I have a two month old and I am breast feeding. I try to give a bottle if I am going to be out and about with her but she realy hates. I feel like I am doing something wrong when I put her on the breast when I am not home. Is that right? I realy hate feeling that way?
2006-06-07 07:25:15 · 31 answers · asked by toniawengel 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Of course. Why wouldn't it be? It always makes me sad when I see women breast feeding in public bathrooms (at the mall or restaurants, etc.) I don't eat my dinner in a restaurant bathroom...why should my baby? There's nothing "wrong" or "dirty" about a woman's breasts...especially when she has a hungry infant attached to it!
2006-06-07 07:29:30 · answer #1 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Something that may help you is breastfeeding in front of a mirror at home. That way you can see if you really are showing a lot and figure out how to adjust things to show less. If your baby will tolerate a cover, you may be more comfortable nursing with her in a sling or draping with a blanket at first.
Also keep in mind, that breastfeeding in public is legal in all 50 states and protected by law in most states. Also, anyone mouthing off to you about breastfeeding is a rude pervert who needs to keep their eyes to themselves--you are feeding a baby, they are being cruel to a new mama--they are wrong, you are right.
2006-06-07 07:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by sapphire_chan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was SO nervous my first 50-100 times breastfeeding my daughter in public. But, I soon realized that it was just me...most people didn't even pay attention to what I was doing. Now it's 2nd nature and I can do it anywhere. I live in Europe and the attitude towards breastfeeding is way more relaxed than in the States. When I took my daughter back to visit family in the U.S., people in the U.S. were rude and made comments about it. I never did it without a blanket covering her, but people still are not nice. Just remember that it comes down to being all about your baby and feeding her, not anything sexual.
2006-06-07 08:34:45 · answer #3 · answered by joshua_brooke01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's absolutely OK to breastfeed in public. Are you in the U.S.? It's a law pretty much in all states that a breastfeeding woman can nurse her child anywhere, anytime as your child needs. You may not feel entirely comfortable about it, which is fine, but it's your baby's right to eat!
I breastfed my son for 12 months and though I often brought a bottle with me when I went out, it's a lot more convenient to just nurse. Just cover up if you're not comfortable.
2006-06-07 15:19:34 · answer #4 · answered by mrs.izabel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is wrong with breast feeding in public. It is a very natural thing to do and woman have been doing in for thousands of years in public! As long as your whole boob is not out for everybody to see don't worry about it! Breast feeding is the best thing you can do for your child!
I nursed my son until he was over 2 1/2 years old! And I nursed on demand! When he wanted it he got it!
Of course your little girl doesn't want the bottle! It isn't Mama. Just relax! And nurse her when she wants to be nursed!
2006-06-07 07:33:18 · answer #5 · answered by LITTLE 1 :o) 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Breastfeeding is the most natural thing in this world. The problem is our moral... and sometimes stupid people that have nothing better to do that pay attention to what other people are doing.
Breastfeed your baby anywhere you need to, but be discreet about "showing off" your breast. You don't do in on purpose, of course. I used to carry a little thin baby blanket with me and throw it over my shoulder. And think about this: it's all in your brain. Nobody is going to 'judge' you. You are the Mama. Don't feel ashamed of that. Dare anyone to come and say anything 'nonsense' to you!
2006-06-07 07:34:31 · answer #6 · answered by ๑۩Sabrina۩๑ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not?????? If it's time for your baby to eat then feed her. Some babies don't like a bottle especially after they've been breast fed. It's a part of life, and anyone who is mature enough to understand won't even pay you any attention when you're doing it in public.
2006-06-07 07:28:44 · answer #7 · answered by Nakeya J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is okay. Your baby is so young and needs to eat when she is hungry. Many baby's don't like changing from bottle to breast or breast to bottle because it confuses them.
Our society has made women's body's into objects for sex only, which is why people make rude comments about breastfeeding. Our bodies were made to take care of our babies. There is nothing wrong with taking care of your baby!
2006-06-07 08:14:24 · answer #8 · answered by joleiey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I think you're better off nursing in public than giving a bottle. Why expose a baby to the risks of bottle feeding (even if it *is* your milk in the bottle) just to make a bunch of rude strangers feel better?! Your responsibility is to your child, not to prudes who insist on sticking their noses into your business!!
2006-06-07 09:49:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think women should feel free to breastfeed in public, as long as they are not exposing their breasts. Just bring a baby blanket. Some people will still disapprove, but keep doing what's best and natural for your baby.
2006-06-07 07:28:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋