would it bother you if someone breastfeed in front of you?
By cyatibarra
@cyatibarra (123)
Philippines
September 17, 2010 7:24am CST
I saw a woman in the mall, sat beside me and have her baby breastfeed right in front of many people strolling around the mall. at first i was like shocked because she just opened her top or blouse without thinking twice. I noticed that a lot of people passes by just cant help staring at her, some dont seem to be happy of what they saw. but then i realized there's nothing wrong about it if the baby is really hungry, but at the back of my mind i thought, she should've find a place where she can hide with a little privacy and with less people. would it also bother you if someone breastfeed in front of you or in public?
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8 responses
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
18 Sep 10
What part of a woman's body was NOT created in the likeness and image of God? If there is such a part, I for one would not like the public to see it. If however, the entire female body was created in the likeness and image of God I would be hesitant to malign it (and call it unsightly) on a public forum such as myLot! Shame on You!
@cyatibarra (123)
• Philippines
18 Sep 10
i dont understand, i couldnt see the comments of other mylotters?! i was sharing what i saw and asking for an opinion about it was not my intention to offend others. there's really nothing wrong about it. but i cant blame you or the others if you take it negatively, we are entitled to our own opinion.
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@chiedenn (77)
• Philippines
27 Jan 11
Hi cyatibarra, Hi, I am a mother myself and I br.eastfeed my baby as well. You know when I was single, when I see some of those mothers who breas.feed their baby infront of people, I dont get mad at all, I just frown. Its basically frowned upon. and I promise not to do that when I have my own child. I am a mother now and I haven't done that in public WITHOUT cover. I cover my baby and the part of the br.east so that I can freely breas.tfeed in public and i wont be frowned upon. But I understand those mothers that do that in public even without cover coz when it comes to your baby, you will not be ashamed of what you're doing. If your baby is hungry and there are no bre.astfeeding stations or private places, you will really be tempted to do that in public. :)
@sid556 (30959)
• United States
18 Sep 10
Hi Cyatibarra,
I nursed all of my girls when they were babies. There are times when the baby will be hungry when you are out in public and above all, the baby needs to be fed. Usually, it is possible to find a restroom or slip out to the car for a few minutes. If not then there are ways to nurse a baby that is very discreet. I used to put a blanket over my shoulder and make a little tent for the baby for privacy. The mom is covered and the baby can eat and no worries about upsetting others.
@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
19 Sep 10
A mother feeding her infant is the most natural thing in the world. People who stare are just rude.
@mysticmaggie (2498)
• United States
18 Sep 10
That should be a private moment for mother and baby. If, for some reason, she absolutely cannot get to a private place, then she should at least cover herself and the baby with a diaper or blanket.
Though I think a mother feeding her child is beautiful, in a public place without any thought of concealing herself she is being totally rude and uncaring about others around hr.
@meipan (746)
• Philippines
18 Sep 10
YES.. specially in my country where people were a little bit conservative and besides.. i don't think that you should carry your baby in a mall.. i mean for that early age of your baby.. you and your baby should stay at ahome...
@amg5009 (62)
• United States
18 Sep 10
When it comes to mothers feeding in public I have seen it all. I work in a daycare and many mothers come into pick up their children, plop down in a chair, and feed their kid. I am not going to say that it isn't a little weird when you see a mother nonchalantly feeding her child; especially as they are talking to you. I feel that mothers should have more respect for the people around them and either use a blanket or go somewhere private that no one else has to witness the feeding.
