Nursing in public

Along52612 · February 2014

So I know this is a big thing now days. So yesterday when H and I got on the plane to fly back to FL there was a woman on the plane breast feeding her boob was totally out I think it was a breast feeding shirt. I am all for breast feeding but to me if you are going to do it public throw a blanket over or something don't just flaunt your boob. So I know there are a lot of moms and moms to be so what do all of you ladies think about breast feeding baby in public???

kushie77 · February 2014

Eh, a boob is a boob. That's what they're there for. I have no problem with it, but I also worked NICU and L&D and have actually held a boob and latched kids on to mom.

adventureisoutthere · February 2014

Personally, if i need to nurse in public, i'll have a cover. But to each their own. If they're comfortable enough to do it, good for them. As long as she was just sitting there with it hanging out for fun, i wouldn't see it as a big deal.

lnvane00 · February 2014

Whew this post would not go over well on The Bump Lol

Boobs are made for feeding your baby/child. Sadly it is society that makes them sex symbols. You say throw a blanket over the baby and the mom/boob but if someone was offended by the way you ate in public would it be ok for them to say "can you please throw a blanket over your head'.

Some women might try that and their baby will just NOT have it and might start throwing a fit. You never know.

Me personally, I will breastfeed in public. I will feed my son where ever we are if he is hungry. But I will probably try to cover up as best as I can without my son being uncomfortable.

You should encourage and praise a woman for breastfeeding. They are doing what is best for their baby and there are so many judgemental eyes on her already. Dont be another one

And I'm not trying to flame you. I understand you have an opinion about it and that is fine

Along52612 · February 2014

I am all for breast feeding where ever that may be just was like whoa there's a boob. I am just curious what other ladies think cuz I know a lot of people are offended by women breast feeding now days.

Mona8 · February 2014

I've always been pretty modest, so I'll definitely cover up if I need to nurse in public. But that'll be for my own comfort and not the comfort of others. I guess if it bothers someone that much, then just don't look. It's each mother's choice really.

Along52612 · February 2014

For me I would be uncomfortable with out a cover.

lnvane00 · February 2014

Haha I can honestly say I have never seen a woman breastfeeding out in public when I've been out shopping or whatever! I cant believe I havent and I just realized that! I'm sure if her boob was all out my reaction would be 'whoa boob!!!!' too LOL but then I would be like at least she is breastfeeding!

mancila60 · February 2014

I agree with @invane00 TB would have a field day with this post, however we are much nicer here. I did not breastfeed for my own personal reasons and I too have slight issues with doing it in public. I have no problem with breastfeeding itself or doing it in public while covered. There are plenty of ways to do it in public while still being curtious to others.

I think everyone feels differently and you won't find many people who agree with you now days.

bpphoto785 · February 2014

I agree with @Mona8. I hope to breast feed when the time comes, but would not feel comfortable with my boob hanging out in public. And honestly, it makes me feel uncomfortable to see other boobs hanging out. But I would never say anything. Good for that Mom for being comfortable, it's just not me.

cpm1223 · February 2014

Well the reaction that you had to a woman feeding her child (not flaunting her boobs) is the exact reason why breastfeeding, especially in public, has become so taboo. This woman shouldn't have had to cover up when feeding her child because it would make you more comfortable.

Along52612 · February 2014

It really didn't make me uncomfortable. Just weird when you see it. What ever she wants to do there is nothing wrong with it. I know baby has to eat. I was just saying if it was me I wouldn't just throw my boob out even if it's for breast feeding.

court115 · February 2014

Eh... To each their own I guess. I didn't breast feed for medical reasons but if I had, I probably would have covered up in public.

toothpastechica · February 2014

I hope to breastfeed and I think it depends.

I think its stupid that people get offended by seeing women breastfeed, but I also think there's something to modesty and not intentionally putting your boobs out there just because you can, like it or not, our society HAS turned boobs into a huge sex thing, and to be honest I think I'd get creeped out to breastfeed without a cover in a very visible/public place more because of knowing how disgusting our society, and a lot of the men in our society is....

If I was camping or at the park in the morning on a weekday (not a busy time), would I use a cover, probably not, if I was in the middle of church or the mall would I use a cover, probably.

leopardgurl831 · February 2014

First some babies don't like covers or it may be hard to use one depending on what your doing. DH is more modest, so we try to find more secluded spots in restaurants when I'm with him. When I'm by myself in public I normally wear a cover. LM got upset yesterday when we were at Macy's. I whipped out my boob in the middle of the children's department and walked around while he ate. I have also done the same thing at a gas station, both with no cover. Also a cover draws attention, and with no cover you might just think I was holding my baby.

court115 · February 2014

On a side note, I'd much rather see a boob than hear a baby screaming with hunger pains.

spalko · February 2014

I don't think the OP was offended by seeing a mother breastfeeding. I live in Smal Town, USA where breastfeeding in public is something that rarely happens around here. Would I be offended to see a woman feeding her baby in public, no. Would I be suddenly surprised to see a woman's breast, yes

In the day and age of perverts and cell phones, I would not feel comfortable feeding in public without a cover. I understand that that is easy for me to say sans children and my opinion might change once I have children but in this moment it isn't something that I wouldn't do. And I would never judge another woman for doing so. In fact, I find it encouraging that she feels so comfortable to breastfeed in public.

court115 · February 2014

spalko said:

I don't think the OP was offended by seeing a mother breastfeeding. I live in Smal Town, USA where breastfeeding in public is something that rarely happens around here. Would I be offended to see a woman feeding her baby in public, no. Would I be suddenly surprised to see a woman's breast, yes

In the day and age of perverts and cell phones, I would not feel comfortable feeding in public without a cover. I understand that that is easy for me to say sans children and my opinion might change once I have children but in this moment it isn't something that I wouldn't do. And I would never judge another woman for doing so. In fact, I find it encouraging that she feels so comfortable to breastfeed in public.

Well said!

lemlemlem · February 2014

In my early 20s I was really uncomfortable seeing women nurse in public. Now I dont judge women who do it and am not uncomfortable with it. If I was nursing my son (I am not due to having low supply probably due to medical reasons and my sons brief stay in NICU his first 3 days) I probably would use a cover, but that is because I would be uncomfortable showing my boob.

cpm1223 · February 2014

One of the TB ladies posted this on fb...and it made me think of this thread http://thestir.cafemom.com/baby/167851/youre_right_public_breastfeeding_really?utm_medium=sm&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=natural_fanpage

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