Does it bother you when you see women breast feeding in public? Why or why not?

Question

For those who are bothered by it, don't you think it is natural for a mother to feed her baby and she doesn't always have the opportunity to use a pump or excuse herself somewhere private?

Why does our American society get their panties in a bunch over such innocuous activities such as this, or topless sunbathing? Yet we have magazine covers displaying scantily clad women as objects, porno all over the web and commercials where women sell sex and beer. Go figure.

Answer 1

No, it doesn't bother me.

If she is in a public place in this country, it would probably be advisable to do what she reasonably could to cover herself. But it is a naturall process, and I think too much is made of public nudity in America.

In Europe they have nude beaches. In America, man and women pay money to see nude people iri clubs. What is the logic? I don't understand it.

Answer 2

Personally, I am not bothered by breastfeeding in public, there is nothing remotely sexual about it, it's just a woman feeding her baby. However I would never breastfeed in public unless it was a last last last resort. I do not consider breastfeeding in public proper etiquette on any level in any form, like I said earlier it has nothing to do with sex, it's just the way I feel. Just because you can do something doesnt mean you may and whether we like it or not, regardless of nationality or nation it's not the best option.

This said, I have abslolutely no affections towards the way society is using the female anatomy to market an any and every product. That is also lacking in etiquette and decency, nursing mothers may not use that as an excuse to be improper.

Answer 3

Why are you asking our opinion if you are trying to force your view on us? I am a women I think there is nothing wrong with a women going to a ladies room to breast feed. Or pump and bring a bottle with you. It is natural thing but so is being completely naked, but that would be wrong too. It would take another five minutes to find a restroom to feed in, instead of having people around you uncomfortable and I know you say if you are uncomfortable with it then look away, but what about smokers if your uncomfortable with the smoke walk away or don't come there; that does not make sense right? My point there is a time and place for anything and wiping your boob out in public is not it!

Answer 4

There is nothing wrong with a mother breastfeeding her baby. Most of us just aren't mature enough to handle it. Instead of seeing and appreciating the beauty of a mother nursing her child, too many of us are aroused or offended by the sight of an exposed breast.

Too bad. We have lost the beauty of that most natural of maternal acts.

Topless sunbathing is not an act of nourishing and nurturing, spontaneous and natural, between a mother and her child. Topless sunbathing should be done in private, as it is exhibition and cannot be lumped into this category of question.

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Answer 5

Here's my humble opinion. I agree that sex is everywhere in the media and commercials, and this is aggravating and unfortunate, but I also don't want to be sitting there in a restaurant chompin on a steak and look over to see some mother with her tittie hanging out and a baby sucking on it. There comes a point where you have to be considerate of the other people around you. Yes, it is totally natural and by all acounts a healthier thing to do for the baby. Just becuase it's natural doesn't make it OK to do in public. Urinating is equally as natural, but if I were to whip out the old man in the middle of the restaurant and piss in my empty water glass, chances are, you're going to take exception. Again, just my opinion :-)

Answer 6

I think women should be able to breast feed anywhere they like. Many women like some privacy, and that's fine. But partly that may be bcause of fear of reactions from others. Yesterday on the bus to school there was a woman feeding her child. I was happy she was comfy enough to do so, because the kid was not going to wait. Why can society cope with women walking along a beach topless, but not with a woman holding a baby up to her bare breast? (and most of the time showing very little if anything)

Answer 7

I breastfed all four of mine. In spite of that I never got comfortable with doing it in public I always tried to excuse myself so people didn't have to be embarrased and look the other way or explain to their curious children what was going on or so the men folk wouldn't stare. If your comfortable in public doing such more power to you, but I will look the other direction if your're not covered. I don't think anyone even questions it being better for the baby it's more a matter of the breast being exposed. My mother always said those parts aren't for anyone but your husband and the doctor to see so I say mom answer's it best.

Answer 8

Yes it bothers me when mothers are providing the best possible nutrition for their new born. They should be buying some mass produced formula that will not help the babys immune system and help the mother naturally get rid of the body fat they put on during pregnancy. One that is made by some big company that needs to make more money. Don't you know we all have to help the economy. Or they should just let it starve, haven't you you heard about the child obesity rates in this country.

Answer 9

I have no problem. I just wish society was more accepting. I feel like I live in a land that's slipping back into the Puritan days. When I breastfed my daughter, I felt embarrassed because people would stare. I felt hurt. I don't stare at other people. Breastfeeding is totally natural and enhances the mother-child bond.

People need to grow up. A breast's primary reason for existing is to FEED BABIES!

That men find them attractive only showcases that they are slaves to the reproductive urge.

Ladies: if someone doesn't like it if you breastfeed in public, scr*w 'em. They can look somewhere else.

Answer 10

Breast feeding is the most natural instinct in the world and a beautiful bonding experience between mother and child. I absolutely have no problem with a woman breast feeding her baby in public.
I especially like to see a little modesty when she covers the baby's head and her breast to on-lookers but yet she can see her babies eyes.

There are no official 'top-less' beaches near where I live but I have found a very secluded public beach where for years friends and myself have laid out top-less.

We have been conditioned that these are bad things, I attempt to break that cycle of thought in myself and those around me.

The female body should be worshipped not corrupted.

Answer 11

It doesn't bother me. When babies are hungry they're hungry. One of the many advantages of breastfeeding is that it's always there. Having to hurry to the car or the ladies room kind of negates that advantage! And there is no "whipping out" of the breast if it's done right - you don't pull your naked breast out from your blouse and have it hanging out there for all to see. You pull UP your shirt just a bit and tuck the baby under. It's really quite discreet. The upper part of your shirt, your arms and the baby herself cover almost all of the breast. So you show a flash of nipple when the baby is done and lets go. Big deal. It's not a peep show, people, it's feeding a baby. Deal with it.