Hi, I asked this question last night, but i'm looking for more opinions. In your experience or opinion, what would be the right way to breastfeed your baby at church? Should a mother be able to breastfeed her baby in the main (sacrament) meeting, being discreet of course. And how should a lds member breastfeed her child out in public (keeping in mind that my town centre does not provide any special breastfeeding room and i can't express my milk). Your help and opinions would be great, thanks!
2007-01-04 05:27:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I should say our church doesn't have a mother's lounge, i guess we're not as up to date as other lds churchs, and we don't even hane a spare class with a seat in it, which makes it harder, but i guess the leader could set something up somewhere
2007-01-04 05:52:14 · update #1
Thankyou everyone for your answers, i rzally do appreciate them, some of you are so lucky to have a ward that is so tolerant about breastfeeding, Maybe i should move there!!!!
2007-01-07 06:00:16 · update #2
Thankyou everyone for your answers, i rzally do appreciate them, some of you are so lucky to have a ward that is so tolerant about breastfeeding, Maybe i should move there!!!!
2007-01-07 06:00:31 · update #3
Thankyou everyone for your answers, i rzally do appreciate them, some of you are so lucky to have a ward that is so tolerant about breastfeeding, Maybe i should move there!!!!
2007-01-07 06:00:33 · update #4
God is the one who made our bodies to feed our babies. If you are being considerate of others and being discreet, then there should be nothing wrong with feeding your baby in sacrament - just as you would feed your baby a bottle. Our church DOES have a mother's lounge, but rather than miss out on everything or leave my other kids, I chose to feed my baby in class and in sacrament - keeping myself modest. Nobody ever complained and most people were helpful and understanding and even helped me carry my belongings if I had to nurse while walking to another class. Do what is best for your baby, not everyone who might be judging you!
2007-01-06 07:34:06 · answer #1 · answered by JulesDPH 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always went to the nursery at church if my baby needed fed, out of respect for the other people, and in case I leaked or the blanket dropped. As for public, try to plan things where you can go out right after you feed your child. That should give you 2 hours to run errands before baby gets hungry. If that isn't possible, find an area that is more secluded (car, bathroom). I don't know anything about Lds, but I do believe in modesty.
2007-01-04 05:36:46 · answer #2 · answered by Velken 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For breastfeeding during the sacrament, try sitting in an area where there aren't as many people. If it's pretty full, sit towards the back. Make sure to cover up with a blanket somewhat.
If you're out in public, just cover up a bit and sit somewhere quiet and away from huge crowds and things like that.
2007-01-04 05:33:39 · answer #3 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'd say just keep it covered. A receiving blanket is perfect for that- it's small, lightweight. Don't worry about sitting on the back row. If you're in the middle of the congregation, the only people that will see you covered up are the people on the stand... and I don't think Bishop will mind! (At least I hope not!)... If you sit on the back row, everyone who leaves the room will see you with a blanket on your shoulder.
(I know a lady who breasfed all her kids, but one of her boys didn't like to eat under cover- he'd pull the blanket off her shoulder. She had to go to the "mother's room" to feed him durring church.)
2007-01-04 05:36:27 · answer #4 · answered by Yoda's Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our church although not mormon, we have a breastfeeding room for mothers who would like to use it. It has rocking chairs, changing table, etc. It is really nice. That is what I did when I was at church, although I have no problems with women breastfeeding in public at all, in church, mall, park, where ever it is a natural thing to do and that is why God gave women breasts to feed their children.
2007-01-04 05:37:21 · answer #5 · answered by cliffhanger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 10:38:23 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, firstly I know nothing about Mormons (well except the media hype) but did you know that Muslims who where burkas breastfeed in public without covering themselves. Breastfeeding is a normal and natural act that is in no way sexual.
If you are, however, concerned about your religious tenets then maybe you should be discussing this with your minister(I hope that is the right term, I apologize if it is not)?
A discussion of LDS and breastfeeding can be found here: http://www.mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=571792
Other links:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lds-attached-moms/
http://www.google.com/Top/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Denominations/Latter_Day_Saints/Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints/Mailing_Lists/Women/
2007-01-04 05:53:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
maybe you should mention this to someone in the church. maybe they could make a make-shift room for you and others in your position so you can feel more comfortable? i'm sure they would help you in any way they can. breast feeding is natural and as long as your covered up as much as possible you have the right to do it anywhere you want in my opinion. but you do need to feel comfortable.
2007-01-04 05:48:59 · answer #8 · answered by k_leigh326 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find that a breastfeeding-sling works best. No one can see the baby or the fact that it is breastfeeding. It is very discreet.
2007-01-05 08:29:36 · answer #9 · answered by MrsC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if a child needs feeding then feed it ,its better to have a happy fed child rather than a crabby one screaming the church down
and baby should come 1st wear clothing thats easy to feed in discretly thats what i do
2007-01-04 05:43:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋