what do you think about brestfeeding in public??

Question

many ppl say that it is nasty, what do you think??

many ppl says that it is nasty what do you think??

Answer 1

The nurses in the hospital told me (nearly yelled at me) and stated that I had to nurse in public. They said I needed to take a stand and show everyone that it is socially acceptable. I told them I wasn't going to be their poster child for breastfeeding in public. I don't care if other people breastfeed their BABIES in public, it isn't for me. Seeing a 3 year old lift his mothers shirt and undo his mother's bra for a snack is sick and unnecessary.

Answer 2

As a first time breastfeeding mommmy I know that I get a great deal of looks when I feed my son in public places such as the mall or another place. The way I look at the breastfeeding in public thing is God gave women breast to FEED there children. When the baby is hungry feed him but be kind to the others. Use a blanket. I am personally not a "hide in the bathroom" feeder because most public bathrooms are not very clean. I have even made the suggestion to my mall that they should make a family bathroom with some nice chair that way breast mommies and bottle mommies can sit in a nice area a feed and change there little ones.

Answer 3

I try to avoid making other people uncomfortable, when I'm home and there are people over, I cover up with a blanket, if I am in the mall, I make sure that I have pumped and brought a bottle along.... if you have no bottle made, go into a resturant and ask for a back table, explain thatyou need to breastfeed and you don't want to make people uncomfortable! I do it all the time, and they never have a problem with it...
My sister breastfeeds where ever she wants too, and I know it makes people feel uncomfortable, and I would never want to put anyone in that position....
Just think ahead, know where you are going and how long you are going to be.... plan for breastfeeding in the car or somewhere in private, or just take a bottle with you......
Whatever makes you comfortable is what matters... and I know that some malls have a rule against breastfeeding there! So make sure that you won't get kicked out anywhere for breastfeeding in public.....

Answer 4

There are light cover-ups that you can use. But all in all, when the baby's hungry you better pop it out. A diaper cloth does just fine. However, I have to say the media puts boobs on every thing. Women are practically half naked these days anyway, than we have the nerve to complain about a mother caring for her child. It's okay to show a boob if the men can get aroused but not if a child is hungry? Get over it! It's not nasty it's natural , and IF evolution is true anyway, we're just doing what the monkeys do. By, the way... I don't believe in evolution

Answer 5

I don't have any problems with it. I have more problems with the people that think the human body is nasty and should be covered up from neck to toes. Breasts are for nurishing a baby anyway. It is people that have sexualized them. It is also legal to breast feed in public in most places that I know of, and can be done discreetly.
I have a question for those that say it should be done in a bathroom or some other place like that, Do you eat your meals in the bathroom? Babies and toddlers should never have to eat their meals in a bathroom, because it is unsanitary.
You can check out this site. Even though it deals more about the womans right to be able to go topless in same situations as men can, it also has some info about breast feeding in public. Click on the contents of this site link then click on visitors comments link.

This is a quote from that site regarding some of the benefits: Breastfeeding protects against many diseases such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, childhood leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkins disease, heart disease, strokes, obesity, inguinal hernias, osteoporosis, respiratory infections, allergies, asthma, diabetes, diarrhea, ear infections, ulcerative colitis, crooked teeth, and lower IQ scores.

Breastfeeding moms who are diabetic can lower their insulin intake. Breastfeeding helps moms avoid getting urinary tract infections, and it also helps to contract their uterus after the pregnancy is over.

Answer 6

first to Poochy, I will start breastfeeding my son in the restroom or changing room as soon as you start eating your meals in there. Go ahead and have your lunch in a bathroom stall!
There are currently laws to protect breastfeed moms. A mother who is breastfeeding cannot be asked to leave a public place. They cannot be charged with indecency or nudity and they are allowed to nurse in any place where legally the mother and the baby are allowed to be. So you cannot be asked to leave a mall if you are breastfeeding!
I have a six and half month old and I still breastfeed him. It doesn't matter where we are or what we are doing. If he is hungry, he is going to eat! I do cover up, not because I don't want to offend someone who is so narrow minded as to complain of this act, but because they are my breast and do not need to be on display for all to see. While I believe that I was given breast to feed my children, they are also a source of pleasure and are still seen as sexual. I cannot wait for the day, when I can sit in public and nurse my child without having to worry about if the blanket is covering everything, if he can breath, is he too warm? This will only change with time and I for one will not go hide in a restroom or a car to feed my child!

Answer 7

It is really sad that anyone would think of it as anything but natural. I mean why else would MILK come out of breasts?? It is the best nutrition for your baby, and if you have a baby like my daughter who absolutely would NOT take a bottle, you have no choice sometimes. I have breastfed all my children in public. I am very discreet about it but I'm a very modest person anyway. I'd freak out if anyone saw my breast! I think anyone that is breastfeeding should feel comfortable nursing in public, but I also think they should be modest.

I want to add that when there are others around, like at my house or if I'm out with some friends, out of consideration I ask them if they are ok with me nursing in front of them, and I've never had someone tell me no.

Answer 8

I personally would appreciate the decency of covering up the breast not the act of breast feeding in public. I wouldn't want another man or some young boy looking at my breast as that may offend his wife/mother. A naked breast is a naked breast regardless the purpose it is exposed and I too breast fed both of my children in public places when necessary, but I didn't expose myself to my own son or another man even if it was just around family. I think breasts are a beautiful and nurturing thing for providing both nutrition and pleasure. However, I don't really want to look at someone's bare naked breast while having an ice cream with "little jimmy and grandma and grandpa".

Answer 9

I'm a breastfeeding mom & I take my baby out in public. If you're going to be out of the house for more than 2 hours, then you HAVE to feed the baby. If there's a clean bathroom available, or other less-public area, I feed him in there. Otherwise, I either where a shawl to hide him under, or throw a blanket over my shoulder. Breastfeeding moms can still have a life, it shouldn't tether us to the house as though it's something shameful.

Answer 10

For the rest of the world, nursing a baby in public is as normal as any other human being eating in public. For us in North America, that is not something people are comfortable about, we are more comfortable with our babies eating in washrooms or eating with their head and food covered with a blanket. I say that we are selfish because no adult wants to eat like that. We should open our dirty mind and accept the fact that breasts are mainly there as a source of nutrition for our children. Before, I used to be more careful, but over time, this became too much for both my baby and myself so I decided to nurse freely in public regardless of what people think or feel because after all, we cannot please everybody and if you don't like it then, don't look, it is simple!!!