the top priority. Further scientific research and studies are needed to understand the potential risks and benefits of induced lactation in transgender women. In the meantime, it is essential to provide accurate information, education, and inclusive healthcare services to all individuals, taking into account their specific needs and circumstances.
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