How do you feel about breastfeeding in Public?
By Joanie
@Freelanzer (10745)
Canada
May 11, 2017 10:32am CST
What are your thoughts on breastfeeding in public? As a mother who breastfed in private I have mixed feelings. When I had my kids there was no movement to have women breastfeed in restaurants and other public places.
I just read an article where a senator in the Australian parliament breastfed her baby while the Parliament was in session. Did she do it to make a point? Wasn't there a break room in the Parliament building? Would I want to subject other members to watching me feed my baby which I see as a private, personal bonding experience?
Lots of questions. what are the answers.
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@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
11 May 17
I think it is fine. But it should be nice to use a cloth to cover the mammary gland while the back is sucking out the milk.
Image Credit: http://www.babyslingsandcarriers.com/files/1995686/pdt_bebe_au_lait/bebe-au-lait-nursing-scarf-muslin-bijou-model-used-as-cover.jpg
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
11 May 17
Great image. Yes if done in this matter it is more private than a public display
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@Shavkat (137214)
• Philippines
12 May 17
@Freelanzer I think it is more decent too.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
11 May 17
Personally, I guess it would depend on the situation and everyone that is around. In a huge group of both Men and women I would have never been able to do it, and still find unacceptable,
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