Malaysian Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Association

Malaysian Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Association Malaysian Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Association (MBfPCA) functions as part of advocating society to support, protect and promote breastfeeding in Malaysia.

We are an independent non-profit NGO providing trainings for those who are interested to become Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Bf PC, or mostly addressed as ‘PC’) in Malaysia. Our training program has started since January 2010 until now. We train anybody who has interest to help mothers and families to breastfeed. Thus, there is no specific requirement to join our training as long as the person ha

s interest as mentioned. The term “breastfeeding peer counselor”, in our context as well as being understood by international societies refers to persons who give help hand in hand to their peers to breastfeed. In our Malaysian language, they are also called as “pembimbing ibu menyusu” by the mean of “pembimbing rakan sebaya ibu menyusu“. We train those breastfeeding peer counselors to equip them with essential basic counseling skills which applicable in breastfeeding support and the basic breastfeeding knowledge. The term “lactation consultant”, in our context as being understood by international societies refers to IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). An IBCLC is a person who sit and passed the exam by IBLCE (you may further visit www.iblce.org for further info) and accredited to become a lactation consultant and required to renew their credentialling every 5 years. Our NGO does not provide any training to become a lactation consultant. However, we do provide support to our trained breastfeeding peer counselors who wish to enhance their credibility to become an IBCLC.

"So, what can be done? Structured counselling and peer support groups have been shown to improve outcomes for both breas...
10/08/2025

"So, what can be done? Structured counselling and peer support groups have been shown to improve outcomes for both breastfeeding and maternal mental health. Partner and family support, in particular, can help mothers navigate the emotional ups and downs.

Organisations such as the Malaysian Breastfeeding Peer Counsellor Association offer mother-to-mother support in safe environments. Such efforts have been proven to reduce postpartum depression and increase breastfeeding success."

- Dr Malar Kandasamy, senior lecturer in obstetrics and gynaecology, and associate professor Dr Ganesh Ramachandran, head of the School of Medicine, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences at Taylors University

While physical challenges faced by new mothers are often acknowledged, the emotional and psychological toll remains underdiscussed.

"From Grassroots Beginnings to National ImpactThe Malaysian Breastfeeding Peer Counsellor Association (MBfPCA) began in ...
07/08/2025

"From Grassroots Beginnings to National Impact

The Malaysian Breastfeeding Peer Counsellor Association (MBfPCA) began in 2010 as a humble, yet ambitious initiative known as the Malaysian Breastfeeding Peer Counsellor Training Program. Sparked by a group of passionate advocates including lactation consultants, healthcare professionals, and community leaders, the program emerged in response to the low breastfeeding initiation and continuation rates reported in the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2005."

A Community of Care: Transforming Breastfeeding Support in MalaysiaIn conjunction with World Breastfeeding Week, we spotlight a grassroots movement that has grown into a national force of change: the Malaysian Breastfeeding Peer Counsellor Association (MBfPCA). From Grassroots Beginnings to National...

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