Breastfeeding in public

[FlyingJesus]

the "designated breastfeeding area" is at home

idk I'd say the designated breastfeeding area is the boob genuinely curious though what is the objection to covered feeding? It's then (to anyone in the vicinity) no different at all to business as usual surely just like how you don't see a baby take a dump but it happens

[Ms.Aquamarine]

this is how ridiculous this whole campaign is and how desperate campaigners are to force it on us all. we've coped for the past century without breastfeeding in public and babies didn't starve to death so i'm sure we'll make it another century without doing it in public or without "designated breasfeeding areas". as for babies not responsive to bottles... what!? you're all just thinking of tiny examples to throw at me and get me to say i think it's acceptable cos i don't want the babies to starve.

the "designated breastfeeding area" is at home

Some babies aren't responsive to/would reject a bottle and there are some babies who aren't responsive to/would reject breastfeeding. Both can be difficult and frustrating, but it takes patience and some trial and error in order for the baby to breast/bottle feed. Forcing a baby to do either though is a big no-no.

There have been women in the past century (and even longer) who breastfed in public because the baby was hungry or simply needed to be well-fed. Of course as time flew by there had been increases and decreases in women doing so, but once again - there were still women publicly breastfeeding.

[-:Undertaker:-]

idk I'd say the designated breastfeeding area is the boob genuinely curious though what is the objection to covered feeding? It's then (to anyone in the vicinity) no different at all to business as usual surely just like how you don't see a baby take a dump but it happens

not as much an objection to that like

still think time and place, rarely think its ever that urgent. a 10 hour coach ride? sure? 2 hours on a plane? sure. 20 mins into town? nah.

Some babies aren't responsive to/would reject a bottle and there are some babies who aren't responsive to/would reject breastfeeding. Both can be difficult and frustrating, but it takes patience and some trial and error in order for the baby to breast/bottle feed. Forcing a baby to do either though is a big no-no.

There have been women in the past century (and even longer) who breastfed in public because the baby was hungry or simply needed to be well-fed. Of course as time flew by there had been increases and decreases in women doing so, but once again - there were still women publicly breastfeeding.

i'd be really surprised if it were in public. i can't imagine it ever happening on a crowded train or bus circa 1900 or 1960.

[Empired]

not as much an objection to that like

still think time and place, rarely think its ever that urgent. a 10 hour coach ride? sure? 2 hours on a plane? sure. 20 mins into town? nah.

It takes a lot of people considerably longer than 20 minutes to get into town, particularly when traffic you include traffic times.

[-:Undertaker:-]

It takes a lot of people considerably longer than 20 minutes to get into town, particularly when traffic you include traffic times.

oh well sure if you're sitting and not moving for an hour+ then i would totally understand. all about context and scenario.

[Ms.Aquamarine]

i'd be really surprised if it were in public. i can't imagine it ever happening on a crowded train or bus circa 1900 or 1960.

Ah, well here are two examples from the early/mid 1900's:

(I'm not sure if spoilers are needed, but just in case)

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[Angelspy]

I have a son who's 3 months old. I am a breastfeeding mummy. If my son is hungry I will feed him in public, however I normally got to a quiet place to do it. For example John Lewis have a breastfeeding parent room! If I'm out for a meal I will feed my son where im sitting , but I cover up with a shawl to not offend anyone! I refuse to prepare a bottle when it's Most natural thing in world, and of your baby is hungry then, as a breastfeeding parent you will feed that child wherever you are!

[Akeel]

i became a mother 2 yr ago to baby miley x
and it's hard because u never know when shes gonna start screaming for milk so yh i do feed her in public places sometimes however i tend to go into very quiet places to do this so obv i dont attract attention towards myself but i cover myself up regardless (so i'm not exploited and nobody is offended or confused). feeding ur baby is completely natural wherever you are you dont decide when they're hungry or not so yes u should do it in public if compulsory or necessary x

[Artpops]

You should be allowed because as a woman breastfeeding is a necessary and you might get withdrawal if you do not get your breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is a great way for a mother to grow as she gets required nutrients. Doing this in public is not only confidence booting. I think you should be able to breastfeed in public. I would but my mother doesn't let me anymore.

[emilymoore682]

First of all you need to forget that you are in a public. The most important thing now is that your baby wants to attach to the breast. If you are just starting to feed the tightness it is quite natural for you. Over time there will be more self-confidence and the correctness of their actions. You might be intrested in this informative article which showcases various aspects of breastfeeding in public, both pros and cons. Please read it here: http://motherhow.com/i-breastfeed-in...pros-and-cons/