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Milk kinship is not an obstacle to using donor human milk to feed preterm infants in Muslim countries.

Authors :
Khalil, Aliaa
Buffin, Rachel
Sanlaville, Damien
Picaud, Jean‐Charles
Source :
Acta Paediatrica; May2016, Vol. 105 Issue 5, p462-467, 6p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

<bold>Unlabelled: </bold>The development of human milk banks in Muslim countries is challenging because of the tradition of milk kinship. In other countries, this tradition imposes restrictions on Muslim mothers with regard to donating their milk or receiving donor milk for their preterm baby. However, Muslim law does allow the use of donated human milk under certain conditions, for example if it comes from a single known donor or is pooled from the milk of at least three donors.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>Muslim parents need to be made aware that human milk banks can be used for preterm babies if strict conditions are met. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08035253
Volume :
105
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Acta Paediatrica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
114437123
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.13308