No, it’s probably not what you think. We’re talking, breast milk. What is the taboo surrounding this stuff and the act?
Just because I breastfeed, does not mean I want to expose my breasts. It also means, I am just as paranoid as you seeing them, as you are. So calm down, I’m not an aspiring pornstar, but just a breastfeeding mother, doing my best.
I know, somewhere along the lines of public breastfeeding, most people think that we are some bold, busted mothers, ready to “Pull ‘em out” and “I have the right” and will exercise it!” Guess what? I do, have the right, but I don’t want to cause I scene. I just want to feed my baby in peace.
Just because your husband/boyfriend/SO is a pervert, (call him what you want) he’s the one making me, uncomfortable. Blame him and his wandering eye, not the breastfeeding. I already have him staring, I don’t need your stank eye too.
Feed my child in private, you ask?
Hmm, well where do you recommend?
The Bathroom, you say?
Do you eat your lunch in the bathroom?
Why not?
Oh, really? That’s exactly, why I don’t feed my baby in there.
If you breastfeed or choose not to, you are not a better or worse parent either way. I have done both and have no regrets, BUT please, support all Moms! They’re just doing what you do for your child(ren) everyday, the very best you can.
I breast feed and love your rant. My personal rule is while in public, I’m discreet. If I’m at home, visitor beware because it’s my home.
Thank you for reading. We tried to be descret, but its the child I battled with, refusing blankets or covers over his head, lol.
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Breastfeed away baby! I'm right there with you. Its always "those" people that make it uncomfortable. The way I see it is I'm feeding my baby. You don't like it keep walking. I cover up and make an effort not to squirt anyone on purpose so they should be happy – LOL!
I support breastfeeding mama's!
Haha! Too funny, but so right. Thanks for reading
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Okay. I totally agree with you. I have 4 children. I breastfed all but the last one (he's 8 months old and I developed a very VERY severe internal infection and was on medicines that not only made it unsafe for him to drink my bm, but also dried me up like lightning fast.) I think it is totally within a mother's right to bf in public. And, it's unfortunate, but I DO actually know quite a few women who have a battle mentality about it. "It's my right" and "I'll do it when and where I want." – I dont' disagree with those. What I DO disagree with is that they almost get gleeful about breastfeeding in public for the very reason that it's controversial, makes some people uncomfortable, and may very well start something. No one ever said anything to me or stared at me or annything in public because I was discreet. But some women I have known really will whip it out, let it hang as long as possible, and make blatant daring eye contact with the hopes that someone will approach them so that they can get on their soap box. (They say they don't…but anyone with them can SEE it.)
The way *I* see it is that the respect works both ways- people who are annoyed by it quickly need to look the other way. No one is forcing them to stare. Mothers who want to do it need to be aware of other people's feelings and be aware that there are people who don't appreciate the natural situation. They need to do their very best to be discreet. This doesn't mean nursing in the bathroom or covering their baby (I always did, and my kids never had a problem with it, but I've seen some amazing pros do it without covering the baby and no one would ever notice.) But it does mean doing it without drawing attention. One cannot demand respect for their choices if they do not respect others choices or rights either.
I also don't like "sit ins" where women meet in a public place to breastfeed their babies so as to "bring awareness" to the situation. It's legal. It's legal EVERYWHERE. Why go to all those lengths for the sake of making people uncomfortable? It's their right. They won't go to jail no matter the jerk comments people say about them exposing their breasts. I should think that LESS awareness in the public (meaning discretion, not ignorance) would be a better path to follow.
Oh- and I am not by ANY means accusing you of these things. Just discussing the topic at hand.
Great post!
I am now following your blog. Found you on MBC. I'd love a follow back at http://www.thegleemansbaby.blogspot.com
Thanks!
I totally know what your saying. Thanks for posting, I followed you! :0)
There is nothing more beautiful than breast-feeding. That is my sexually creative take on things.
Wahoo for the breast feeder! I will be a new mommy in May (I'm already a step mom) and I plan on breastfeeding. I'm actually excited and a little nervous. I've never had a problem with mothers breastfeeding discretely.
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