Breastfeeding, Is It Ok To Do In Public? (Page 2)

[Anonymous]

I was breastfed as a baby, and I think I drank a lot of my mother's milk. All I know is that she just fed me the other breast after I finished the content from one breast. So, I do agree with the idea that babies, all babies, should be breastfed.

However, doing it in public may involve a bit of discreet behavior. I know this young Catholic woman who went to this rosary meeting, and her baby was there. She just had a blanket-like thing over her upper body and held the baby underneath. Immediately, I knew that she was likely breastfeeding the child. See? Even Catholics are not disturbed by breastfeeding in public! Sure, you can breastfeed in public, but it's best to be discreet and mindful about it.

[poopedmypantsagain]

To me it is very natural and should not be frowned upon ever, that is one problem that is in this world and it will not go away.. that when something is as natural as that as well as other things.. some people will always complain just to create problems and have their voices heard

[ladsin]

I didn't read the whole thing, but what I did read was really good!

For me the issue is that in society (especially America) the nipple is considered to be sexual. When it comes to much art and the like if there is a nipple it is considered pornography. That is the argument for why it is wrong, I feel it is stupid though. It's just the human body, I don't get why people are so scared/ offended by it.

[PippiL]

It makes me happy to see moms nursing their babies. Nothing better for a baby than breast milk. It supplies them with rich sustenance, antibodies, and even bacteria for a healthy gut and immune system. Plus, it takes a lot of time, patience, and devotion to nurse a baby. When you see a mother breastfeeding, you know she loves her little one to the moon and back.
We as a society should encourage this in any way that we can, in my opinion.

[Anonymous]

I'm for it - as long as you don't have your tit out for all to see.

And I've happened to see that; not something I was overly fond of (and I'm very straight). It was bizzare walking towards the canteen in your university to see a girl with one of her tit out... I was left thinking she must be totally insane, then thought as I approached her she must have a kid somewhere - no kid to be see anywhere near her.

When I returned from the canteen and was walking the same way (the only way) I saw that a guy had sat down at her table, a couple, and she had finally covered up and I noticed a little crib and assumed there was a kid there under a blanket.

But totally bizarre... if your guy takes your kid somewhere, to the toilet or wherever, then button the eff up !

[MimTcgraw]

Yes it is OK and yes it is natural for human beings and yes I didn't read any of this because I don't need to... But most people should... because most newborns would love to bond with their mothers and their milk! I did... Here's my message: If you don't like it... then don't procreate! BABY'S NEED A MOTHER'S MILK!

[Wizbit]

Only problem with what you say is that most of the people who don't like it are the ones who don't procreate

[MimTcgraw]

@Wizbit probably true
Why don't people like that direct their anger in something worthwhile? It amazes me how this subject keeps coming up. Breastfeeding mothers should never be attacked

[Wizbit]

I agree completely. I get so furious reading this sort of crap. If people don't like seeing it they should look at something else. I don't like seeing dogs shit on the street but I don't stand and watch then post on the internet about how much I hate it.

[Anonymous]

But breastfeedibg in public is not rude or bad taste in ANY WAY. Yes you can cover up and and cover whole damn baby, but of some boob shows, it isn't rude. It is not distracting. Stop being so damn sensitive people. by the way Comparing breastfeeding to sex is pretty far off.

[AGELICATHECONFUSED]

I myself have ne very really enjoyed the sight. I think women should be allowed to, as long as they're breasts are covered. I think it's atrocious how women in Times Square can walk around topless without trouble , but when a baby is hungry , the mother can't feed them.

[honeybones]

I think it is beautiful and natural and people need to stop. Why don't they go a boo down stars showing off their entire boobs and butts merely covered by some tiny cloth? Society is getting ridiculous and they shouldn't ban or have anything against breast feeding an infant. Also most women cover themselves with a blankie in public so it's not like they're exposing themselves.

[lolatyou]

I don't think it's ok to just whip your boob out and start feeding your baby in the middle of Times Square but if you're sitting some where and just discretely do it, with a cover, then you really can't see anything. I don't understand everyone getting so offended by breast feeding. Would you seriously rather a baby be hungry than for you to have to look away, get over yourselves lol

[AnnVdB]

ofcourse its ok. People should get over themselves, it are just damn breasts and a mom can feed her baby wherever the fuck she wants. We create a very hostile environment with ridiculous rules if we see a moms naked breast breastfeeding her child and labeling this as bad or obscene or whatever. Seriously... I dont get it. I can see any breast and I am never offended. The human body will never offend me as long its not used to attack me :P

[Anonymous]

Anyone who thinks that a woman breastfeeding in public is wrong, needs a kick in the teeth. Breastfeeding is what they are intended for.
Society seems perfectly ok with females 13-40 walking around with their ass, labia, and tits hanging out of their clothes, exposing and flaunting their sexual parts for attention and forcing their sexuality onto people in public who are not asking to see it (Like visual rape) but heaven forbid a mother use her breast for the intended purpose.

It just goes to show how absolutely retarded our society is.

[Dulcedulcexoxo]

Since its a 100 percent natural and women can have their ass cheeks hanging out and no one says anything. something as natural as popping out the boon and feeding your kid is ok. it's funny how this is a worldwide problem.

[lumos]

Ehm, I've seen plenty of negative criticism towards so called "booty shorts", and people shaming these girls for not wearing shorts that cover more. Lots of people have a problem with them.

[SnowHearth]

I breastfed my daughters.

I remember one day I was in a public place and we all were having some quiet moment, I was breastfeeding my eldest daughter, who at the time was my only one, when a dude approached me and insulted me, causing my girl cry breaking that beautiful peaceful moment everyone was having.
As everyone looked at us, I punched the guy in the face, and then attempted to calm my daughter.

I enjoyed when the people looked at the guy, like saying "what a fucking idiot."

[Doofey]

I imagine some times in public it is inappropriate, for example during a bussiness meeting. There are people who do not like seeing public breast feeding because it makes them uncomfortable or because of their religion. That's why in general if someone can breast feed in private that would probably be better out of respect for others. Personally I don't have a problem with it.

[Anonymous]

She doesn't need to cover the kids head in a blanket to be discreet. Without a blanket, in normal maternity/breast feeding clothes, she's usually got less of her breasts on show than a woman would have wearing a low cut top. The babies big ass head is there covering up a lot too. Unless women should also stop wearing low cut tops that show half her boob or even more sometimes, women shouldn't have to put their baby under a blanket to feed it... There's a lot less on show when feeding.

[Ginnyweasley97]

It's a mother feeding her child. It is totally natural and America needs to take a chill pill. Only in America can you use boobs to sell anything from burgers to cars but you use it to do what they were meant for, everyone loses their minds.

[Under_The_Sun]

Would you like to have a blanket to yoir face when you're eating? Seriously... this is too dumb. To the hell with your morals, let the baby have its meal whenever it wants ad if people feel offended, they can choke in their on blood.

[Anonymous]

All I'm saying is that there should be some private spaces designed for just that, so that we can all function normnally whithin society even though we have a child who needs feeding.
That being said, no I would personally not feel comfortable pulling a breast out for the whole world to see, even if it is to feed my child.
The reasons behind this are debatable, breasts are sexualized bla bla bla. It's all true, but hey, the consequences are there. Others made our bed, now we'll lie in it.

[Anonymous]

As long as they have an udder cover like in that first photo it's fine. I don't see what the issue is. They can breastfeed in public and not have a fuss be made. The solution already exists. I think some people just want to bitch for the sake of bitching.