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by American idle on March 23rd, 2007
That's what boobs were "invented" for! So, whip 'em out and feed your darlings, and HELL with the nosey @ssholes!
by Nom de guerre on March 23rd, 2007
Oh, it's only just beginning! All of your parenting methods will be questioned or criticized by someone.
Go with your instinct, and do what is best for YOUR family.
Parenting is the most difficult thing we do, which is why people are so passionate about it!
by tinybubbles is sitting on the carpet read on March 23rd, 2007
I agree with you. mother's have the right to feed her baby the ways she wants. if people are offended by it they should look the other way.mothers rocks.
by unknown on March 23rd, 2007
It is. I had to feed my son formula because my milk dried up. It is no one's business how I feed MY child. I can't believe anyone would bother you about it. I say forget about it and raise YOUR child the way you see fit.
by JUSTNORMAL on March 23rd, 2007
My thoughts exactly. AMEN Munchkin
by justme32 loves the weekends on March 23rd, 2007
You are so right.
by timetogetserious on March 25th, 2007
It's either the people who don't have kids, or the oldies that have already raised their kids that seem to make a problem either way for the mums.
by Anonymous on March 23rd, 2007
I agree, its mother nature at its best.
But, please be discreet.
by Little Miss Dangerous on March 23rd, 2007
It is definitely a touchy subject! I was criticized and teased for returning to work and pumping. Not a good thing for a working mother suffering separation 'guilt'. Then when together, I was 'approached' by people in the mall who wanted to see my sleeping baby (who actually happened to be discreetly nursing at the time!).
Just take care of your babies the way you see fit. Personally, I didn't encounter problems when bottle feeding, but I know some do. If someone has the nerve to comment about bottle feeding, tell them it's expressed breastmilk.
Whether the rudeness relates to breast or bottle feeding, deflect the insult by pointing out the rudeness of the intrusion. Would they want you joining them in a restaurant uninvited?
by Jade on March 23rd, 2007
I absolutely agree. It is an individual choice and which ever choice a mother makes is hers and hers alone. If someone wants to dictate the dos and don'ts..let them do it with their own kids.
by Grammy Robin on March 23rd, 2007
It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks or feels.
Do "what you think" and "what you feel" is best for your baby.
by sleepy kitty on March 23rd, 2007
Yeah, why not, people who get offended by that obviously don't know what raising a child is like (neither do i), but I still support you in this matter.
by Anonymous on June 21st, 2010
Agreed....But in all honesty it's usually not people in general that do this to mothers.....It's a mother on mother thing. As if we know what is good for all children because we have birthed a couple ourselves........I think we should leave each other the hell alone about what decisions we make for out kids.
by Possum on June 21st, 2010
I'm all in favor of women exposing their breasts in public. The more the better!
by Tinyike on September 26th, 2007
Amin, Everyone has there own ideas. that is for sure!
by Anonymous on June 21st, 2007
thats true but it kinda upsets me because it seems as though the world is so twisted. I get the bad looks for trying to nurse my child in public yet men dont mind seeing women half naked or their boobs hanging all over the place. when breastfeeding a child should be appreciated coz its their life and health that is at stake. well i guess we live in a sick world where lust is a priority and feeding your babies in public is a crime..
by Spunts.answered 67 questions in 1 hour. on April 16th, 2007
you are right.she has the power to choose.
by P. W. Pasobrio loves Marines on March 23rd, 2007
I sure do. It seems like no matter what we do from how we feed to weather we work or how we disapline is everyone else's business. And what's really sad is it's usally mothers against mothers. We need to join together and help support each other, not tear each other down. It's hard enough to raise kids without all the bickering.
by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on March 23rd, 2007
I am sure you have ample beautiful bosoms and watching your little baby suckle on them is heartwarming and probably slightly arousing.
by VeryHot4U on April 16th, 2007
Are you just going to starve your baby because you are thinking about public appearance? It is YOUR right to feed your baby in public. Mothers shouldn't be shunned by society. You have to do whats best for YOUR baby. and if it needs feeding you shouldn't have any hesitation to do so.
by JPsgirl on June 21st, 2010
You can breastfeed discreetly so nobody even knows what you're doing except you and your baby. It's not a big deal.
by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on June 21st, 2010
so do I
by VeryHot4U on April 16th, 2007
Are you just going to starve your baby because you are thinking about public appearance? It is YOUR right to feed your baby in public. Mothers shouldn't be shunned by society. You have to do whats best for YOUR baby. and if it needs feeding you shouldn't have any hesitation to do so.
by Vashtar on April 26th, 2007
Lol, it's just in public that men freak out. I'm sure you know it's very important to breast feed your baby because that's where your baby gets its immunities.
by calypso on July 10th, 2007
I just feel that women who breat feed their children in public with their boob hanging out is kind of disrespectful to others. If you're going to do it, please be discreet about it. But then there's always the option of pumping out the breast milk and feeding it to your child from a bottle.
by Xalleah on June 4th, 2009
I don't feel that way myself I breatfeed my daughter no matter what people think, and my daughter is happy. Happy daughter= major win.
by mischief27 on July 10th, 2007
Actually, it is a right. At least in NY state, where I live, it is a law on the books allowing mothers to nurse in public. Baby's gotta eat...
by Vashtar on April 26th, 2007
Lol, it's just in public that men freak out. I'm sure you know it's very important to breast feed your baby because that's where your baby gets its immunities.
by Anonymous on April 16th, 2007
I say, it's your child, and you should do what you feel is right. Just try to be as discreet as you can. Beyond that, let them just deal with it !!!!!!!!
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by Melissa on March 21st, 2011
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Do you think there is unnecessary pressure on women to breastfeed?
by Juice on June 21st, 2011
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how long does it take to relactate? My wife is trying too and it seems to be taken longer than expected.
by Rocco74 on April 22nd, 2011
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Whats inside the women breasts?
by XT on November 15th, 2010
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Question about your life as a baby: having had breastfeeding or any kind of substitution?
by prof. mes solzhenitsy on April 14th, 2011
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You're reading Does anyone esle feel that mothers can't win? Either you get critised for using formula, or you get critised for breastfeeding because nobody wants to see you feeding your child! I believe it's a mother's right to feed her baby whatever & where ever!
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Why do men have "male boobs?" LOL
by JUSTNORMAL on March 23rd, 2007