Recently a woman in the Disney Store at a local discount mall pulled out her t i t and commenced to breastfeed her infant while shopping. The store objected so she went outside and sat on a bench to continue where a security guard asked her to desist.
Well, apparently there is a law in my state that insures the right to breastfeed where one wants, so there was a lot of publicity and apologies, etc.
Then some group of lactating women decided to have a public group breastfeeding at the store and did, which garnered even much more publicity.
I breastfed one child for six weeks (never in public) and found it disgusting. Some of the women were breastfeeding children who were walking, so I have to question their motives or sanity or something.
I see this question has been asked many times before, so I apologize, but I don't want to read those answers. I want to read my own. Also, at what age should the child be removed from the breast? I think six weeks, or sooner.
2007-10-10 17:13:38 · 9 answers · asked by LodiTX 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
The act of breast feeding is a very natural act. I don't think it should be shared with the crowds. Some body functions and personal body issues are best kept to a minimum of attention. Some people have no problem blowing their nose at the dinner table. It don't really hurt anyone else but it makes some people uncomfortable. It seems to show lack of respect for others feelings. If you look at breast feeding under the same microscope, you can see that it might be a natural act that should be done in somewhat of a private manor!! USMC 60-68
2007-10-11 06:32:57 · answer #1 · answered by grizzlytrack 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I agree that breastfeeding mothers should take into account the fact that open breastfeeding makes a lot of people uncomfortable -- especially since there is a ton of products out there to enable women to breastfeed discreetly without being tied to the home.
As to the second part of your question, I think you are very wrong. Breastfeeding does not agree with everyone, but YOUR feelings shouldn't determine how others should feel about it. Breastfeeding is beneficial to both the baby and the mother, and the longer they can continue without running up against certain social boundaries, the better for both of them. You weaned your baby awfully early -- and while it may have worked for you and your child, it doesn't mean that all other mothers should do the same just to validate your choices. Consider that there are women who choose to be childless because they find pregnancy and childbirth disgusting (come to think of it, childbirth IS pretty gross). How would you feel if they were judgmental of YOU.
As a mother myself (who breastfed for the first 6 months and never in public), I was very surprised and dismayed to find such extremism among both breastfeeders and formula feeders. Can't we just defer to each other's choices in this highly personal matter? Please?
2007-10-11 16:42:12 · answer #2 · answered by Rеdisca 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
When it comes to breastfeeding (and all the wonderful benefits to a baby) people really need to lighten up on it being "nudity" or "sexual" or whatever. Breastfeeding is the best thing for a baby. It is completely natural. What do you think people did before bottles? I'm very glad there are new laws promoting breastfeeding. And I read that breastfeeding should be done at least 6 months, but longer is great too. I believe that a child should be breastfed for as long as any other child would be given a bottle. I am pregnant with my first child right now and I plan on breastfeeding for at least the first year.
2007-10-11 00:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by angels_sign_ily 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I think it's perfectly natural for a woman to breastfeed her child. Most women are discreet, yet in full public view. My friends wives and my sister breast fed while I was in the room and never once did I see anything I wasn't supposed to.
Americans are just too uptight about body parts.
2007-10-11 00:19:40 · answer #4 · answered by Dan H 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
If it's done discreetly (i.e. with a towel draped) then what's the big deal? You wouldn't have a problem with a baby being bottle-fed in public... it's the same function, just a different (and more natural) delivery method.
If it bothers you, quit staring.
2007-10-11 00:17:05 · answer #5 · answered by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
i think it's ok to breastfeed in public, women should just put a blanket or something around the breast. I know the babies gotta eat, but nobody wants to see it
2007-10-11 00:19:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
Who cares really?
2007-10-11 00:17:09 · answer #7 · answered by robert 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ew my aunt used to brestfeed her baby like that in a full room of my uncles,other aunts,grandma,cousins. It's kinda gross i agree.
2007-10-11 00:17:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
i know it's natural and all that beautiful stuff,but ewwww.From a public rights point of view it should be allowed.but jannellski will most def. be turning that pretty little head of hers.
2007-10-11 00:29:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋