Breastfeeding in public

[GoldenMerc]

I can't stand breastfeeding in public nor can I stand the strange campaign to push for this to be socially acceptable. Your tit doesn't belong on public show so put it away. It's just decent manners. As for the "its natural" argument a great deal of things are natural but we don't do them openly in public.

I'm not a puritan on this either. Haven't a problem with bikini tops being taken off on the beach. Haven't a problem with shirts off on the beach. But on a train or bus? No, it is rude and you should have consideration for other people. It's like in Spain whenever I leave the beach I will ALWAYS put my shirt on even if it is really hot out of respect for the locals. There's a time and a place for everything and pulling them out in public is not one of them.

I agree with this, then people say the baby needs milk. Okay do the smart thing and pre-empt that and produce milk before you go out. I find it really off putting, I ALWAYS END UP WITH THEM SITTING NEXT TO ME ITS ANNOYING AS HELL.

But you notice, this is just a UK thing, do it anywhere else and you'd be treated like crap.

Personally as I said on twitter, I see no difference between this and public indecency

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I agree with this, then people say the baby needs milk. Okay do the smart thing and pre-empt that and produce milk before you go out. I find it really off putting, I ALWAYS END UP WITH THEM SITTING NEXT TO ME ITS ANNOYING AS HELL.

But you notice, this is just a UK thing, do it anywhere else and you'd be treated like crap.

Personally as I said on twitter, I see no difference between this and public indecency

yeah but not all women are just able to pump their breast and if a baby is used to breast feeding then it might be hard to get them to feed from a bottle

also it's not indecent to breastfeed! there are ways to cover up your breast whilst feeding. would you support building public facilities for women to breastfeed their baby?

if you go to somewhere like Africa, you see women topless all the time never mind breastfeeding! & other women breast feed people's children so it's normal there. it's just a socialised thing here to think it's 'indecent' imo

[GoldenMerc]

yeah but not all women are just able to pump their breast and if a baby is used to breast feeding then it might be hard to get them to feed from a bottle

also it's not indecent to breastfeed! there are ways to cover up your breast whilst feeding. would you support building public facilities for women to breastfeed their baby?

if you go to somewhere like Africa, you see women topless all the time never mind breastfeeding! & other women breast feed people's children so it's normal there. it's just a socialised thing here to think it's 'indecent' imo

Sure I'd support that if I paid tax's hahaha! Just make an adequate way to stop morons sitting on the dole their entire life and its paid off, plus yes thats Africa, a 3rd world country...

[Thordenhime]

Sure I'd support that if I paid tax's hahaha! Just make an adequate way to stop morons sitting on the dole their entire life and its paid off, plus yes thats Africa, a 3rd world country...

Africas a continent....Also to make another point who actually cares? Its not like they're waving a leaking tit in front of you going OH LOOK AT ME IM FEEDING MY HUNGRY CHILD!!!!

[Empired]

Africas a continent....Also to make another point who actually cares? Its not like they're waving a leaking tit in front of you going OH LOOK AT ME IM FEEDING MY HUNGRY CHILD!!!!

Yeah I agree because there is an actual reason for it? I hate that argument like "if men cant get their penises out then women shouldnt be able to get their **** out" like first of all why are male nipples acceptable while female nipples are not and secondly WHY are mens nipples acceptable when they don't even do anything when women would actually be feeding their children

[GoldenMerc]

Yeah I agree because there is an actual reason for it? I hate that argument like "if men cant get their penises out then women shouldnt be able to get their **** out" like first of all why are male nipples acceptable while female nipples are not and secondly WHY are mens nipples acceptable when they don't even do anything when women would actually be feeding their children

Sorry but I like women, but I don't fancy seeing saggy **** every time I walk through Coventry. Sorry to burst your bubble but that was a crap example


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[Empired]

Sorry but I like women, but I don't fancy seeing saggy **** every time I walk through Coventry. Sorry to burst your bubble but that was a crap example

I don't think women are gonna stop feeding their infant children in public because GoldenMerc "doesn't fancing seeing saggy **** every time [he] walk[s] through Coventry".

[FlyingJesus]

I don't really want to see ugly people out and about but that doesn't mean they're not allowed to exist. In fact I don't want to see anyone most of the time but yeah if it's just an aesthetic thing then it's not a very solid argument, really ought to be more to it than that otherwise we might as well discuss banning yellow shoes

[dbgtz]

If by public you don't include privately owned buildings etc., then I'm not fussed but I would also say it would be courteous to do it discreetly. In what is private property but open to the public (e.g. restaurant), then it's up to the company policy and that should be respected.

[Mrs_Plant]

Well I never get involved with these debates, but this one is right up my street.

As a mother myself, it is our responsibility to ensure that our children are fed, warm, happy and loved etc. So to hear people are constantly moaning about a baby being fed in public (i.e. park bench, cafe) is just ridiculous.

Yes people may not want to see a woman's breast on show, but if you actually pay attention all the women cover themselves to ensure that you can not see the whole thing going on. It is the most natural thing you will ever come across, just like you eating your dinner. If I was to come up to you and say "excuse me can you move or go somewhere else to eat your food" you would tell me to f off! Just like every mother should say to all of those out there that say the same thing about breastfeeding there child.
I'm pretty sure majority of you were breastfed as a child, so never seemed so wrong then. If a mother needs to feed there child then let them! I am sure you would rather a woman get there breast out, instead of having a baby cry cause there so hungry.
Yes women can prepare the milk before hand, but you do have to keep it chilled which can be harder when out and about, women can react to using a breast-pump making them in pain and sore, which is not ideal when having a little one. Women breastfeed not only to feed there little ones but to bond with there baby. It's the best way for a mother and baby to bond, the baby can hear the mothers heartbeat and knows it's there mom, they feel safe and comfort from this moment which everyone thinks is so wrong!

All I have to say if you don't like seeing a baby being fed, which is hardly ever seen due to the mother covering up, then move away! Don't go up to a mother and baby and tell them to move on because they are doing nothing wrong, that child is just eating there lunch like you would yours!