I was reading Babytalk magazine and I was appalled to see that a woman actually said that it was disgusting. Can anyone tell me why it is gross to give a child the nutrients that he or she deserves? My daughter was breastfed and I plan to breastfeed my son (He is due in February). I do not intend to feed him in a dressing room or in a bathroom, I also do not plan on staying home for the first year of his life. Why are people so uptight?
2006-10-23 10:56:12 · 18 answers · asked by T 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Why shouldn't I be aloud to feed my child in a restaurant? Some people are very ignorant! It was so hard with my first child because I was always worried about people getting angry at me. I used to sit at the back of the restaurant (the waitress would ALWAYS forget about us) and cover myself to the point I thought I would smother my poor daughter. I will sit wherever I want this time around.
2006-10-23 11:10:01 · update #1
I do not agree with the person who says I should stay home for the first year of my child's life. I am not going to be cooped up inside my house with an 18 month old and a newborn every single day for 365 days. I refuse. I know every sane mother would agree that staying home all the time would drive you to be a not so sane mommy! I am going to breastfeed! Like it or not world!
2006-10-23 13:20:59 · update #2
There is nothing wrong with nursing in public. Its what breasts are for!!!!! My son would never toerate a blanket over his head. Let the people who don't like to see a breast being use for its intended purpose eat with blankets over their own heads!
As for not wanting children exposed to that. What better way to teach them the natural way to nurture a baby. My children are way more offended at the careless parents that leave their babies in plastic buckets and prop their bottles full of altered bovine lactate byproduct.
All of the children I know also nurse their dollies!
2006-10-23 12:31:36 · answer #1 · answered by Terrible Threes 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Good for you! If someone asked me to cover up or go in a dressing room to feed my child, I told them to turn around while they were eating! My child has as much of a right to eat as anyone else! Why should I have to hide my child as they are getting their nutrients?! I don't hide my 7 year old under a blanket while she eats, why should the baby have to? If you don't want to see a mom feeding her child- don't look. I don't stare at you while you eat! Don't worry what others think, and do what is best for you and your children. I'd rather they eat the nutritious food from my body (that is free, by the way) than something concocted from a bottle (although that is perfectly fine for some people who need to do that- I had to for a little while when I had mastitis and the baby was reacting badly to the antibiotics I had to take). Whatever way you choose to feed your baby should be your choice- other people should have no say in it. Good luck with the new little one.!
2006-10-23 13:11:48 · answer #2 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We don't hide away when we eat, why should your baby? Breastfeeding is natural, and the best thing for your baby, so there is nothing wrong with breastfeeding in public!!! I always did, although I was discreet. I didn't just "pop it out". I was always covered. Women shouldn't be ashamed to breastfeed in public. After I finished nursing my last baby, a lady was asked to leave a Burger King in one of the next towns. I was tempted to start nursing again just so I could go order some french fries and nurse her at that Burger King, since it is not against the law to breastfeed your baby in public. Don't hide! Be proud of your baby and proud of yourself for doing what you think is best for you baby!
2006-10-23 11:18:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No it is not wrong to feed your baby when he / she is hungry.
However, many people were not raised to believe that it is an acceptable thing to do in public, so please be considerate and discreet.
I have nursed my babies everywhere - on trains, in the mall, on the grass over looking Niagara Falls (nobody noticed - they were all too busy looking at the Falls!), even down a nickel mine when we were taking a tourist tour.
It is surprising that people who have no problem seeing breasts as sexual body parts, get so uptight when breasts are used for their intended purpose - you guys - we are mammals and feeding our young is what those things are for!
2006-10-23 11:10:06 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People are very sexually messed up for one and for two, people are very messed up on human attachment.
Why don't you plan on staying home with your child for the first year of his life? He desparately needs that - babies, in fact, children up to 5 years old are very damaged by more than 10 hours of separation a week from mom. They're damanged intellectually, socially, physically, emotionally.
Response to your additional details:
if you are saying you're going to get out and about, obviously. nothing i said talks about physically leaving your house. i said separate from your child for more than 10 hours a week. that's what i thought you meant, go to work. sorry.
2006-10-23 12:17:45 · answer #5 · answered by cassandra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I breast fed both my children. I say go for it . A light reciecing blanket is all you need. With nursing clothing they make now days you shouldn't even need a blanket to feed without showing. As for as feeding in a restuarant, why not, That is why you go isn't it, to eat?
2006-10-24 04:40:03 · answer #6 · answered by Bekka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't think it is wrong at all. I nursed my son for over 2 1/2 years. And I nursed him everywhere. I have no idea why it bothers people. People need to chill out!!
2006-10-23 11:17:40 · answer #7 · answered by LITTLE 1 :o) 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I breastfed my daughter in public and I breastfeed my son in public. I use a blanket to cover myself up and if anyone has a problem with that it's their problem not mine. It's nature's way for babies to get their sustenance. You're doing what's best for your baby and you shouldn't ever feel bad about it.
2006-10-23 11:03:42 · answer #8 · answered by Miriam Z 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
It's not gross, just make sure you have a blanket over your breast, there are some pervert men who would probably take advantage of the situation and make you feel uncomfortable.
2006-10-23 11:04:10 · answer #9 · answered by Jane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breastfeeding is a natural function of motherhood. So is staying home to look after the children you have, not letting someone else do your job.
2006-10-23 11:07:22 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋