No it is not ok to Breast Feed ...

[RadioFanatic]

How about those who don't like it, don't look at it, wouldn't that be considerate of the woman feeding baby? Unless the woman jumps out in front of you breast exposed, it is possible to not look at her

Has it occurred to anyone that maybe this mother just left it at home by accident. Do we all expect her to let her baby go hungry, screaming for food. Of course not, then there would be a thread about how horrible this mother was because she just wouldn't feed her baby. I'm sure it would have been started by the same people complaining that she exposed herself.

as for explaining it to your child, what exactly is teh problem. we are mammals, thats what are breasts are for to feed our babies. Whats wrong with telling your children the truth? What do you tell them that other animals do?

you're kidding right? of course I don't look at it. but children WILL. and the problem is b/c of something you decided to do, I have to talk to my child about something I don't feel he/she is yet ready for. of course I would tell the truth, but why do I have to tell him yet? you made that choice for me instead of letting me make that choice for my child. there are easy ways for you to still breastfeed but not show the world - so show some consideration. and I will be considerate by not looking - like I said, it's a two way street - your way, however, is a one way, giving you priority.

 

[Todd&Copper]

So, the only person deserving of respect is the BF mother? Not someone with a different view point on the matter?

Of course, I am being rhetorical b/c I do not expect any of the Nazis to concede that they are being selfish.

Again, respect is a two-way street.

There is no law against me farting in public. It is a natural bodily function. However, respect for others dictates that I do not allow myself to squeeze out an SBD while in a crowded elevator and expose everyone else to the stench. No, I am not saying BF=farting, but both are "natural bodily functions".

Respieto, people!

 

[Laura]

You do realize there is a law in Florida that protects the mother's right to breastfeed her child in public??? You do realize that NO ONE can ask this mother to relocate to another location to feed her child??

No, probably some folks don't realize it.

And for some to be likening breastfeeding to using the toilet isn't a very good analogy. I'm all for babies' diapers being changed in the restroom, especially in places like WDW where people are often walking around eating or drinking. Nobody wants to smell poo. But breastfeeding isn't unsanitary and doesn't stink up the place. Every time I've seen a woman breastfeed in public, there honestly wasn't anything to see except the back of a baby's head.

 

[teacups]

One would think. But then there's also the SAHM vs. WOHM issue.

Let's not forget the public school moms vs the homeschool moms.

 

[Laura]

Let's not forget the public school moms vs the homeschool moms.

That too. What a supportive bunch we are.

 

[Jenvenza]

Here we go again.

If you don't want to see her BFing her kid - don't look. And don'y say that it was hard not to see it because the whole **** was out there. You can look in another direction and go on with your day. Seriously, grow up.

 

[Jenvenza]

I got my first censor and it was totally a word I didnt think would be censored!

 

[luvmy3]

you're kidding right? of course I don't look at it. but children WILL. and the problem is b/c of something you decided to do, I have to talk to my child about something I don't feel he/she is yet ready for. of course I would tell the truth, but why do I have to tell him yet? you made that choice for me instead of letting me make that choice for my child. there are easy ways for you to still breastfeed but not show the world - so show some consideration. and I will be considerate by not looking - like I said, it's a two way street - your way, however, is a one way, giving you priority.

If you feel that somehow telling a child that as mammals we use our breasts to feed our babies, just as other mammals do is wrong, then I'm sorry but that is your problem. Like I asked before, how do you explain to them how other mammals feed their young? Its truly amazing that something as natural as feeding your child, just like nature has had us do since the beginning, is taboo. People who think that have their own personal issues with breasts and it really has nothing to do with having to explain anything to a child. Hiding the truth, or at least shielding the truth from children about it only creates adults who in turn have hang-ups about seeing a breastfeeding mother, and look where that gets us.

 

[momto2girls]

I guess for me what it comes down to is common courtesy. I'm not going to say anything to you about breastfeeding or sit and stare at you so you feel uncomfortable. It would be nice if you could recognize that not everybody is comfortable seeing other people's naked bodies and at least be discrete about it.

ITA!!

 

[Todd&Copper]

Why is it the women who complain about this? Aren't we supposed to be supporting each other?

Just because two humans have the same plumbing doesn't mean they have the same opinions, though.

Again, it come back to RESPECT OF OTHERS. Everyone seems to believe they DESERVE respect but no one wants to GIVE any respect to anyone else.

 

[DVC Sadie]

OP, I totally get where you are coming from. There is absolutely no reason why a woman who is breastfeeding must pull up her top and let her breasts fall out completely exposed and proceed to feed her child, all the while being totally exposed. She is looking for attention plain and simple.

The people who are arguing this point are just arguing because they can, and it gives them another reason to bash someone whom they feel isn't PC.

I don't care how "natural" breast feeding is. I don't want to sit at a table or an attraction with someone with their entire breasts exposed ever, whether they are breastfeeding or not. That is the issue the OP was speaking of. None of you "supporters" would be condoning a non-breastfeeding woman totally exposing her breasts in a public situation, so why condone it because she is breastfeeding? She could continue to breastfeed in public without letting it all hang out.

Thank goodness, a voice of reason.

 

[mirmartinez]

So if a man whipped out his private parts in front of your 8 year old daughter, you would be ok with it????

The actions of the man are illegal.
I do not get how this compares to breastfeeding.

 

[mikehn]

This isnt about sex or body parts, its about courtesy. When nature calls, I dont pull over on the shoulder of the freeway. I find the nearest gas station.

 

[clgwli]

As soon as a mother who whips out a bottle has to go into a corner to feed her baby I will go into a corner to feed mine.

Do YOU want to eat your food under a blanket? It's freakin HOT in Florida. I'm not putting a blanket over my babies head so he can sweat to death while he's eating.

I also don't expose any part of myself while I'm feeding him, unless he squirms and I'm not fast enough.

Don't look. It's as simple as that.

It's just as much a woman's right to not cover herself when breastfeeding as it is for a woman to wear a shirt with her b*&^s popping out, which I see a lot more of than a over exposed breastfeeding Mom.

Those types of clothes are offensive to me and I don't want my little boys seeing that. So guess what we do?

We don't look!

Actually I did take my children to quiet corners to feed. Partially for them and partially for me. Bottle or breast feeding I would cover their heads with blankets since it calmed them. And it was hot here too when I did that.

So don't go picking a fight when you don't know me.

It's hard not to look when a woman flips her shirt all the way up and exposes both breasts. I've seen that

Those are the women I am speaking about. The ones who do it to make a show

If you can't understand that then I don't know what to say to you.

Again I did both. I did my best to be discreet and cover as much as possible. And never once did I whip out both "girls" at the same time when my baby was only using one.

Why is it so hard to ask women not to undress their tops just to feed children? There are clothing make specifically for breastfeeding. The ones for show don't even bother with these.

I am not saying it is wrong at all. I am just saying women should make an attempt not to be pretty much topless for all the world to see.

It's about respect for others. I am pro breastfeeding. I am good with discreet feedings where at least one is covered by cloth or clothing and the ohter is being used. I am not pro pulling up your shirt and whipping everything out for all to see and just letting it all hang out.

Can't you see a difference?

 

[randy0472]

Here's an idea, if you don't like it, don't look. Would you prefer the baby to scream his or head off during the show???

I have told people that if they don't like it, don't look. I try and respect other people, by asking for a table in the back of a restaurant, by finding a quite place that is discreet to nurse; but sometimes the baby has another idea.

If they child is teething, they tend to be more clingy and want to nurse more. If the child is not feeling well or starting to come down with something, they tend to nurse more.

In all actuality, the only time a breast should be seen is during the latching on process and the coming off process. If you have a new mother with a new nurser, sometimes the latching on process can be more difficult. I am NOT a BFing Nazi, but I do believe my child has the right to eat when and where it is necessary.

I refuse to be treated like a "dirty little secret" and feed my child in a restroom, or the car. If you don't like it, then don't look. I'm sure your child has been exposed to a heck of a lot more than the breastfeeding moms from the local TV news and shows.

People have argued it is a "two way street", well, I say NA NA. When you ask me to go to a restroom to nurse my child because little Johnny might see the top part of a breast, that is not a two way street. I swear, more skin is shown at Typhoon Lagoon than what is shown during the time I breast feed my child.

 

[Jenvenza]

So if my wife and I want to have sex at one of the parks, the other people should change their thinking so they aren't uncomfortable or just simply look away???? And then teach their kids that its how people make babies, its not perverted or indecent...

You really aren't the brightest crayon in the box, are you? I cannot even start to respond to all the ignorant things you have stated on here without getting points.

 

[clgwli]

Here's an idea, if you don't like it, don't look. Would you prefer the baby to scream his or head off during the show???

I have told people that if they don't like it, don't look. I try and respect other people, by asking for a table in the back of a restaurant, by finding a quite place that is discreet to nurse; but sometimes the baby has another idea.

If they child is teething, they tend to be more clingy and want to nurse more. If the child is not feeling well or starting to come down with something, they tend to nurse more.

In all actuality, the only time a breast should be seen is during the latching on process and the coming off process. If you have a new mother with a new nurser, sometimes the latching on process can be more difficult. I am NOT a BFing Nazi, but I do believe my child has the right to eat when and where it is necessary.

I refuse to be treated like a "dirty little secret" and feed my child in a restroom, or the car. If you don't like it, then don't look. I'm sure your child has been exposed to a heck of a lot more than the breastfeeding moms from the local TV news and shows.

People have argued it is a "two way street", well, I say NA NA. When you ask me to go to a restroom to nurse my child because little Johnny might see the top part of a breast, that is not a two way street. I swear, more skin is shown at Typhoon Lagoon than what is shown during the time I breast feed my child.

I just saw your post and say that you are the type I appreciate when it comes to breast feeding. And I agree with the statement that the only time you really should see a lot is when the child is latching on or coming off the breast.

Please know I didn't mean that you have to cover completely just not let everything show at all times.

My comments about using blankets are for teh women who aren't wearing a special shirt and bra and need to cover themselves up. But yes I have used a blanket over my child's head to comfort them while bottle feeding. I didn't want to confuse the two

 

[Vijoge]

Vegas lays odds on 10 pages before it is locked.

Oops, sorry, the house wins this one. Place your bets for the next round.

 

[lillygator]

why can't breastfeeding moms pump and have bottles handy when going out in public?

 

[Nik's Mom]

I guess I'm surprised when people are surprised to see a woman breast feeding. Don't people understand that is the reason we have breasts? I breast fed both of my sons. I didn't just plop my breast out for the world to see. But I did not cover my sons head with a blanket. In my opnion, that just draws more attention to what you are doing.

I did use nursing tops that had slits at the breast. This made it easy to nurse without exposing my breast. I'm a modest person and would not want my breast exposed to everyone. Believe me. But I did want to breast feed my child and there was not always a private location to do it. As soon as my son unlatched, I covered my breast. You had to really be watching with an eagle eye to see me. And you really shouldn't stare at people that much. It isn't polite.

In most cases, women are discrete when breast feeding. If people don't like it, then don't look at it. That simple.