{"id":2180479,"date":"2024-02-20T07:59:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T12:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-is-sick-british-hospitals-say-milk-from-men-equal-to-mothers-breast-milk-for-babies-2\/"},"modified":"2024-02-20T08:02:07","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T13:02:07","slug":"this-is-sick-british-hospitals-say-milk-from-men-equal-to-mothers-breast-milk-for-babies-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-is-sick-british-hospitals-say-milk-from-men-equal-to-mothers-breast-milk-for-babies-2\/","title":{"rendered":"British hospitals claim that milk from men is just as beneficial for babies as mothers&#8217; breast milk, calling it &#8220;sick"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">40<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthis-is-sick-british-hospitals-say-milk-from-men-equal-to-mothers-breast-milk-for-babies-2%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2180479&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>British Trust Claims Milk from Biological Men is \u200bas Good as Breast Milk for Babies<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">In a controversial move, a British trust overseeing multiple hospitals \u2064has sparked a heated \u2063debate by asserting that milk produced by biological men, with \u2062the help of ingested \u200dhormones, is just\u2062 as \u200dbeneficial for babies as breast milk from their mothers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Rachael James, \u200dthe\u200b medical director of the University of \u200bSussex\u200d Hospitals NHS Trust (USHT), known for its \u2064progressive stance on gender terminology, wrote\u2062 a letter last\u2064 August to an organization called Children of Transitioners. In the\u200b letter, she\u200b argued that the term &#8220;human milk&#8221; should be considered neutral and not \u200cgender-biased, as it is the ideal food for infants.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. James further\u200b explained that medications can be used to induce lactation in biological men, \u200csimilar to the natural hormones that stimulate lactation after childbirth. She \u2064claimed that the available evidence\u2062 demonstrates that the milk produced in this way is\u2063 comparable to that produced by\u2064 mothers after giving birth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The USHT cited a 2022 study \u200cthat measured &#8220;infant milk\u200c testosterone concentrations&#8221; and found no <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-is-sick-british-hospitals-say-milk-from-men-equal-to-mothers-breast-milk-for-babies\/\" title=\"British hospitals claim that milk from men is just as beneficial for babies as mothers' breast milk, which is considered remarkable\">observable side effects<\/a> on babies fed milk from biological men or lactating transgender women. \u2064However, this study has reportedly been \u200brejected by \u200cexperts, as reported by The Daily Mail.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">In 2021, USHT introduced Great Britain&#8217;s first clinical and language guidelines supporting \u200ctrans and non-binary birthing\u200d individuals. \u2063These guidelines\u200d asserted that\u2064 men who had taken\u200b hormones\u200d could produce milk comparable to that\u200c produced after childbirth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Critics, such as Lottie Moore from Policy Exchange, argue that the trust&#8217;s claims are unbalanced and naive. They believe that the secretions produced by males\u200c on hormones cannot nourish infants \u200din the same way as \u200ca \u200cmother&#8217;s breast milk. They emphasize that a child&#8217;s welfare should always take \u2064precedence over \u2062identity politics and beliefs that lack evidence-based support.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Despite the controversy, a spokesperson for \u2063USHT has stated that \u2064they \u200cstand by the facts presented in the letter and the evidence supporting them.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This is what this madness\u2064 has wrought \u2064folks. Being &#8220;pc&#8221;\/polite\/saying nothing when you \u2064know it&#8217;s wrong has \u2062gotten us\u2062 to abusing babies. Pls\u2063 pls pls find your voice. This is sick. It&#8217;s mental illness \u2013 and we are enabling it. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/voY6BiKaBR\">https:\/\/t.co\/voY6BiKaBR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/megynkelly\/status\/1759362631607959755?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does hormone therapy enable men to produce milk that is nutritionally \u200ccomparable to breast milk?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Which allows \u2063them to \u200bproduce milk that is \u200dnutritionally similar to \u2063breast milk. She pointed out\u2063 that breast milk from biological women contains unique components that are important for infant development, such as\u200c antibodies and specific types of \u200bfats. However, she argued that with the help of\u200c hormone therapy,\u200b men can\u200b produce milk \u200dthat is comparable in nutritional value for babies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The controversial \u200bclaim made by Dr. James has ignited a fierce debate among medical \u2064professionals and \u200dthe general public. Opponents argue that\u2064 breast milk from biological women is irreplaceable \u2062and contains elements that cannot be replicated\u200b in milk produced by men. They \u200dstress\u200b the importance of breastfeeding for establishing a strong bond between mother and child, and believe that this bond is not only nourishing but also\u200b emotionally beneficial.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">On the other hand, supporters of Dr. James&#8217; claim believe that \u2063it is crucial to\u200c be\u200c inclusive and\u200c considerate\u2063 of various family structures and circumstances. They argue that not all babies have access to breast milk from their biological mothers and that alternative options should be explored to ensure optimal nutrition for infants. They also\u2063 emphasize the significant \u200cadvances in\u2062 hormone \u200dtherapy and the potential \u200cit holds\u2062 for allowing men to contribute to infant feeding.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The British trust&#8217;s\u2063 viewpoint\u2064 is in line with the broader movement towards gender \u200cinclusivity. It <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dylan-mulvaney-envisions-trans-focused-bud-light-ad-room-for-all-of-us-beer-drinkers\/\" title=\"Dylan Mulvaney dreams of a Bud Light ad that embraces the transgender community: 'Cheers to all beer lovers!'\">challenges traditional gender roles<\/a>\u200c and encourages a more expansive understanding of parenthood and infant feeding. However, it is important to \u200cnote that the\u200c scientific consensus on\u2063 this matter is not yet established. There\u200c is limited research on the nutritional composition\u200d and long-term \u200deffects of milk produced by\u2064 biological men.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Critics argue \u200cthat\u2063 the potential risks and uncertainties associated with consuming\u200c milk from biological men should be thoroughly studied before \u200cany \u2062widespread adoption of this practice.\u200c They highlight\u200c the\u200b importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/500-past-jeopardy-contestants-petition-show-to-remove-dr-oz-as-guest-host\/\" title=\"500 Past \u2018Jeopardy!\u2019 Contestants Petition Show To Remove Dr. Oz As Guest Host\">evidence-based medicine<\/a> and caution\u2062 against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nashville-police-finally-address-leaked-images-of-covenant-school-shooters-manifesto\/\" title=\"Nashville Police respond to leaked images of Covenant School shooter's manifesto.\">potentially harmful consequences<\/a> that may arise from hasty\u200d decisions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">In conclusion, the\u2063 assertion by the University \u2064of Sussex Hospitals\u200d NHS Trust that milk from biological men \u2063can be as good as breast milk for babies has sparked a contentious debate. While\u2063 some argue for the importance\u2062 of breastfeeding and its irreplaceable benefits, others advocate for inclusivity\u2063 and alternative options. However, further research is needed to\u2062 ascertain the nutritional composition \u2063and long-term effects of milk produced by biological\u200c men. Only with a robust scientific foundation can informed decisions be made regarding infant nutrition and \u200cfeeding practices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A UK trust overseeing hospitals stated that milk produced by biological men, with the help of hormones, is as beneficial for babies as breast milk from their mothers. Dr. Rachael James, medical director of the University of Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust (USHT), supports this claim<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":2180480,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1213946800.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2180479","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1213946800.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2180479","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/60"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2180479"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2180479\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2180480"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2180479"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2180479"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2180479"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}