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How do you feel about breastfeeding in public?

By Mini_kilt Asked Dec 18 2006 7:34PM
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by nevets - badgicide on Dec 18, 2006 at 7:38 pm Permalink

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Natural, healthy - no problem over here.
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Avatar Halskiisaklink Oct, 10 2007 at 09:29 AM
Well, it has got women into high corporate positions, it has got sexual harassment established in the law, it has contributed immensely to all forms of culture, not to mention culture and communications study.
Avatar king of ellipses Jun, 16 2008 at 07:16 PM
oogling is not a word
Avatar Snooch Jun, 17 2008 at 05:13 AM
guess what rockstar. It is my word. Got it? Deal with it

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by Mini_kilt on Dec 18, 2006 at 7:44 pm Permalink

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I would love it if everybody realized why women cannot always cover up thier babies faces with a blanket, most babies hate this (as would I) and many new moms Really need to see a baby latch on in order to be able to breastfeed properly. A mother should not have to go to a place like a bathroom (which is very unsanitary) in order to feed her child, just as you should not have to go to the bathroom in order to drink anything.
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Avatar Anonymous Mar, 16 2008 at 01:44 PM
I breast fed my baby from the start and I did it at home and in public my son never had a problem with a cloth diaper or blanket over his face I draped it over my shoulder and over him completely so he was not uncomfortable I checked to see if he was in the right place but never showed my breast in public. I was very modest but I knew that mothers milk was best so I got over my fears and did what was best now I did usually go to the car or another room out of most peoples view.
Avatar Halskiisaklink Mar, 16 2008 at 11:18 PM
Because breasts are such offensive things.
Avatar questionanswerer Nov, 28 2008 at 10:23 AM
i think its fine. better that letting your baby cry or suffocate under a blanket

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by Stewie_G on Jan 1, 2007 at 7:37 pm Permalink

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From a man's perspective...

I don't have a problem with it. It's natural and the kid needs to eat.

What I DO find offensive is people feeding their baby FORMULA!
Wake up people... Mommy makes milk for a reason!

Seeing a breast is no big deal. It's not being presented in an unwholesome way. I think a Mother feeding her child, giving of herself, is one of the most beautiful things ever.
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Avatar FaerieWhings May, 18 2008 at 04:54 AM
and too many overly pro-breastfeeding advocates are quick to judge. i am not saying you are definitely one of them, but you would be surprised the names i have heard women be called.
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yes mastitis does get cured thru BF'ing but when it keeps coming back, despite pumping and feeding what is she supposed to do?
Avatar mo_eve Apr, 10 2009 at 01:59 PM
Finding it offensive that a mother does not breast feed... hmm?! I have 3 children all formula fed because I was on a thyroid medication as well as with my 1st and 3rd I did not produce milk. I find it offensive you choose to generalize people. There are reasons that mothers do and don't Breastfeed. Don't judge untilyou know the whole story. As for breast feeding in public. I don't think it's appropriate for a woman to expose a private body part infront of Male children. It's okay to de descrete.
Avatar Rockie May, 08 2009 at 07:13 PM
Not all women are able to lactate. I know someone who couldn't breast feed her baby because of this problem. I don't think we have the right to judge people on whether they breast feed or not. They may have a legitimate reason for not doing so.

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by Jenniferocious on Dec 18, 2006 at 7:39 pm Permalink

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I don't have any issues with it generally... if the baby needs to eat, then the baby needs to eat. I don't think that breastfeeding women need to be hidden from society, and never go out in public.

However, if it were my breast, I would definitely cover up with a towel or blanket so that passers-by would not catch a glimpse of my bare breast. I also appreciate it when other women do the same, but it isn't necessary.
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Avatar kookymama Feb, 27 2007 at 12:37 PM
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Avatar Halskiisaklink Mar, 01 2008 at 06:59 AM
Nipples are considered offensive?
Avatar munchkin_kids_downunder Mar, 01 2008 at 02:58 PM
where does she say nipples are offensive? she states she would cover up if it were her breast, rather other do it too, but it is not necessary. she never said it was wrong, just she will cover up when she breastfeeds. her personal choice.

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by FineBalance . on Dec 20, 2006 at 11:50 am Permalink

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Nothing. It is the most natural way of expressing mother's love and care to a child.
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by Snooch on Dec 18, 2006 at 7:56 pm Permalink

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I think breast feeding is one of the most natural acts. There is little to be seen by an infant feeding and not much exposed (unless you are trying hard to look). A blanket is a good idea but many babies do not like their heads being covered. I do not find it offensive when I see it happening..I look away and give them privacy.
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by Mirage V2.0 AWOL on Dec 18, 2006 at 8:31 pm Permalink

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I'd still do it, given the opportunity!

In other words, it's cool. Women can be discreet and others should respect their privacy.
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Avatar turbowray Jan, 02 2007 at 12:02 AM
++ from me too!
Avatar lizizhere May, 02 2007 at 05:38 AM
But shouldn't privacy be in private & not in public if you want it respected?
Avatar Tigger Feb, 05 2008 at 07:27 AM
lizzzizhere: does that mean if a mum wants to breast feed thay should be kept at home all day untill the childs old enough 4 solids? if a woman has taken her child out and is in a resturant and the child gets hungry what is she to do? go to the toilet? no

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by scotty2006 on Dec 18, 2006 at 8:30 pm Permalink

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This is the natural way to feed a child, I think way to much fuss is made over it. There is nothing wrong with it at all. I have been around when a woman was breastfeeding and I wasn't uncomfortable with it at all.
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by shellscat on Dec 18, 2006 at 7:59 pm Permalink

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I believe that breastfeeding is the most natural healthy way to provide nourishment for your baby. I attempted to breastfeed but had latching on problems. If a woman decides to breastfeed in public and is descreet about it I see no problem with it.
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Avatar noletters Mar, 11 2007 at 10:37 PM
As long as there is a blanket over the shoulder. I think it's fine but the blanket is just a curtesy, especially if it's outside or in a restaurant or something.
Avatar EMILOU Jun, 17 2008 at 03:46 PM
CURTESY!! i have seen many more offensive and unsightly goings ons outside and in restaurants. maybe i should start putting blankets over the heads of these people who eat with there mouths open, swear and shout in public, drink so much they can hardly stand and these are the adults!

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by gone on Dec 29, 2007 at 4:25 pm Permalink

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i dont mind it i would rather be able to look away from someone who is breast feeding than not be able to shut up a crying baby
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Avatar gone Dec, 29 2007 at 04:49 PM
it is kind of weird but seeing someoen breast feeding is not as weird as what one of my friends mom did one time she took his little brother and in the middle of the living room she just changed him right there in front of me not even like on a table just in the middle of the floor i just stared at the tv
Avatar JTP Dec, 29 2007 at 04:58 PM
Sunny010, I had a friend with 11 brothers and sisters and a very busy mom. We were like family for 11 years or so, after a while you get use to seeing babies changed ;).
Avatar joydivision84 Dec, 29 2007 at 04:59 PM
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