Do you approve of breastfeeding in public?

[MOB Karen]

Let us know how you feel about this subject. :D

[LaceyinPgh]

I said yes. Breastfeeding is a natural thing. I also know that it is an issue that a lot of women wrestle with before coming to a decision. Although it isn't a choice that I would make in child rearing, I commend women who do. Breasts are NOT sexual objects. Our society is the only one that sees them as such. The breasts natural function is to produce milk for a child. I see no reason that they shouldn't be used as such.

My only stipulation is one that most women do anyway, be discreet about it. I don't care that you are feeding your baby in a restaurant. I know that baby is hungry and not going to wait until you can go and sit in some dirty bathroom or hot car. Just make sure you aren't putting on a display about it.

[Amber818]

Yes it has to be done. In most cases women are in physical pain due to the milk pressure.

[WhiskeyGirl]

I said yes.

BUt for me personally, when I will be breast feeding in public I will cover myself with a blanket kind of thing as I don't feel comfortable having my breast hanging out in public. However if you're comfortable, the more power to ya!! :D

[Kacie_bride]

I said no. I am a very big supporter of breast feeding and will breast feed my children, but not in public. Many public places now have a separate room adjacent to the women's bathroom that is usually very clean. At department stores you can always use a dressing room.

If there is absolutely no decent place to feed a hungry baby then I would say to cover yourself up with a blanket.

[hummingbird521]

Breastfeeding is a natural thing. But I do feel as if it should be done discretly. I have seen women in public expose all and I feel this is not appropriately done. I have no problem with it if the ladies cover themselves and not make a scene out of it.

[mlm063007]

I think that it is ok for women to breastfeed in public. I agree that it should be done discreetly, with a blanket or something else to cover themselves.

[rainbowtreat]

I agree with others. It doesnt take much to throw a small blanket over you and the baby. But yes the baby does need to eat and if that mother is breast feeding then all the power to her fo doing so.

[ladymelissa]

I voted "no, not in public." I think that there is a time and a place for everything, breast feeding included. Going to the bathroom, having sex and menstruation are all natural as well but you cannot just drop your pants in the middle of the mall and relieve yourself. There are pumps available and I see no reason why one couldn't prepare some bottles ahead of time or find a somewhat private area like a restroom or a room adjacent to a restroom for that purpose. Also trips could be planned accordingly so the mother is not out for extended periods of time with the child and she could do the feeding at home and/or have a bottle for emergencies.

[WebLady]

I agree with Melissa!

I say no, yes the kid has to be fed and yes it is natural and all, but I don't need to see it. I believe there is is a time and a place for everything and I don't want go out to dinner and look over and see that ... covered or not. That is just me though ;)