Breast feeding in public

One of my old teachers could write on a whiteboard with two hands simultaneously, each writing separate paragraphs. So then all of us should be able to do that too? One anecdotal example is not a good one in this case. Perhaps that woman has had a great many children, or perhaps not. But assuming everyone should find something easy because one person does, does not make much sense
 
I'm just saying if she can juggle doing three things at once, how hard is it for other mothers to just drape a blanket over their baby while sitting down?
 
being considerate of others isnt easy most of the time. then again what is?

besides popping out loads of babies just so you can take them down to the park and flop your tits out to breast feed them all just so you look trendy. i mean...my mum was still taking me down to the park to breast feed me last year. i've only been off the tit for a year. but let me tell you, she is so fucking trendy right now.
 
I have no problem with ladies breast feeding in public. Breast feeding is the most beneficial thing a mother can do for her newborn, and I think anyone who thinks that it is sexually explicit should really get their heads checked. Seriously, I can't comprehend how anyone can find it sexually explicit when a lady is feeding her newborn in the most natural way possible.

Now, I don't think that this means it's okay for a lady to make a point of drawing attention whilst doing it, but if they're perfectly casual about it, then just let it be. :mokken:

As I said, breast feeding is the most beneficial thing a mother can do for her newborn as well as herself. Here are some of the benefits it has for the mother:

- Reduces the risk of breast cancer. This is lowered by as much as 25%.
- Reduces the risk of uterine and ovarian cancer.
- Reduces the risk of developing Osteoporosis.
- Benefits child spacing. Breastfeeding delays ovulation and allows the mother to, if she wishes, to practice natural child spacing.
- Better emotional health. Studies have shown that breastfeeding mothers show less post natal depression and/or anxiety.
- Easier to lose "baby weight". Those extra pounds that get put on during pregnancy. The easiest way to lose that is through breast feeding.
- And the simple fact that it costs a hell of a lot less to breast feed than it does to formula feed. A benefit for both mother and father. :monster:

And the benefits for the newborn:

- Protects against a HUGE list of illnesses.
- Enhances their immune system. The first stage of breastfeeding isn't actually providing milk as such for your newborn. Breasts excrete colostrum, which guards your newborn's immune system by forming a protective layer over their mucous membranes in the intestines, nose, and throat.

The benefits also last longer than the time spent breast feeding. People who were breast fed in their first one or two years generally maintain a much healthier lifestyle than those who aren't. Even as an adult, you are less likely to develop diseases such as type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and you also have a reduced risk of developing a high blood pressure.

So my point is... Just let mothers be able to do the best thing possible for their newborn and still go about their daily lives as normal.
 
No one said they shouldn't be able to breastfeed though. I think people are getting confused about that side of the argument
 
Seriously many women doesnt use a modesty cloth. Man even my aunts used to do in public. I speak for the dutch ppl obviously.

Is a modesty cloth tht much to ask for!

Tits are erotic, even from a young age checking cheeky magazines from my father I got aroused by breasts and nipples. Its biology the sight triggers something in the brain. Dont know the organs name. Same for cleavage.

Well let me tell there is nothing erotic about a breast when its near a baby.

I think the issue is being discrete about it. Its something private. Women dont get aroused by mens nipples or breasts, maybe when they are ripped? So shallow and then women wont complain.

Man titties are delicious too ya know All ladies.

I dont want any kind of titty near my food, except with honey or whipped cream.
 
Squidward said:
No one said they shouldn't be able to breastfeed though. I think people are getting confused about that side of the argument
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I know many people here aren't opposed to breastfeeding, but think that a lady should be more discrete about it. It may seem very easy to just have the newborn in a sling, so that the feeding isn't very noticeable. But you have to bear in mind what it's like carrying a baby for nine months. I'm not saying I know any better, but having witnessed it second hand... Some people can just breeze through their pregnancy as if it was nothing, but in a lot of cases it's tough. And then there's the general stresses of looking after a newborn anyway. Particularly in the first year, all you ever think about is what's best for your child and to just not give a crap about anyone else. :monster:

When our little man was born, we just didn't have the time to be more considerate towards others. It's not that we didn't care about anyone else, it's just that all our focus went on doing what's best for our little man. He came first and foremost, still does and always will.

Forgive me if I got the wrong message again though. :monster:

EDIT: Also, I'm actually intrigued as to how many people will change their minds should they ever have a baban. :D I know that having a son completely changed my outlook on life.
 
Squidward said:
No one said they shouldn't be able to breastfeed though. I think people are getting confused about that side of the argument
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They're not confused about it. Some just maximize the issue by misrepresenting it. Just how some make into a a breastfeeding thing in general, some will try to bring up things like Sharia law, misogyny, and any and everything else to make disagreeing with such things equal to dark, personified evil :D.
 
Sincerely said:
people need to get a grip and stop moaning about petty non issues like this. try addressing some of the real problems with society instead of hounding mothers who want to feed their babies.
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Might be an old quote but I do agree with it. I really couldn't give a flying fuck whether or not a woman breastfeeds in public or not.

I walk past a woman breastfeeding with a blanket to cover her breast. I walk past and file it under "irrelevant things that happened to me today".

I walk past a woman breastfeeding without a blanket and her breasts exposed. I walk past and file it under "irrelevant things that happened to me today".

I have more important things to think about.

But then again I'm someone who generally does not get offended by what other people do. Although reading this thread you would think that people walk around shitting and shagging in public. I have urinated and had sex in public so maybe that't why I think that way. :hmmm: Not at the same time though! :pooley:
 
I am currently breast feeding. I have a cover but I have yet to feed in public. There was a time however, my husband and I were in a rush to get to the funeral and forgot the cover. At lunch after the services, our baby needed to feed. Not wanting to make a scene, I went into the bath room (Which was a bit gross) into the handicap stall, and tried my best to do it standing and ended up giving him enough food to hold him over until we got home. No one is perfect, sometimes we forget things.

Having a wrap may not always conceal the boobs. When I have people over at my house, I'll cover up. However, my son will grab at the cover while he is feeding and yank on it, he could easily expose the breast.

There are shirts that are made so that you can easily pull out one boob (Heck many V-necks will allow this) The baby's head will cover up most of the boob while it is feeding. (More breast would probably be exposed while wearing a bikini.) The nipple will probably be visible for less than ten seconds. (While the baby is feeding, its mostly in its mouth anyways)

I don't think that it is correct to compare the penis to the breast. Men and women cannot expose their penis' or vaginas. However, women cannot expose their breast in public while men can expose theirs (And some have larger breasts than women.) It would be nice to change this view.

Lastly, women do need a lot of support for breast feeding. The more support she has, she will more likely be able to breast feed for longer. (1 year I think is best) In the begining, breast feeding can be very painful. For me, it felt like my baby had teeth and I used dread feeding time. I understand why women would give up on breast feeding early. Pumping can also be painful and take a while to get enough milk. For me, it takes over an hour just to get five ounces whereas a feeding will take only about 10-15 minutes.

Also, it's not always as simple as pulling out a bottle. If a mother does pull out a bottle, whether it's breast milk or formula, you can bet that there will be women out there who will critisize her for doing so and some will go as far as to tell her she's abusive for not strictly breast feeding. Basically, if your a mom, any decision you make will be met with scorn by someone else.

By the way, the most vocal people about breastfeeding in public are attachment parents and neo hippies. Not so much feminists. Infact, I've often seen that feminists are divided on the issue.
 
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