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by Marguerite on November 19th, 2009
No, it's the most natural thing to do. I've seen breasts before also, so no big deal. I like to see the mother bonding with the baby. However, I've hardly ever seen any women breast feeding babies in public. If they do, they cover themselves pretty much.
by RC loves ice cream on November 19th, 2009
If I can eat in public I see no reason babies should not be allowed to.
by N I C K on November 19th, 2009
No, that's what breasts are for. If any perverts stare at them then that bugs me. It's amazing that women can flaunt their breasts as sex objects and that's fine but when they actually use them for their true purpose it's a big controversy.
by TheConfusedOne on November 19th, 2009
doesnt bug me at all...but then again, I am a teenager...my kind is usually happy to see breasts no matter what is on them. lol
but no seriously, it doesnt bug me. if it bugs people to see a woman breastfeeding an infant than those people should stop eating and drinking from places like Starbucks, and Burger King. basically the same thing.
we get the food and nourishment just like a baby would by breastfeeding...only differences are, we are paying for it, and its less healthy for us...lol sorry, i talk alot...i will end this now...lol
by Greekgod on November 19th, 2009
Not at all, a child needs to eat. perfectly natural. If it bothers a person they have too much time to moan about shit
by failed_stoic on November 19th, 2009
Not at all. Breast milk is the best food for infants. Why is the male upper-body not considered offensive but the female upper-body is?
by Universe Of Life on November 19th, 2009
Why would breast feeding which is as natural as breathing air bother others ... Hmmmm? ... Perhaps insecurity issues, perhaps more :) ... Whatever the reason, they need to grow up and learn more about life.
Pathetic!
by Symbeline on November 19th, 2009
No, I mean that's what breasts are for ain't they?
by LarryH54 on November 19th, 2009
Absolutely not! First, such women are nearly universally careful to cover up anyway, and even if she didn't, feeding a baby takes precedence over every other argument, even though it would be a beautiful sight in my opinion.
by Melissa on November 19th, 2009
No, as long as they take the time to sit and make the child comfortable while he eats. Not like this:
by killdrphil - reasonable for a madman on November 19th, 2009
I'm kind of neutral about it. I'm too much of a gentleman to stare so unfortunately I never get to see anything.
by Mokey on November 19th, 2009
No, babies need to be fed at certain times and if you lose that certain feeding it could throw their whole schuedule off,
by randomness - is now a Maestro on November 19th, 2009
Not at all. Babies need to be fed. Women shouldn't have to go somewhere and hide to feed their children. Breastfeeding is not something to be ashamed of, but we seem to be trying to make it something women should be ashamed of. I say pop out the breasts and let the babies feed. If people don't like it, they can turn their head and look the other way... no one is forcing them to stare.
by Alicon Wonderland on November 19th, 2009
When I was a server there were a lot of times when women would breastfeed, and this was at a nice restaurant too. Sure, they should cover themselves with a towel or something, especially at a restaurant, but otherwise it doesn't matter. It's perfectly natural, and I root for women who go against this stupid "breast feeding is gross" rumor that's going around these days.
by AnonymousGirl on November 19th, 2009
No. I personally don't think that this type of thing should bother anyone. Breastfeeding is perfectly natural. Would you rather a mother not feed her baby?
by ALM4 on November 19th, 2009
not really, i guess cuz i havent seen them in public...
by Defective_Brain on November 19th, 2009
not as long as they brought enough for everybody!
by eric on November 20th, 2009
I just don't understand why they get so mad when it's my turn.
by sweetielowe on November 19th, 2009
I breastfed both my children and although i didn't go out on a mission to do it in public i didn't let my kids starve either and was confident to do it if i needed to. I was always modest and covered with a sling shawl but if the act really did offend anyone nobody ever let me know (probably knows where i would have told them to stick theis eyes lol) . I think its the most beautiful and bonding thing in the world between a mum and baby and think that todays culture is making some people have a desensitisation to this sexual culture of ours all around us but be squeamish instead and take offense about the non sexual?
I'm glad that not many people share this view and hope that breastfeeding rates will impove.
Here in the uk its a lot more accepted i think and we actually have clean and comfortable breastfeeding rooms for new mums that feel nervous about it. Most women myself included just used them if available because it was easier than trying to wrap a wiggling baby in a shawl.
by Fiddle Playing Creole Bastard on November 19th, 2009
Nope. The breast has been way over-sexualized in our culture. It's only natural, I don't see why people get so bent out of shape about it.
by Sunshine in a COAT of Sunshine on November 19th, 2009
No. I do hope a women is discreet though.☼
by SmallTownCelebrity on November 19th, 2009
yeah,it does
by Anonymous on November 19th, 2009
Anything to do with breasts in public, I'm all for it.
by Battle Boars Infantry Wife on November 19th, 2009
no, as long as its not all out there and theyre covered up for the most part i have no issue.
by Kingpinn on November 19th, 2009
No. It bugs me when they hide their breasts & I can't watch.
by ANONYMOUS on November 19th, 2009
Not at all. I do think they should keep themselves covered so as to not offend someone. But it's a beautiful sight.
by DaniMac on November 20th, 2009
As a nursing mom, I'm glad to read these answers. Because I'm able to pump well, I tend to take a bottle w/ me for longer trips. I also shop more @ the few stores that offer nursing rooms. However, after almost 4 months of nursing I've gotten good @ covering up & will nurse in public if neccessary.
by Touch_of_The_Masters_Hand on November 20th, 2009
nah and with the way a lot of young females dress today making no real effort to cover themselves up at least when they are breast feeding there is a legitimate reason for their tits to be out in the open.
by TheJoker on November 20th, 2009
On a personal level I'll be honest & say it's something I'd rather not see.... however, I'd never dream of preventing someone from doing so.
by PrairieWind on November 20th, 2009
No
by Carl_07 on November 20th, 2009
No, that's what you call having freedom, lol
by Anonymous on November 20th, 2009
No, and it shouldn't bug you either, she's keeping her child alive.
+5
by Rony on November 20th, 2009
It just doesn't matter who gets bugged, it's the lifeline for the baby!
by Ms.Fits on November 19th, 2009
I couldn't care less, but for me personally, if I was breast feeding my baby I would use a pump and bottle some for when I go out in public, for my own comfort levels, I'm a very self conscious person
by Aksafari on November 19th, 2009
Certainly not.
by 4down2 on November 19th, 2009
no it,s normal.
by Twista on November 19th, 2009
I don't care but I wouldn't smile or melt around her either.
by Legend of my mind on November 19th, 2009
Not as long as it is her kid.
by Mountain Momma on November 19th, 2009
Not at all as long as they cover up. It's natural.
by ONLY138 on November 19th, 2009
Sometimes its actually exciting.
by Nutsy_Rail on November 19th, 2009
I consider myself as a casual observer in these instances.
by keep_on_dancing_to_the_tune_of_life on November 19th, 2009
Nope, simply because i also have a mother. .
by Alicia Honey on November 19th, 2009
No, but it does take some getting used to.
by luv2benudtx on February 15th, 2010
Absolutely not it is a natural thing and the best method in my opinion.
by Once here now gone... now back? on February 15th, 2010
Oh god yes it bothers me. It is a scary thing to see a woman feed their breasts, with the teeth and everything, like a fleshy fly trap. Sometimes I see them lure babies and I scream NO! and try to pull the child away and then the woman beats me and calls the police, but somehow I'm the bad guy, wtf?
No it doesn't, and I think it is stupid for people to get offended over natural things like this. I could understand it if the woman stopped in the middle of the side walk and people were having to walk around her or something, or she like dropped her kid or something and other people had to step over it, then it might make sense, or she was squirting at people.
Or I guess I could see it if she forgot to cover it back up and you were walking along not paying attention and are also short and bam get a nipple right in the eye. Yeah I could see the problem with that.
However to just stand or sit minding her own business feeding her kid? Why is this even an issue? Cause someone might see a nipple if they are staring at her? Why is that even an issue? Is it people taking the whole looking at breasts cause blindness thing a little too far? Putting dirty thoughts in men's or other women's minds?
My mother breast fed me in public, I just asked her and she said people constantly bitched at her for it and she either ignored them or told them off. She says she wonders if getting pregnant and being seen in public is going to be wrong some day.
by Anonymous on December 2nd, 2009
It doesnt bug me at all. I do when i have to. Breast feeding has actually saved me money and cleaning bottles so why not do it
by precious_ena14 on November 29th, 2009
Why would it bug me.... Its a beautiful thing for a mother to breastfeed her child even in public! What the hell did god give women breasts for?
by Baggins on November 29th, 2009
No, so long as it's done modestly and in good taste. Not blatantly and arrogantly. In other words, cover it up.
by RubyReds on November 19th, 2009
If she has to do it in public she can just make sure that everything is covered under the babyblanket. I dont want to see her teeteee! Cant see why they really have to do it in public, there is babyrestrooms everywhere nowadays.
+4
by fluffylucy on July 8th, 2010
babies have got to eat, even when they're in public.
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