Breast Feeding In Public

[rehmwa 2]

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Do you get grossed out when you see an elderly person eating a hamburger, or a teenager munching on fries?

Actually yes to both these questions. But that's a different thread altogether.

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[misskriss 0]

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have the morally wounded complained to you yet?

not yet

[freeflybella 0]

I don't really know what you mean about rallies ??? Or forcing babies to feed ???

I used to try to 'encourage' my baby to eat because damn, after a couple of hours "HOLY CRAP THEY HURT AND PLEASE WAKE UP DON'T YOU WANT LUNCH NOW - HOW ABOUT JUST A LITTLE SNACK? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE"

But I guess that's not what you're talking about?

And I agree, courtesy is always appreciated. But I guess as long as there are those out there saying that BFing is disgusting and should be banned - there will always be women taking a stand on the other side.

Personally, I'll side with the women taking a stand.

Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi

[rehmwa 2]

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Exactly!

"Down with militant political 'in your face' public forced breastfeeding!!!!"

"Up with natural, normal, courteous 'the kid needs to eat' public breastfeeding!!!!"

marching, chanting

won't someone please think of the children?

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Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants

[windcatcher 0]

This whole attitude of "breastfeeding is gross" reminds me of immature boys in school who would always make stupid remarks when learning about human anatomy, and who would always be the shallow type objectifying women's bodies. ( Because everyone knows, a pair of breasts is just something for a man to look at)

Some people need to grow up.

Mother to the cutest little thing in the world...

[WatchYourStep 0]

I figured this would get bumped to SC, I'm amazed it took this long. I'm going back to Bonfire. Bu Bye.

"You start off your skydiving career with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience up before your bag of luck runs out."

[PeterB 0]

Then again Windcatcher, you probably object to someone wanking in public, right? A natural act but one we frown upon if it happens in public.

Same with tender lovemaking or raw fucking. Natural things again. Loud burps and farts is something that offends some people.

My point is that what we consider gross or inapproriate is set arbitrarily and sure it can be a result of immaturity but it can also come from a wide range of other things, rational or irrational.

I don't like watching other people feed. Ain't interested in the least in watching someone wank or fuck. Don't care about burps or farts. Babies feeding from their mothers teat isn't something I find appealing or beautiful but it's ok as long as I ain't eating or trying to sleep.

Those are my arbitrary values and I don't really care whether someone finds them lacking.

[Squeak 17]

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Babies feeding from their mothers teat isn't something I find appealing or beautiful but it's ok as long as I ain't eating or trying to sleep.
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Unless you are focussed on the breatfeeding, it should not interfere with you and your sleeping or eating in any way shape or form. Useless and pointless argument, but thanks for your time

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[steveorino 7]

Kid is hungry? Feed him/her. Put a light blanket over your shoulder. What could wrong with that?

steveOrino

[rhys 0]

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I say no , but if there is no ability to go private I think it should be hidden under blankets or something...

Well and truly tweaked by the social pressures and brain washing of society.

Not taking a stab at you lisamarie just at the mindset in general that a naked breast or any part of the body is offensive.

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix

[Darius11 12]

I think Breast feeding in public is fine as long as I get to play with the free one

I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain

[Shotgun 1]

It's odd that public breastfeeding is even an issue in a society where the current fashion trend is to wear pants cut so low that your ass crack shows every time you sit down or bend over.

[steveorino 7]

LOL!

steveOrino

[PLFXpert 0]

Technically that trend is out, but many seem to have missed the memo.

Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

[Squeak 17]

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Technically that trend is out, but many seem to have missed the memo.

Who is it that says it's out, I have the misfortune of seeing it displayed by the fashion concious teen on a daily basis. It's not out untill it's "out"..trust me it's still IN

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[chaoskitty 0]

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People who want ot use blankets, diapers (how the fuck do you cover a kid with a pamperor huggy anyway) or better yet napkin - go to fucking Iran. Women are well covered there, you will not be offended.

I think they meant the old school diapers, which are commonly used as burp rags. You've got a burp rag for after the feeding, right? Why not throw it over your shoulder?

I'm not offended to see a baby nursing, but I would want to cover myself for my own privacy. Nursing is an intimate bonding experience between a mother and child. *I* would feel uncomfortable with any random freaks in public watching my baby feed from my breast.

And like I said in the other thread.. when they're old enough to ask for it, its time to get off the tit.

[misskriss 0]

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And like I said in the other thread.. when they're old enough to ask for it, its time to get off the tit.

Says who? Do you have experience or have you studied extensively about it? Technically a 7 or 8 month old can ask for it by tugging at your shirt. My son has been calling it boo boo for over a month now and the AAP strongly encourages to nurse for at least a year. Should I have stopped because he asked for it?

People who have never breastfed a child think it's so easy to throw a blanket over or a cloth or whatever but it's really not that easy. When I would cover with the blanket I had to have help getting all covered up and as he got older he would yank the cover off. You can still cover most everything with your shirt anyway so it isn't an issue. I just don't get everyones uptightness with it. I did go in bathrooms and dressing rooms to nurse but if that isn't an option then I'm not going to not feed my baby because someone might get offended.

I was/am always discreet when nursing, I just don't get why people are getting so worked up about it. It's like when the whole country went into a panic because of Janet Jackson's nipple at the Super Bowl.

If you have children and decide to nurse you will see that it isn't always easy. I think people have to experience it to understand it. I can also see because of the society we live in (where porn is acceptable but breastfeeding is not )why people may be uncomfortable and it's why I'm respectful of those around me. Still irritates the hell out of me though.

[mailin 0]

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If you have children and decide to nurse you will see that it isn't always easy. I think people have to experience it to understand it. I can see because of the society we live in where porn is acceptable but breastfeeding is not why people may be uncomfortable and it's why I'm respectful of those around me. Still irritates the hell out of me though.

I also think it has to do with the prevelance of formula - I swear, the forumla companies are almost as bad as cigarette companies! When I went home from the hospital after Arianna was born Similac (a formula company) gave us (and all new moms in that hospital) a bag, FULL of powdered formula and premade formula samples. Although I left the samples in the room when we left, I know alot of woman who wouldn't and then one day when the are having a hard time breastfeeding, they try the samples and bingo... they're formula babies. In the 50s and 60s breastfeeding had a more negative view in the medical community than formula - formula was considered better. My grandmothers never nursed they're children and thought it was gross as a result...

and I think that train of thought has transcended generations.

I've kept up with pumping mostly cause I'm too cheap to buy formula, but also because its best for her... originally did it for the weight loss, but that doesn't seem to be happening anymore


Jen

Arianna Frances

[chaoskitty 0]

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And like I said in the other thread.. when they're old enough to ask for it, its time to get off the tit.

Says who? Do you have experience or have you studied extensively about it? Technically a 7 or 8 month old can ask for it by tugging at your shirt.

Says the rest of the world.
Yes I do and yes I have.
I'm not talking about babies.. I'm talking about aged 3+ who ask for the boobie in a full sentence.

[NCclimber 0]

Great thread, folks. Love the PC browbeating of anyone who spoke against breast-feeding in public.

Seems like it's a matter of tolerance and discretion. In other words, don't stare.... it's none of your business.... and if it's feeding time in a public place, mothers should do their your best to be discreet.

And as far as I'm concerned, there is no reason for any child over two (or three, tops) to be feeding on the boobie.

[jraf 0]

honey, wake up! its 2006...old style diapers...puhleeeease.

And yes I have burp rag...its called my shoulder. And next time you come to the dropzone, please wear a khveff so i am not morally injured. (this has been moved to speakers corner, right?)

jraf

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[chaoskitty 0]

Hey man.. if you can't take contradicting opinions then dont post.
I never said you shouldnt breast feed your baby in public. Just how I would handle it myself.. because someone asked. Somehow you think that people who prefer privacy and discretion are extreme prudes.

[mailin 0]

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Says the rest of the world.
Yes I do and yes I have.
I'm not talking about babies.. I'm talking about aged 3+ who ask for the boobie in a full sentence.

I would suggest you take some time to read and investigate before you make these types of statements.

http://www.who.int/child-adolescent-health/NUTRITION/complementary.htm

The world health orgnization does NOT use 'being able to ask for the tit' as criteria for weaning. Really, thats laughable

Arianna Frances

[NCclimber 0]

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Says the rest of the world.
Yes I do and yes I have.
I'm not talking about babies.. I'm talking about aged 3+ who ask for the boobie in a full sentence.

I would suggest you take some time to read and investigate before you make these types of statements.

http://www.who.int/child-adolescent-health/NUTRITION/complementary.htm

The world health orgnization does NOT use 'being able to ask for the tit' as criteria for weaning. Really, thats laughable

You mean this:

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The transition from exclusive breastfeeding to family foods, referred to as complementary feeding, typically covers the period from 6 to 18-24 months of age,

How is that contrary to the claim of children over three shouldn't breast feed?

I would suggest you take some time to read and investigate before you make these types of statements.

[misskriss 0]

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Says the rest of the world.
Yes I do and yes I have

Sorry, I didn't know you have experienced breastfeeding. Or is it the research you are talking about. I'm really not trying to be snippy... Honestly. From what I read on here you seem like a really sweet girl and we just have differences of opinion. None of my children have nursed past two (at their will) but if someone else wants to then I think it's their right.
I provided a link with some info for anyone who is interested.


http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-benefits.html

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that "Breastfeeding should be continued for at least the first year of life and beyond for as long as mutually desired by mother and child... Increased duration of breastfeeding confers significant health and developmental benefits for the child and the mother... There is no upper limit to the duration of breastfeeding and no evidence of psychologic or developmental harm from breastfeeding into the third year of life or longer." (AAP 2005)


The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends that breastfeeding continue throughout the first year of life and that "Breastfeeding beyond the first year offers considerable benefits to both mother and child, and should continue as long as mutually desired." They also note that "If the child is younger than two years of age, the child is at increased risk of illness if weaned." (AAFP 2001)


A US Surgeon General has stated that it is a lucky baby who continues to nurse until age two. (Novello 1990)


The World Health Organization emphasizes the importance of nursing up to two years of age or beyond (WHO 1992, WHO 2002).
Scientific research by Katherine A. Dettwyler, PhD shows that 2.5 to 7.0 years of nursing is what our children have been designed to expect (Dettwyler 1995).