Doesn't really bother me that badly. But I prefer them to do something like I've seen some women do: Put a light blanket over their shoulder and the baby. Doesn't hinder it, and it creates abit of modesty.
Breast feeding in public
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Yeah because thats always possible. Not all women want to use a bottle. even if the milk has been expressed the baby might refuse it. My best friend breast fed and her little boy just refused to take the bottle at all. I did for a while aswel. It's generally just feeding on demand, you can't have an accurate measure on how much the baby feeds while you are breast feeding, at times I felt like I was constantly at it like every hour.
If it's a newborn then chances are if your breastfeeding and you are out they will need feeding. No amount of planning ahead will stop that. Id like to see you get a 2 week old baby in a routine. Its an absolute nightmare, that's why I soon changed to bottle feeding
You could feed them 5 minutes before you go out & only go out for an hour but still need to stop to feed
Anyways, breastfeeding in public doesn't bother me. It's totally natural & it's not like these women are flaunting themselves, it's done very discreetly for the most part
I understand that if a child needs to feed, than they need to, but if it can be helped, try to find a somewhat private place first. If you're at home, it's one thing to do it on the couch with relatives, but not like at a mall.
Meh it's not that big a deal really it's about maturity. That's really all that there needs to be said. I don't mind if someone needs to breast feed in public. It's what boobs are for anywayz
Whipdee freaking doo. Nah it's alright in my opinion. nothing bad about it. The benefit of the baby outweighs the disgust of random ppl.
Whipdee freaking doo. Nah it's alright in my opinion. nothing bad about it. The benefit of the baby outweighs the disgust of random ppl.
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Id rather sit on a bench in the mall than find the disgusting baby change toilets and do it in there, they really are rank. If there IS somewhere better to go then do you not think they will go to said places? Women don't intentionally breast feed in public to make people feel uncomfortable
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Ugh, if people are too immature to deal with a mother feeding her child, because 'OMG BOOBIEZ!!1!', then that is their problem and the easiest option is just not to look. The child needs fed, and it is not as if the mother is parading around topless waggling her tits in people's faces.. no, she will most likely be discreet about it and if people choose to be bothered by it, then like I said, that is their problem.
I honestly don't understand the purpose of allowing a child to starve simply because of the delicate sensibilities of the people around them. I don't think people within my culture have a problem with a child being fed. I hate to speak for my entire culture, but I would like to think we see it as common sense. Children eat constantly. How is the mother going to get anything done if she has to continually run and hide every time she has to feed her child? Why should the mother have to run and hide? Is she supposed to be punished?
I would think the European cultures would be supportive of mothers feeding their children. When I was in Germany, I saw very little censorship of breasts in general. Judging from the reactions of many people in this thread, it looks to me as if breastfeeding is considered more offensive than a woman exposing her breasts to stimulate sexual arousal in another person. (In fact, I won a nude torso as a prize at this festival called Heinerfest. One of the rides I rode had exposed breasts as part of the artwork.)
Children should be allowed to eat peacefully and unadulterated. Mothers don't feed their children out of a desire for sexual arousal... they feed their children out of necessity. If a mother doesn't feed her child, her milk glands can become painfully engorged. If the child doesn't eat, it can become malnourished or sick. In extreme cases it can even starve to death. Try as I may, I can't understand why this cultural phenomenon exists. It appears to me that people have overactive sexual imaginations and super delicate sensibilities.
I would think the European cultures would be supportive of mothers feeding their children. When I was in Germany, I saw very little censorship of breasts in general. Judging from the reactions of many people in this thread, it looks to me as if breastfeeding is considered more offensive than a woman exposing her breasts to stimulate sexual arousal in another person. (In fact, I won a nude torso as a prize at this festival called Heinerfest. One of the rides I rode had exposed breasts as part of the artwork.)
Children should be allowed to eat peacefully and unadulterated. Mothers don't feed their children out of a desire for sexual arousal... they feed their children out of necessity. If a mother doesn't feed her child, her milk glands can become painfully engorged. If the child doesn't eat, it can become malnourished or sick. In extreme cases it can even starve to death. Try as I may, I can't understand why this cultural phenomenon exists. It appears to me that people have overactive sexual imaginations and super delicate sensibilities.
I agree. I your gonna breast feed in public, be considerate towards everyone else. besides, you never know if some creep is gettin' off on you, if you know what I mean...
Hippie Kev
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At the end of the day a breast is just a mammary gland, "W00t, hell yeah!" that really gets the mojo flowing....yeeah right.
The only time it could be considered offensive is if you happen to look on the process in a sexual way in which case it could be considered public nudity and exposure.
But if you do look at in that way then I believe you're the one who needs to mature a little and accept the fact it's just a gland that produces nourishment for a young child.
If you get thrills from that, then I guess it's just a bonus right?
The only time it could be considered offensive is if you happen to look on the process in a sexual way in which case it could be considered public nudity and exposure.
But if you do look at in that way then I believe you're the one who needs to mature a little and accept the fact it's just a gland that produces nourishment for a young child.
If you get thrills from that, then I guess it's just a bonus right?
Exactly, the baby needs to be fed. Some kids just don't like formula-milk.
OMG BOOBIEZ!!1! XD Funny... ahem, but your absolutely right!
People are just immature.
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Ofcourse women can give breast feeding in public! I mean, it's not like breasts can be shocking (or the contrary, to most people)
or something, if there's a baby ttatched to it...
or something, if there's a baby ttatched to it...
I saw a mom do it in public once, she had brought a blanket with her, and she just covered the baby up and stuff so she could have some privacy. I think that's the way it should be done.
Yes, why show anything that is supposed to be sacred? I mean its ok , to nurture your young but human beings deserve privacy because they have the intellect above wild animals. We wear bras, clothes for a reason , and it should not be excused for this reason, breast feeding. If it is done with something covering it up then it is more acceptable than not.