Madonna on Oprah

Madonna will appear on the Oprah Winfrey Show this week to discuss her decision to adopt David Banda, a 13-month-old boy from Malawi.

The show will tape Tuesday and air Wednesday, a spokesperson for Harpo Productions tells the Associated Press.

In response to the growing controversy about the adoption, Madonna said in a statement to PEOPLE: "I expect to be given a hard time about many of the things I do. I know they are provocative and I prepare myself, but I did not expect the media, the government or any human rights organizations to take a stand against me trying to save a child's life."