Breastfeeding in public around the world - Page 2

Liebling:-))) · 09-21-2007, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Angel

Honestly, it never really bothers me when I see mothers breast-feeding their babies in public places and I still don't understand why some people have a problem with mothers nursing their babies while out in public places...It’s clear that some people really do have an issue with it, but I just don’t understand the problem, if it really bothers some people then don’t stare, problem solved!!!

yeah I know...

Maria · 09-23-2007, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Angel

Honestly, it never really bothers me when I see mothers breast-feeding their babies in public places and I still don't understand why some people have a problem with mothers nursing their babies while out in public places...It’s clear that some people really do have an issue with it, but I just don’t understand the problem, if it really bothers some people then don’t stare, problem solved!!!

Have you ever breast-fed your kids in public places before ?

Angel · 09-23-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Maria

Have you ever breast-fed your kids in public places before ?

no cause I didn't breastfed them..

CorasMama · 09-24-2007, 07:16 PM

I breastfed my Cora until she weaned herself at age 2.5 and I had no problem with nursing her in public. I never covered up with a blanket or anything, because she hated it. Who wants to eat with a blanket over their head? I only had one problem, one mall security guard came up to me and told me wouldn't I be more comfortable in the bathroom? I just said, no I wouldn't be more comfortable, but if you would be more comfortable eating your lunch in the bathroom, I think it's over there --> !

Nearly every state has some sort of protection for breastfeeding in public. It is not indecent exposure, and frankly shows less breast than many ads we see posted larger than life all over.

GarnetTigerMom · 09-30-2007, 03:22 PM

I am with Joile all the way,, I do agree breast feeding is best for babies and I do breast feed my daughter since it healthly and richer than powered formula. If I have to feed my daugther in public or any place else,, I would use a blanket over my shoulder to feed my child. If people don't like mothers breast feeding their babies,, then don't complain to us. Our children comes first.

fredfam1 · 10-01-2007, 12:07 AM

Have you guys seen the cool shirts that are designed for breast feeding?
They open up the sides with flaps and you can't even tell what the little
guy is doing under there!

Wish they had those when my guys were little! Just a blanket for me.
On my third kid I was pretty much, feed whenever where ever. But by
the time my 7nth got here I didn't care who was watching!

The cutest thing I ever saw was at my doctors office where a mom with
15 month old twins were running around the office and they got hungry.
The mom had a big baggy shirt on and was sitting on a chair. One child
came up to her on her left and the other on her right. Under the shirt
they went! They nursed for about 10 mins and came out from under the
shirt and went back to running around the room! The mom didn't miss
a beat in her conversation with her friend.

CatoCooper13 · 10-01-2007, 06:32 PM

Breastfeeding is a natural thing - I don't see anyone complaining about animals breastfeeding THEIR brood...are there anyone complaining about that? No difference for human female beings breastfeeding their babies when they're hungry. When they're hungry, they're hungry..feed them, don't delay, that's not cool. You know?

lilitalia89 · 10-02-2007, 08:22 PM

I dislike when mothers breastfeed in public, I just think that should be done in a private room or something like that...not in public

morbid-mongoose · 10-03-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Liebling:-)))

Eyeful of breast-feeding mom sparks outrage - Women's Health - MSNBC.com

Aww, I thought that magazine cover was adorable.

fredfam1 · 10-04-2007, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by morbid-mongoose

Aww, I thought that magazine cover was adorable.

Agreement! I have photos of breastfeeding all my babies and my husband
took them. He is normally very prudish about even naked baby pics but
he thinks these are precious. As do I. Nursing is wonderful!

R2D2 · 10-04-2007, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fredfam1

Agreement! I have photos of breastfeeding all my babies and my husband
took them. He is normally very prudish about even naked baby pics but
he thinks these are precious. As do I. Nursing is wonderful!

Agreed. My mother who is a keen amateur photographer, took photos of me breastfeeding my little one and I treasure those pictures.

I also have a friend who adopted a little 3 year old from overseas and she successfully breastfed this child for a while. It wasn't easy for her but she did it.

Handsome_Smiley · 10-05-2007, 01:45 PM

I have to say, if a baby needs to eat, then whip it out and feed him. Who wants to have their head covered while they stuff their face? Who wants to go to a bathroom and eat? Who wants to eat in semi-dark area?

If someone is breast-feeding and ppl around her are unconfrontble, then they have the right to get up and leave. Mother's have the right to feed their kids, if they don't ppl will call cps on them. If she does it infrount of everyone, then there is prof she feeds them. Also, won't it be more rude to ask her to cover up or leave cause her baby is hungry?

I also have to say, women also don't need to show off that she breast feed. Be a little on the down-low about it. Don't like take off the shirt to feed the baby.

morbid-mongoose · 10-05-2007, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Handsome_Smiley

Who wants to go to a bathroom and eat?

No one.

VanG · 11-04-2007, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by R2D2

I also have a friend who adopted a little 3 year old from overseas and she successfully breastfed this child for a while. It wasn't easy for her but she did it.

This got my attention. You meant someone who adopt 3 years old and breastfed her for while at age 3? Or you mean someone breastfed her before adopt? I am very confused about this quote. I didn't mean to offense you just want to be clear.

Maria · 11-04-2007, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lilitalia89

I dislike when mothers breastfeed in public, I just think that should be done in a private room or something like that...not in public

Was it because, the mother has no " fur " around her breasts to prevent from other people to see her breastfeedin' ? Look at the cows, they breastfeed their calfs and it doesn't offend people. I am sure you wouldn't say anythin' about the cows if, you see one. Don't forget that people are humans and it is normal for mothers to breastfeed their babies in public ... so much just like cows without ashamed. It doesn't mean that the mothers will have to SHOW their naked breasts for other people to see. Mind their own business and let the mothers do their job to feed their babies in public. Just leave the mothers alone. Mothers doesn't have to go home and breastfeed their babies and, then come back to where the mothers have left off. It is such a waste for goin' back and forth.

If, you ask me if, I breastfed all my kids in public. The answer is yes. Long time ago.

deafdyke · 11-04-2007, 05:56 PM

My mom's a lactation consultant. She says that the biggest barrier to breastfeeding is b/c boobs are seen as completely sexual things.
For crying out loud, a breast is ultiarian................YES, they are sexual, but almost everything is sexual. Back in the old days, people thought that things like ankles, legs etc were sexual. (some uberconservative types like extremely conservative Christians and Islams still think that. Witness for example, the fact that some christians think that women need to dress in ankle lengh skirts and the fact that some Islams make women walk around in one of those chadors, those garments that completely cover EVERYTHING, head to toe)

VanG · 11-04-2007, 06:10 PM

Ok- Animal breastfeeding is offensive. (NOT)

Of course not, people don't pay attention to the animals but to human.

I am male and I don't see any problem with female breastfeeding baby as part of cycle. If you don't like see them do that then don't look at it. That is all.

GalaxyAngel · 11-04-2007, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CorasMama

I breastfed my Cora until she weaned herself at age 2.5 and I had no problem with nursing her in public. I never covered up with a blanket or anything, because she hated it. Who wants to eat with a blanket over their head? I only had one problem, one mall security guard came up to me and told me wouldn't I be more comfortable in the bathroom? I just said, no I wouldn't be more comfortable, but if you would be more comfortable eating your lunch in the bathroom, I think it's over there --> !

Nearly every state has some sort of protection for breastfeeding in public. It is not indecent exposure, and frankly shows less breast than many ads we see posted larger than life all over.

I like your attudies!
Way to go!

What more, Don't give people or Security a damn! Importance to have feed baby come w/breastfeed! Don't let baby hollering or cries out of loud front of public.. because hungry.. That nature!

I wish I could have breastfeed rest of my 3 babies but can't.. due dehydrated Milk. Only the way, I have to provide my 4th baby come w/milk formula. (My baby is coming anytime due... but don't know when... Actually baby due Nov 22nd 2007) I believe my baby will come around my arms soon before due.

Peachy Lady · 11-04-2007, 10:40 PM

I breastfed both my daughters when they were babies in the public. I just put blanket over their head when they're hungry. I breastfed them in the mall, restaurant, anywhere. I'm strong believer in breastfeeding babies when able to because of all the good nutritions and vitamins in mother's milk for the baby.

Bear · 11-05-2007, 06:16 AM

I wonder though how breastfeeding in public will be looked upon with the breast pumps being used more and more?

I'm not saying it is wrong to breast feed in public, just wondering what will happen in the future with breast pumps that can pump out the milk and be stored in bottles?

LakeTahoe · 11-05-2007, 06:31 AM

I baby sat a baby girl almost 2 years ago...she was breast fed.. I had no problem feed her from pumped milk. She know the difference! Smart girl. She know when shes with me, she know bottles and if with her mama, know breast time.

Her mama pumped milk few times a day and even at work too (she do it in private in the bathroom) and one time at night like 1-2 AM in case her milk get full.

She's healthy 2 years old now. I miss her!

I breast fed my son till almost 14 months old. And he's still healthy as a horse! He rarely get sick. WOW! I am amazed how much breast milk does the work!

I know it is not for EVERYONE. Some cannot due to not enough milk, dried up for no reason, medications that affect the milk, under weigh (my mom was one of them when she had me, dr told her no breast feed cuz her weigh was under), etc etc.

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Originally Posted by Bear

I wonder though how breastfeeding in public will be looked upon with the breast pumps being used more and more?

I'm not saying it is wrong to breast feed in public, just wondering what will happen in the future with breast pumps that can pump out the milk and be stored in bottles?

GarnetTigerMom · 11-05-2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear

I wonder though how breastfeeding in public will be looked upon with the breast pumps being used more and more?

I'm not saying it is wrong to breast feed in public, just wondering what will happen in the future with breast pumps that can pump out the milk and be stored in bottles?

That already been happening today, women do use breast pumps for babies for varies reasons. I am one of them.

Handsome_Smiley · 11-10-2007, 02:08 AM

I know a lot of mothers are using breast pumps cause more mothers are working and that allows their babies to still have breast milk then formala milk.

My wife tried to breast feed our daughter, but her milk was to waterly and didn't have enough calories. We had to use the breast pump, since Jazzy was in the NICU for almost a month.

horselover61 · 11-11-2007, 10:14 AM

I breastfed my son in a private room and enjoy being bonding with my sweet boy. I enjoyed my time with him while I breastfed him. That chance will not last forever as you breastfed and get that chance while you can. I am glad I got my chances.

09-30-2007, 03:22 PM	#35 (permalink)
GarnetTigerMom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,545	I am with Joile all the way,, I do agree breast feeding is best for babies and I do breast feed my daughter since it healthly and richer than powered formula. If I have to feed my daugther in public or any place else,, I would use a blanket over my shoulder to feed my child. If people don't like mothers breast feeding their babies,, then don't complain to us. Our children comes first. __________________ GarnetTigerMom "The rain may be falling hard outside, But your smile makes it all alright. I'm so glad that you're my friend. I know our friendship will never end." -- Robert Alan

10-01-2007, 12:07 AM	#36 (permalink)
fredfam1 Cathe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 765	Cool Shirts Have you guys seen the cool shirts that are designed for breast feeding? They open up the sides with flaps and you can't even tell what the little guy is doing under there! Wish they had those when my guys were little! Just a blanket for me. On my third kid I was pretty much, feed whenever where ever. But by the time my 7nth got here I didn't care who was watching! The cutest thing I ever saw was at my doctors office where a mom with 15 month old twins were running around the office and they got hungry. The mom had a big baggy shirt on and was sitting on a chair. One child came up to her on her left and the other on her right. Under the shirt they went! They nursed for about 10 mins and came out from under the shirt and went back to running around the room! The mom didn't miss a beat in her conversation with her friend.

10-01-2007, 06:32 PM	#37 (permalink)
CatoCooper13 Am attached and in LOVE! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sonoma County, California Posts: 6,419	Breastfeeding is a natural thing - I don't see anyone complaining about animals breastfeeding THEIR brood...are there anyone complaining about that? No difference for human female beings breastfeeding their babies when they're hungry. When they're hungry, they're hungry..feed them, don't delay, that's not cool. You know? __________________ Til I hold my bub in my arms.

10-02-2007, 08:22 PM	#38 (permalink)
lilitalia89 Lil Italian/Jamaican Chic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 665	I dislike when mothers breastfeed in public, I just think that should be done in a private room or something like that...not in public __________________ My Blog http://myhohlife.blogspot.com/ *Phonak Una* Never bend your head. Hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye. Helen Keller Alicia

10-05-2007, 01:45 PM	#42 (permalink)
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09-24-2007, 07:16 PM	#34 (permalink)
CorasMama Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 16	I breastfed my Cora until she weaned herself at age 2.5 and I had no problem with nursing her in public. I never covered up with a blanket or anything, because she hated it. Who wants to eat with a blanket over their head? I only had one problem, one mall security guard came up to me and told me wouldn't I be more comfortable in the bathroom? I just said, no I wouldn't be more comfortable, but if you would be more comfortable eating your lunch in the bathroom, I think it's over there --> ! Nearly every state has some sort of protection for breastfeeding in public. It is not indecent exposure, and frankly shows less breast than many ads we see posted larger than life all over.

11-04-2007, 05:56 PM	#46 (permalink)
deafdyke So NOT a Princess! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Trebekistan Posts: 6,299	My mom's a lactation consultant. She says that the biggest barrier to breastfeeding is b/c boobs are seen as completely sexual things. For crying out loud, a breast is ultiarian................YES, they are sexual, but almost everything is sexual. Back in the old days, people thought that things like ankles, legs etc were sexual. (some uberconservative types like extremely conservative Christians and Islams still think that. Witness for example, the fact that some christians think that women need to dress in ankle lengh skirts and the fact that some Islams make women walk around in one of those chadors, those garments that completely cover EVERYTHING, head to toe)

11-04-2007, 06:10 PM	#47 (permalink)
VanG VanAlldeaf.com :) Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 236	Ok- Animal breastfeeding is offensive. (NOT) Of course not, people don't pay attention to the animals but to human. I am male and I don't see any problem with female breastfeeding baby as part of cycle. If you don't like see them do that then don't look at it. That is all. __________________ DOG of the Week This is Maggie. She is just domestic schnauzer dog. Why did I pick her for Pet of the Week? Maggie didn't like grooming processing! She is known as bitter of last few groomer! However, Maggie was so nice to me and didn't bite me at all when I gave her haircut except for nail clipped. Boy she got !! Maggie was adopted by family for 6 years and her life with families never stop growling!!

11-04-2007, 10:40 PM	#49 (permalink)
Peachy Lady Not from Georgia. Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,047	I breastfed both my daughters when they were babies in the public. I just put blanket over their head when they're hungry. I breastfed them in the mall, restaurant, anywhere. I'm strong believer in breastfeeding babies when able to because of all the good nutritions and vitamins in mother's milk for the baby. __________________ Summer is here!!!

11-05-2007, 06:16 AM	#50 (permalink)
Bear Out Of Hibernation Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,021	I wonder though how breastfeeding in public will be looked upon with the breast pumps being used more and more? I'm not saying it is wrong to breast feed in public, just wondering what will happen in the future with breast pumps that can pump out the milk and be stored in bottles?

11-10-2007, 02:08 AM	#53 (permalink)
Handsome_Smiley Deaf by marriage Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stationed in Grafenwoehr, Germany Posts: 946	I know a lot of mothers are using breast pumps cause more mothers are working and that allows their babies to still have breast milk then formala milk. My wife tried to breast feed our daughter, but her milk was to waterly and didn't have enough calories. We had to use the breast pump, since Jazzy was in the NICU for almost a month. __________________ My Mini City \|Move into the city \| Open up a business \| Help with the roads \|My Mini City

11-11-2007, 10:14 AM	#54 (permalink)
horselover61 Neigh!!! Neigh!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 5,087 Blog Entries: 2	I breastfed my son in a private room and enjoy being bonding with my sweet boy. I enjoyed my time with him while I breastfed him. That chance will not last forever as you breastfed and get that chance while you can. I am glad I got my chances.