Should Breastfeeding in public be allowed?
I'm doing this poll because I breastfeed my babies and was made to feel an outcast and ashamed of my breastfeeding. I'm kinda upset about it and wanted to know where everyone stands.:confused:
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Should Breastfeeding in public be allowed?
I'm doing this poll because I breastfeed my babies and was made to feel an outcast and ashamed of my breastfeeding. I'm kinda upset about it and wanted to know where everyone stands.:confused:
My bf had a woman come in to his store that he works at and she just pulled out her breast, completely uncovered, and had the baby feeding while they talked about the price of a unit. He, and the three other male employees in the store, were a bit uncomfortable over the whole thing. I personally think with a little baby blanket thrown over your shoulder to cover up a little bit, it's not a big deal and very natural... but in our society with the way it is I'm not sure being basically topless should be normal.
It's definitely nothing to be ashamed of or an outcast for. I would just error on the side of modesty while doing it myself.
I think it shouldn't be done at all. If it's obscene for a man to pee behind a tree then it's equally obscene for a woman to breast feed in public.
I thought we'd moved past this one, really. Be discreet, in a car or a dressing room if possible, and keep the baby covered with a light blanket. To start during a sales meeting is just rude; excusing yourself and letting the customer know you'll come back in a few minutes is not out of the question.
Urination and breastfeeding are very different. There is nothing wrong with breastfeeding in public, as long as you cover up. Decency, mosesty, public nudity, call it what you will. But once the nipple is covered what is the difference to a woman in a bikini top or sports bra running around the park? Coverage wise people, not bouncy bouncy wink wink nudge nudge, get out of the gutter.
If you need to feed, then you need to feed. It really does become a health issue for both the child and the mother.
As for the lady whipping one out in the middle of a conversation, very bad form. Go find a spot to sit down with the child. Holy chripstycle.
I think it should be fine to breastfeed in public. Personal judgement would need to be used though on when and where to do it, and yes it would be polite to keep covered with a light blanket. Just because a person is breastfeeding doesn't mean they shouldn't be considerate of others.
Just wrong. I've been to out to eat before and have seen mothers doing this. I know a kids gotta eat, but go to the bathroom and do it, no one wants to see it. I don't care if they have a little baby blanket to put over the babies head, I still know what's going on under that blanket. I'm a dude and could never say something to mother doing it in public, but if I was a woman I walk right up to her and tell her to go some where private and do it. The worst kind are the women that know it's makes people uncomfortable and so they are twice as obnoxious about it to get attention. I hate those people, "look at me, I know you don't want to see it, but I'm breast feeding in public, yeah me".
I do it. *shrug* I use a modified wrap thing from urban nomad that fully covers without being too hot. People sometimes give me looks but I try and just be as discreet and kind about it as I can.
If I see that I am making people uncomfortable then I do try and move somewhere else.
To those who suggest doing it in a bathroom stall or a car- it's not that easy. Breastfeeding puts a lot of strain on the neck and shoulders even more so if you don't have a good chair or comfortable place to sit. It can also cause gas/hiccups/spit ups for the baby if the positioning is not right.
EDIT: On bottlefeeding- Pumped milk is only good for like 4 hours unless it is frozen or refrigerated. It can be very inconvenient to try and bottle feed if you are trying to do attachment style feeding on demand. Also doctors don't recommend doing it too soon in the child's life or they can begin to reject the breast in favor of the bottle. A
The problem IMHO is the inability of western culture to reconcile the ideals of sexual woman with motherly woman. Boobs=Sexy & Functional
Weird I know- weirded me out at first too and I'm a woman!
hell if i had boobs i'd do it in public..
But Drix, you do have boobs. O_O
But Mori is right about society being weird.
Ok, hold on. Have you SEEN the condition of most public bathrooms? There's nowhere to sit down, nothing is clean. Would YOU go eat your meal in a public bathroom? Why would you expect a baby to have to? That's just nasty and disgusting.
Breastfeeding is vastly better for mother and child than nursing. That's been proven. I'm not saying bottlefeeding is wrong, as I think each mother needs to make the choice that is best for her and her child. But if she chooses to breastfeed, she should not be made to feel an outcast or perv or anything else for making that decision. That's the same as punishing her for doing what is best for her child.
I believe in our society, it is advisable to be discreet and preserve your modesty while feeding your child, but that a woman should be able to breastfeed anywhere that a woman could give a child a bottle. To say otherwise is discrimination.
Topless with babies party! Yeah! :p Please drink responsibly.
why not? so long as they are appropriate, and not like many guys will actually complain about this. no offense.
some people are to stupid to realize that when a baby is hungry you HAVE to feed it, and if you dont then some nazi will ridicule you and talk about how you shouldnt have a child that you wont feed
people need to worry about themselves rather than wtf everyone else is doing, and the ones who cry about others most of the time hardly have a handle on their own life and have become self richous tyrants for their own beliefs
theres been a few times where people have opened their mouth when they shouldnt have to me and they sure as hell wish they hadnt by the time i was done with them
Beefcake, I bet they regretted it sorely. :) You are a man of strong opinions. Glad to see we agree.
Breastfeeding is no different than you or I walkin down the street stuffing burgers into our mouths. I have been more disgusted watching the eating habits of a lot of adults but Never by something that is as natural as breathing. Why are we the only animal (and like it or not we are animals) that takes to feeding both ourselves and our kin un natural foodstuffs?
babe + boob + public = :)
Alot of people think that. But I even have my hiden plesures....Hehe.
Look at it and I slice off yeh throat. :D
I LOVE BOOOBS!!!!!
They're just so cute and round and cuddly
I love your boobs
i look for four thing above all... ass, face, legs, and personality
how did this turn into a talk about sexual preferences
yeah i'm shallow but personality is at least second
Wow guys... just wow.
Perhaps you could steer this conversation back on topic before someone goes a bit too far?
wat?.. its still somewhat related to boobs.. :/
*nodnod*.....
Mod Edit for content.
wat i had to get it back on track
I'm sorry I said anything.
*shakes head*