Breastfeeding in public

[Guitartists]

LMAO That's funny! Darn kids....

 

[southernsibe]

Why should she cover herself? What you saw was probably less then what stares you in the face from the covers of newsstand magazines in the supermarket.
Rachel

 

[poppycat]

I breastfed my three children, sometimes in public. I could never master the cover up with a blanket trick.

I know some people have a problem with it, but some of the same people have issues with a screaming hungry baby in public.

It's hard enough being the mom of a little baby without the modesty police.

I wish we could save out disgust for people who mistreat and neglect their children, not dish it out on those who are feeding and nurturing a child.

 

[Cassandra]

Well, it's too bad speckledhen has bowed out of the conversation and I just now noticed it because I agree with her 100%!

Absolutely breastfeed your children, but good grief, there's no reason to walk around mostly topless to do it. And yes, I realize there are very few women who do that and I sincerely believe (like speckledhen) that they are making a policital statement--or taking advantage of an opportunity to exercise their exhibitionist side. And for those of you who breastfeed discreetly, don't come whinin' to me because I'm not talking about you.

I breastfed my son for over a year, and I don't recall that I ever breastfed in public. Not because I was ashamed of it, I just hate dragging small children around in public.

They are a pain in the rear! lol I'm joking. Seriously, we didn't go out much. We are all home bodies.

When he was very small, we only went out for brief periods and usually to relatives or friends houses. (Public places are so germy). And I always asked for a private place to feed him, as much for my benefit as theirs. Plus, once they get closer to a a year old, they are only nursing 3 or 4 times a day (well, mine was anyway) so it's possible to get the grocery shopping done without feeding them.

The thing is, I don't want to see ANYone's (man or woman) boobs, middriffs or butt cracks. I don't care if you are saving drowning kittens with them, I don't wanna see 'em.

Is that my problem? Yes.

Could you be more considerate of my problem? Sure you could.

Could I be more considerate of you (boob, middriff and butt crack shower-offers)? I am. Every time I see it. Cause I look the other way and keep my mouth shut.

I am guessing, and I don't like to put words in peoples' mouths (posts?) but I think what speckledhen is trying to say that while those of us who would rather not be subjected to full frontal nudity of breastfeeding women are expected to be considerate of a mothers right to breastfeed, those mothers who insist on showing off all that God gave them aren't expected to show any consideration at all for the rest of us.

And that's just how it is.

Peace!
Cassandra

 

[rodandbrandy]

Kudos to her for breastfeeding and being willing to feed her baby anywhere! I always say if you do not want to see breastfeeding put a blanket over your head why should the baby have to have one over it's head. LOL

 

[d.k]

*Breastfeeding is fine but there are two "fringe" ATTITUDES associated with it by a few breastfeeding women that disturb me. One being the militant fanatical "in-your-face" type and the other being the lackicdaisical(sp) "we're all nothing but animals anyway" type. IMO NEITHER has anything whatsoever to do with nurturing a child, but dang if I have any idea what it really IS about!!!!!

 

[mom'sfolly]

What I'm curious about is how long was this woman's breast exposed; the whole time she was nursing or a second as she got the child in place.

I breastfed both kiddos, and did so in public. I was discrete because that is what I was comfortable with. Some people are offended by breastfeeding with, or without discretion. Even the most discrete mom is going to get flack or looks from someone because of what she is doing. No one should feel like they have to feed their kid in the bathroom; and in most places is it illegal to ask them to. I feel that people should be discrete, but shouldn't have to bend over backwards because someone might be offended.

I much prefer a glance of semi-covered baby boobie than the well displayed butt-cracks, thongs, deep cleavage, or clothes tight enough to notice any unusual piercings.

 

[peruvian_princess]

I agree this is so political. IT seems to be about I am a mother & I can pop my boob out when & wherever I feel like it. To me being a lady is also about being discreet. As for the magazines well that is totally different than breastfeeding & i dont read those taughdry magazines anyway. I have no problem with those who breast feed in public i do however have a problem with those who do it in a not lady like way.

 

[jessupfamily]

First let me say that we are a very modest family. We (females) cover our heads and dress in very modest attire. Why is the question of putting a cover up over half the women and girls we see in public, not being brought up? We see half naked people constantly around us and no one thinks a thing of it! We should not want to draw that kind of attention to our bodies, but we should want to show others what we have breasts for! More people would be feeding their children for free and the most perfect food there is, if we would "expose" the truth behind breastfeeding! I have been nursing a baby and/or toddler (YES A TODDLER!) for 10 years straight (that is every single day for 10 years). I am somewhat discreet about it, but I will never make myself or my child feel uncomfortable about doing what is right and natural. I carry a blanket, but it is for those how are offended to cover their heads up until I'm done. If anyone finds an uncovered breast feeding a child uncomfortable, then there are other issues at hand that they need to deal with! So much energy is wasted on complaining and our own uncomfortable feelings. Why not use that energy to encourage healthy growth and promote awesome family bonds (like naturally feeding your child whenever and wherever you want)!
Blessings,
Amy J.

 

[Tuffoldhen]

Quote:
I'm right along side you and Spec... Discreet and Tact....