Would you be offended by a mother breast-feeding in public?

Question

If you see a mother breastfeeding her baby in public (restaurant, church, mall, movie theatre, park, convention, etc), how would you react? What would you do?

Should breastfeeding be done in private?

Answer 1

Please I nurse my baby in public, all the places you mentioned I have nursed (except for the convention) shoot Ive done it at a wedding and on a bus. Man my church encourages breast feeding because they know when you nurse your giving the baby the best. Think about it humans are the only mammal that don't all nurse all other animals do. When a nursing mom feeds her baby all you see is the back of the baby's head. You don't see any boob. I think breast feeding should be done discreetly ( not covering the baby with a blanket ) but I don't think it has to be done in private.

Answer 2

No. What is offensive about a Mother offering her baby nature's most perfect food for the baby? I would only hope that no matter what degree of expertise, as an awkward feeling brand new Mom or a skilled Mother of many, that she would use discretion and Modesty. Although breastfeeding is best, and is most enjoyable when in a relaxed, private setting, it may not always be possible to find a quiet, private place to breastfeed. We Mom's have busy lives. We are often multi-taskers. And baby's tummy waits for no-one. It is less dis-arming and offensive to see a blanket or piece of clothing over the shoulder to hide the breast from other's views. I would only smile briefly at the woman to let her know that I support what she is doing. I think it ridiculous and impractical, to expect women to only breastfeed in private.

Answer 3

No, I am not offended by breastfeeding. If I see it, I try to look like I didn't notice, so that the woman breastfeeding isn't made to feel uncomfortable. Breastfeeding is a normal activity, and children should not be made to wait until their mother can find a place that doesn't offend people.

People have no business getting "offended" by breastfeeding unless the woman starts offering samples, and even then this could be considered a kindness...

Answer 4

I believe that as a society we screwed up. If a woman needs to feed her baby the she should have that right to, as well as the right to go topless or top free, however you want to phrase it. We as an early civilization should have allowed women to go topless since the get go, we wouldnt have this problem today with women breastfeeding thier children it would just be a common thing, like sneezing or coughing. Well im a guy and I wouldnt mind if a female had to feed her child, who am I to say that a child can,t be fed? I mean really we all need to ask ourselves if we cant stand that women breastfeed in public, we are asking her to starve her child so she can get away from a public place (buses, subways beaches parks ect.) I'm just ranting if anyone wants to talk more about this subject just email me, [e-mail]. Thanks.

Answer 5

I dont see why it shouldnt be done in private. I am pregnant now...and when i give birth..i plan to breast feed with my baby....except it my choice that i would go into a private room...better for my baby...better for me. Although no one should say that a mother breastfeeding her baby should go in a different room. Its just a child having lunch...having a snack...EATING IN PUBLIC. doesnt everyone else do that? Maybe I shoudl be grossed out by someone eating popcorn at the movie theatres.....Just my thoughts.....Everyone is entitled to something different. But mothers shouldnt be forced to feel guilty when they are doing the best thing for their child...no mattter where it may be at.

Answer 6

I don't think that it would bother me a bit. It is a natural way of feeding a child that was here before formula. I have 3 girls and I have breastfed all of my daughters in and out of public. I got so tired of sitting in the bathroom stalls trying to feed her, I have can know walk around stores and feed her and keep myself and her covered and everyone thinks that she is alseep. I guess after 3 kids I have aced breastfeeding in public in my mind because I was nervous at first because everyone stared at me. It it natural and it is ok. I think it would be respectful in some situations if a woman did not fully expose her breast in public, but I am not against breastfeeding in public.

Answer 7

I wouldn't react at all..it's just a mother feeding her child. No big deal

Breasts are not supposed to be sexual..society has made them that way. How could an intelligent sane person be offended by a mother simply feeding her child but then not be offended by seeing them on tv or movies or seeing a grown man sucking on them..now that's offensive to me. Some people are so dumb and sick

Answer 8

I wouldn't really mind. I mean, the baby's hungry, and I would rather the mom feed the baby then have to hear it cry. I know ppl are like "Eewww that's gross!" or tell them to do it in private, but I'm pretty sure they would get annoyed too if the baby wouldn't stop crying. Plus, it's natural. I mean, if she could do it in private that that's cool, but if she couldn't then whatever, no big deal. The baby's gotta eat. Just have a blanket or something.

Answer 9

Not offended but I think it's a very private moment and I personally would never do that in public.

Also it depends on the age in Target one time I saw a mother take her breast out and her 2 yr old son who could talk said "I want more milk", so she fed him there. That was sick and inappropriate.

Answer 10

interest. there is not any way that is an inconvenience to be a minimum of a touch-somewhat discreet. They dont ought to wrap themselves in wool or bypass to the lavatory. yet a tiny fabric or a small rag masking the area isn't something to whine over. they're going to probable get little if any interest rather of plenty in the adventure that they could merely toss a small rag over the area. They recognize everyone has diverse perspectives on the remember-there is not any helping that. How about rather of elevating a fuss and commencing drama they merely attempt to be somewhat-a tad-a smidgen discreet rather of plopping out their finished tit? Thats the way I see it. i trust like this may all be usually avoidable in the adventure that they stopped being obdurate and hoping for something which will take lengthy to happen or will probable under no circumstances happen. American adult males or perhaps women persons view **** in a sexual way-end of. that is how that is over the following.