It's nice to see where the majority of Eden lies. Breastfeeding is one of the most natural things us mammals do. Breasts /are/ eroticized, but they're not there for the entertainment of others. They function as baby feeding machines. It's fine if they're not used as that, but if they are then that needs to be respected.
Does breastfeeding in public offend you?
08/06/2012
Don't see why it would bother me.
08/06/2012
every person I have seen breastfeeding in public show less than women walking around in low cut shirts. And this is without having a blanket or cover over the baby. People need to get over the idea that breastfeeding is gross.
08/06/2012
Oh no, boobs are being used for something else than another person's sexual gratification! Bring out the torches and pitchforks!
08/06/2012
I dont think its a bad thing at all.. I use to do that when my son was 1st born and had ppl stare or give funny looks but to be its natural and its not a bad thing at all.. kids have to eat to right
08/12/2012
I don't really care, the baby has to eat too.. Just as long as they're covered up and don't have thier tits all out in public is fine.
08/12/2012
It's natural, and sometimes there's no other place for women to go. Breasts, although very sexual, have a biological purpose, and moms don't stop being moms because they went out to eat and their baby is hungry. To go to the bathroom in McDonald's would be hard: it likely has no place to sit. Going to the car in the cold or heat could also be difficult with a baby. There's no reason to make being a woman and a mom even harder.
08/12/2012
I breast fed both of my babies in public all of the time, but I was very discrete about it and most of the time nobody ever knew. I could even shop while feeding my first one because he was so small. The comments about the bathroom for feeding. REALLY? How about if I asked you to eat your meal in the filthy McDonald's bathroom.
08/12/2012
Augustxsins
It doesn't bother me, but I prefer if the mother uses a blanket or something for discretion. Please don't flash me in the process.
08/12/2012
I think it's alright, but I am sure in the MacDonalds the lady should have been more discreet. If who knows maybe she was, I doubt or hope she wasn't sitting there with her breasts hanging out for all to see.
08/12/2012
Im not a mom so maybe I just dont understand. I get that your feeding your baby and bonding.. but I dont get the free loving Hippie type that need to draw attention to it in public. (look look at me Im breast feeding my baby is going to be better than yours look look) If I was to Brest feed I would try to do it in private and pump for public outings.. I get being free and doing it in your own home and being all proud of being like mother earth and feeding your baby and women power blah blah blah.. but I just dont get it
08/12/2012
I believe it's fine to breastfeed in public, but be discreet and respectful about it.
08/12/2012
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Kids gotta eat, and they're not really that good about waiting when they're that young. I figure that if you're in a place where other parents would feel comfortable feeding their kids from a bottle, you're ok to breastfeed them there.
Originally posted by
Blinker
Recently in the news in some random Midwest McDonald's, a woman who was breastfeeding was asked to leave. The lady doth protest too much and proceeded to find other breastfeeding mothers and have a...tit-in? They all gathered at Mickey D's
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Recently in the news in some random Midwest McDonald's, a woman who was breastfeeding was asked to leave. The lady doth protest too much and proceeded to find other breastfeeding mothers and have a...tit-in? They all gathered at Mickey D's and whipped their ta-tas out to feed their breed. So I'm curious: when you see a woman breastfeed in public, what is your reaction? Do you think it's wonderful and natural? Do you instantly want to yell "PUT THAT AWAY!"? Or maybe you just don't care?
My opinion: it disgusts me. Just because you have a baby, it doesn't mean you get some sacred right to expose yourself in public to feed them, especially in a restaurant. I also don't intend on breastfeeding my child, if and when I have one. And please understand, I am not trying to imply any ill will towards any woman who choose to do this. I realize we have to freedom to do this, and I am just looking for your opinion.
Thaaaaank youuuuuuu
Love and Rockets,
Blinker less
My opinion: it disgusts me. Just because you have a baby, it doesn't mean you get some sacred right to expose yourself in public to feed them, especially in a restaurant. I also don't intend on breastfeeding my child, if and when I have one. And please understand, I am not trying to imply any ill will towards any woman who choose to do this. I realize we have to freedom to do this, and I am just looking for your opinion.
Thaaaaank youuuuuuu
Love and Rockets,
Blinker less
I don't think it's particularly beautiful, but I don't see anything obscene or disgusting or anything like that either. Breasts are not inherently sexual, and even though society often treats them like they are, there's nothing sexual about breastfeeding either. (Unless that's a fetish you enjoy but that's different.) People don't feed their kids for attention or something, they just feed 'em. Lots of people cover up with a blanket or something, too. That's completely fine.
If I objected to it, I would leave or look away. That's not their problem, it's mine.
08/12/2012
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first off answer me this do you understand why companies have a separate departments for performing a service and marketing it? Just answer the question. It will become relevant in a second.
Originally posted by
Sundae Sparkles
Im not a mom so maybe I just dont understand. I get that your feeding your baby and bonding.. but I dont get the free loving Hippie type that need to draw attention to it in public. (look look at me Im breast feeding my baby is going to be better
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Im not a mom so maybe I just dont understand. I get that your feeding your baby and bonding.. but I dont get the free loving Hippie type that need to draw attention to it in public. (look look at me Im breast feeding my baby is going to be better than yours look look) If I was to Brest feed I would try to do it in private and pump for public outings.. I get being free and doing it in your own home and being all proud of being like mother earth and feeding your baby and women power blah blah blah.. but I just dont get it
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I don't understand that type either because they don't exist. I have not once seen such a display and I have been to more La Lecha League meets that a child free male ever should (BS in dietetics and nutrition) my professors who have been teaching for years have yet to encounter and despite the number of people talking about these women I have yet to see one person literally not even one describe a situation where a women has drawn attention to it.
Here is the thing you being able to see it is not drawing attention to it, you being able to easily see it is not drawing attention to it, in order for you to be drawing attention to something, the act of drawing attention to the act must be identifiable as separate from the act itself. Performing in a concept is not the same thing as marketing aka (attracting attention to the concert. So here is my challenge take what ever you think is a women attracting attention to it and replace breastfeeding with bottle feeding if it not clear what acts she is doing to attract your attention with out mentioning the act then guess what she is actually not attracting attention to herself she is simply performing the act.
If I was to Brest feed I would try to do it in private and pump for public outings.
As has been explained multiple times, you can't do that with all babies some babies won't reattach to the breast after being given a bottle. Life doesn't work that way trying to declare with certainty what your breastfeeding scheduled is going to be is like saying I'll make sure my kid never ever get a cold ever.
As I said this has been stated multiple times in this thread alone. You don't get because your not listening to medical facts. This isn't a case of women power or any of the terms you used to try and belittled women this is about what is medical scientifically and factual supported. Remember that BS in dietetics and nutrition I mention that is why I "get it" that is why I an obligation to support what the evidence supports is the best diet for babies. That is not called being a Hippie that is called science.
08/12/2012
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*sigh*
Originally posted by
Sundae Sparkles
Im not a mom so maybe I just dont understand. I get that your feeding your baby and bonding.. but I dont get the free loving Hippie type that need to draw attention to it in public. (look look at me Im breast feeding my baby is going to be better
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more
Im not a mom so maybe I just dont understand. I get that your feeding your baby and bonding.. but I dont get the free loving Hippie type that need to draw attention to it in public. (look look at me Im breast feeding my baby is going to be better than yours look look) If I was to Brest feed I would try to do it in private and pump for public outings.. I get being free and doing it in your own home and being all proud of being like mother earth and feeding your baby and women power blah blah blah.. but I just dont get it
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First of all, breastfeeding is not about being a hippie, it's about doing what YOU feel is right for YOUR baby. Breastfeeding moms typically don't draw attention to themselves. They don't want to be watched or looked at. They are feeding out of necessity.
Second, pumping does not work for everyone. Some just can't get anything out that way. Some babies easily get nipple confusion, which can kill breastfeeding. And don't even think about suggesting scheduling or feeding before leaving the house. It doesn't work that way.
So it seems what you are suggesting is that women with babies should just stay home so that they won't offend others with their hippie attitudes and tree hugging.
SERIOUSLY???
At some point you may be faced with the choice of feeding your child in public and getting attitude heaped on you or just staying home. It's something that is just hard to understand if you haven't been there. In the meantime, it may be helpful to look at isolation issues with new mothers and difficulties in breastfeeding. Nothing is worse than when a new mom is trying her best and gets snark about how she clearly just wants to draw attention to herself.
08/12/2012
It's fine
09/13/2012
Better than formula!
09/13/2012
Makes no difference to me.
03/12/2013
I have no problem with it and really think the majority of people who do, haven't thought it through or heard all the reasons why it's no big deal.
I've only once seen a woman who was obvious about it & had both breasts exposed while the baby used one, then later switched to the other. Then the mom sat with them out after the baby was done. One of her table mates at this restaurant had to remind her to get dressed, LOL. No one bothered her & I thought it was funny that she didn't notice or care. Everyone else has always been discreet. You'd think people would be glad NOT to have a hungry, screaming baby around, right? But I guess as long as we all have to wear clothes, there will always be complaints about whatever people think isn't enough coverage.
I've only once seen a woman who was obvious about it & had both breasts exposed while the baby used one, then later switched to the other. Then the mom sat with them out after the baby was done. One of her table mates at this restaurant had to remind her to get dressed, LOL. No one bothered her & I thought it was funny that she didn't notice or care. Everyone else has always been discreet. You'd think people would be glad NOT to have a hungry, screaming baby around, right? But I guess as long as we all have to wear clothes, there will always be complaints about whatever people think isn't enough coverage.
03/12/2013
I plan to breastfeed when I have children. I also don't mind breastfeeding in pubic as long as the female covers up so that her body isn't exposed - which is usually what I see mothers do. However, just as we respect the mothers who are breastfeeding, I think we also need to be respectful of people who object due to simply being uncomfortable around it. There is a special room at the gym I work out at and at the daycare where I work so mothers can have privacy.
03/12/2013
It doesn't bother me.
03/12/2013
I breastfed my daughter for nearly 2 years and I would be damned if someone told me I couldn't feed my baby when she was hungry.
I don't understand how anyone could find a nursing child disgusting.
And for the record, I tried to use covers but my daughter tore them off of us every.single.time. I gave up and was just respectful about it. But how does it effect you if another woman pulls her tit out and pops it in her kids mouth?? Its not like she pulls it out and does a helicopter with it spraying milk on everyone around her before the kid sucks on it. Jeez.
I don't understand how anyone could find a nursing child disgusting.
And for the record, I tried to use covers but my daughter tore them off of us every.single.time. I gave up and was just respectful about it. But how does it effect you if another woman pulls her tit out and pops it in her kids mouth?? Its not like she pulls it out and does a helicopter with it spraying milk on everyone around her before the kid sucks on it. Jeez.
03/12/2013
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THANK YOU, namelesschaos! Now I don't have to say exactly what you just did.
Originally posted by
namelesschaos
first off answer me this do you understand why companies have a separate departments for performing a service and marketing it? Just answer the question. It will become relevant in a second.
I don't understand that type either because ... more
I don't understand that type either because ... more
first off answer me this do you understand why companies have a separate departments for performing a service and marketing it? Just answer the question. It will become relevant in a second.
I don't understand that type either because they don't exist. I have not once seen such a display and I have been to more La Lecha League meets that a child free male ever should (BS in dietetics and nutrition) my professors who have been teaching for years have yet to encounter and despite the number of people talking about these women I have yet to see one person literally not even one describe a situation where a women has drawn attention to it.
Here is the thing you being able to see it is not drawing attention to it, you being able to easily see it is not drawing attention to it, in order for you to be drawing attention to something, the act of drawing attention to the act must be identifiable as separate from the act itself. Performing in a concept is not the same thing as marketing aka (attracting attention to the concert. So here is my challenge take what ever you think is a women attracting attention to it and replace breastfeeding with bottle feeding if it not clear what acts she is doing to attract your attention with out mentioning the act then guess what she is actually not attracting attention to herself she is simply performing the act.
If I was to Brest feed I would try to do it in private and pump for public outings.
As has been explained multiple times, you can't do that with all babies some babies won't reattach to the breast after being given a bottle. Life doesn't work that way trying to declare with certainty what your breastfeeding scheduled is going to be is like saying I'll make sure my kid never ever get a cold ever.
As I said this has been stated multiple times in this thread alone. You don't get because your not listening to medical facts. This isn't a case of women power or any of the terms you used to try and belittled women this is about what is medical scientifically and factual supported. Remember that BS in dietetics and nutrition I mention that is why I "get it" that is why I an obligation to support what the evidence supports is the best diet for babies. That is not called being a Hippie that is called science. less
I don't understand that type either because they don't exist. I have not once seen such a display and I have been to more La Lecha League meets that a child free male ever should (BS in dietetics and nutrition) my professors who have been teaching for years have yet to encounter and despite the number of people talking about these women I have yet to see one person literally not even one describe a situation where a women has drawn attention to it.
Here is the thing you being able to see it is not drawing attention to it, you being able to easily see it is not drawing attention to it, in order for you to be drawing attention to something, the act of drawing attention to the act must be identifiable as separate from the act itself. Performing in a concept is not the same thing as marketing aka (attracting attention to the concert. So here is my challenge take what ever you think is a women attracting attention to it and replace breastfeeding with bottle feeding if it not clear what acts she is doing to attract your attention with out mentioning the act then guess what she is actually not attracting attention to herself she is simply performing the act.
If I was to Brest feed I would try to do it in private and pump for public outings.
As has been explained multiple times, you can't do that with all babies some babies won't reattach to the breast after being given a bottle. Life doesn't work that way trying to declare with certainty what your breastfeeding scheduled is going to be is like saying I'll make sure my kid never ever get a cold ever.
As I said this has been stated multiple times in this thread alone. You don't get because your not listening to medical facts. This isn't a case of women power or any of the terms you used to try and belittled women this is about what is medical scientifically and factual supported. Remember that BS in dietetics and nutrition I mention that is why I "get it" that is why I an obligation to support what the evidence supports is the best diet for babies. That is not called being a Hippie that is called science. less
Blessings, brother!
If this "offends" someone, they can look the other way.
03/12/2013
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Amen, sister!
Originally posted by
SneakersAndPearls
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First of all, breastfeeding is not about being a hippie, it's about doing what YOU feel is right for YOUR baby. Breastfeeding moms typically don't draw attention to themselves. They don't want to be watched or looked at. ... more
First of all, breastfeeding is not about being a hippie, it's about doing what YOU feel is right for YOUR baby. Breastfeeding moms typically don't draw attention to themselves. They don't want to be watched or looked at. ... more
*sigh*
First of all, breastfeeding is not about being a hippie, it's about doing what YOU feel is right for YOUR baby. Breastfeeding moms typically don't draw attention to themselves. They don't want to be watched or looked at. They are feeding out of necessity.
Second, pumping does not work for everyone. Some just can't get anything out that way. Some babies easily get nipple confusion, which can kill breastfeeding. And don't even think about suggesting scheduling or feeding before leaving the house. It doesn't work that way.
So it seems what you are suggesting is that women with babies should just stay home so that they won't offend others with their hippie attitudes and tree hugging.
SERIOUSLY???
At some point you may be faced with the choice of feeding your child in public and getting attitude heaped on you or just staying home. It's something that is just hard to understand if you haven't been there. In the meantime, it may be helpful to look at isolation issues with new mothers and difficulties in breastfeeding. Nothing is worse than when a new mom is trying her best and gets snark about how she clearly just wants to draw attention to herself. less
First of all, breastfeeding is not about being a hippie, it's about doing what YOU feel is right for YOUR baby. Breastfeeding moms typically don't draw attention to themselves. They don't want to be watched or looked at. They are feeding out of necessity.
Second, pumping does not work for everyone. Some just can't get anything out that way. Some babies easily get nipple confusion, which can kill breastfeeding. And don't even think about suggesting scheduling or feeding before leaving the house. It doesn't work that way.
So it seems what you are suggesting is that women with babies should just stay home so that they won't offend others with their hippie attitudes and tree hugging.
SERIOUSLY???
At some point you may be faced with the choice of feeding your child in public and getting attitude heaped on you or just staying home. It's something that is just hard to understand if you haven't been there. In the meantime, it may be helpful to look at isolation issues with new mothers and difficulties in breastfeeding. Nothing is worse than when a new mom is trying her best and gets snark about how she clearly just wants to draw attention to herself. less
This
is what babies were meant to do.
Some women choose not to, a very few (VERY few) can't. But, in the real world THAT above is what babies and mamas do.
I sure as hell wasn't going to stay in the house for 1 or 2 or 4 years because my kid needed to nurse. (OK, but the time they were about 2, they could wait, usually, until we got home. But a younger baby? No way. And my kids would get Nipple Confusion. (Anyone who wants to know what that is: READ the entire thread) and I couldn't pump and put it into a bottle. Plus, my youngest was a premature baby and needed the extra antibodies that babies get when they get their milk directly from the breast. (Although pumped milk is certainly a preferable second choice, for those need to do due to having to work outside the home or separation from their babies. NOT because they simply went out shopping, though.)
Thank you, Sneakersandpearls. Your kids thank you for your service more than I ever could.
03/12/2013
I breastfed for 9 months but didn't have the guts to do it in public, but I support the ones who can. Breast feeding is awesome.
03/12/2013
I think it's okay and fine wherever it is. It's a beautiful thing.
03/12/2013
I don't have a problem with it and I feel it is completely natural. However there are ways of doing it, flopping them out and making a point of it is not good. However, discreetly doing it is fine.
03/12/2013
I don't like seeing it, but I also don't mind when it happens in front of me. It happens.
03/12/2013
It's natural, and I agree, it's very beautiful!
03/12/2013
BOOBS. I think it's awkward but it doesn't bother me.
03/12/2013