Do you think it's okay for a mother to breast feed her child in Church?

Question

I'm asking for other opinions, because maybe I'm just a prude, or an old fuddy duddy and all, but recently we had a mother that would begin to breast feed her new born right in the middle of Sunday morning service. Now, she wasn't in the back, or the balconey...she was right down front. I understand it's a natural thing, and women are freer to do things like this openly now..but in church? Am I wrong about this? Waiting on your opinions!

Giovanni, obviously I don't have an issue with breast feeding, dude.

Oh believe me, I'm not saying I was right to be put off by this at first. I just wondered how others would feel. Certainly women would look at it differently than me. Nobody stopped her from doing it. We provide 2 seperate rooms for breast feeding moms to use, and we've just had ladies walk out into the foyer and sit in a chair out there, and I've seen women walk all the way out to their car. I can certainly admit to being a stick in the mud, if it's true!

To Freedom....I've never been a Mommie, you are correct!. Thanks to all the mom's for sharing your opinion.

One more point of clarification. She didn't cover up. You could see a large portion of her breast. Now, don't get me wrong..I didn't stand there a gawk. But once you see that, it's not something that easily allows you to go back to focusing on the sermon!!

Fred, I always appreciate good answers, even from opposing points of view. You didn't even try to give a good answer. I can accept legitimate criticism.
Your answer just shows your bigotry towards christians.

Answer 1

I feel like a woman can go in to the nursery or another room to feed her child during church. It is natural but you have to consider others around you too.
It is a personal decision to breast feed but I never did it in front of anyone, mainly because its such a special time for mom/baby...

Answer 2

Yes, you are wrong about this. A child's attachment to their mother is stronger when their needs are met as quickly as possible (1 year & under). Why should a child have to wait for their nurishment because you are uncomfortable with it? Breastfeeding is not the easiest thing to do. Alot of times the circumstances have to be just right in order for it to go smoothly. To expect a mother and child who are calm and comfortable and ready to breastfeed to undo all of that and walk off to a nursing station (Which are often closed off and Uncomfortable) or out to their car and then try to get relaxed again is ridiculous. If you are uncomfortable with it, don't look. I don't see why a church is not the ideal setting to nurse a child - the mother gets nourished spiritually while she is doing it. As long as the baby isn't crying and disturbing church, there is nothing wrong with it.

Answer 3

Now, there are pros and cons.
It's okay because:
- A hungry child is more likely to wail, which will disturb the service.
- Going out for feeding will removethe mother from the community.
- A child needs love and attention, these are values Christanity preaches.
- Breastfeeding was, at that moment, the easiest thing to do.
- It creates a bond between mother and child, she might be feeling closer to God when she watches her child suckling.
- there should be nothing obscene about it, it not a sexuel action.

It's a problem because:
- Some people are generally prudish. (;-))
- the sight of a naked breast is, well, in a house of god...well.... erm....

I'd have no problem with a woman breastfeeding her kid.

Answer 4

ELLE because you have no longer have been given babies you have no longer have been given any concept how lots of a challenge it relatively is to pump breast milk and likewise to p.c.. alongside a bottle bag which will shop it chilly. I actual have a 2 365 days previous and till i substitute into going someplace he wasn't while he he substitute into breast feeding substitute into the only time he had a bottle. Secondly bottles might reason nipple confusion- some babies could have challenge latching on exact to the real deal And as for breast feeding in public it was once relatively basic and universal yet because breasts have come greater to do with intercourse and much less with their genuine purpose - feeding babies what to do you assume? I breast fed and public and am happy I stay in a state the place it relatively is on the books it relatively is unlawful to hassle a nursing mom in public no longer to show ask her to pass someplace else. in case you do no longer like it or it make you uncomfortable look away. the known mom presently will use a blanket to cover up or use one the the numerous nursing tops on on the industry. recover from yourselves human beings why might desire to might desire to arise and make her infant wait while in 2 minutes or much less her perfect is open and the youngster is quiet. as quickly as I took him to pagan gala's and gatherings no person batted an eyes lash as quickly as I nursed him

Answer 5

I've witnessed mothers breast-feedingin church usually they cover themselves with a baby blanket. Isee nothing wrong with it. Many churches have rooms in the back of the auditorium with large glass windows to accomadate mothers or fathers with disruptive children and can be used for nursing mothers . there is usually a speaker so they don't miss any of the service. T4

Answer 6

Try sitting in church with your own fussy, hungry baby on your lap. You'll get over it.

One old priest, when a baby cried really loudly in church, would say, "Praise God -- that's another one alive!"

If a priest can celebrate a crying baby during his sermon, think how much happier he'll be if that baby is quiet and happy.

And if you've ever been a mommy you know that when your baby is hungry, it tugs on your heart and there's no peace for you until you've met that baby's need.

But I see from you icon you've probably never been a mommy. No offense.

Answer 7

I have seen many churches with graven images of Mary nursing Jesus, if not church, where is a better place? The woman and child are in a safe place (supposedly) and they are participating in a completely natural behavior. I think you are indeed a prude and totally immature in your thought process. If you don't wish to see this behavior, I suggest you take a seat all the way to the back so your childish sensibilities are not offended in future.

Answer 8

Would you rather hear the baby cry which has been proven to be the same decimals as a jack hammer? I breast fed twins but if there is a blanket over me while the child is nursing what is the problem? People will usually give you the respect of not staring at you. You are wrong about that you are not there to worry about other people your there to worship.

Answer 9

Yes, I see nothing wrong with this. Breast feeding a baby in church should be allowed. This is nature's design.

Answer 10

Yes. But the mother wants to be in Church. So, she feels comfortable nursing in public. I never could do that.

Our church has a nursery for nursing mothers with glass windows that the congregation can't see in & the nursing mothers can see out.

I think that you shouldn't judge this mother but give this to God in prayer. And don't look at her when she is nursing.