Breastfeeding : A New Scandal Involving A Mother Breastfeeding

The audience intended for this paper are mothers that have a desire to breastfeed, employers, clinicians, breastfeeding advocacy groups and federal and state legislators involved in policy change.

One of the things fueling the force against breastfeeding in public is that not a lot of people know how beneficial breastfeeding over formula feeding is for the child. According to The Economic Benefits of Breastfeeding: A Review and Analysis Written by Jon p. Weimer, the majority of the American infants were breastfed up until around 1950. In the last 50 years alone, breastfeeding has changed significantly with the creation of synthetic formula, causing the number of infants being breastfed to dwindle off. Between 1946 and 1956, the number of infants being breastfed fell by half, and by 1967 only 25% of America’s infant population was being breastfed at the time of hospital discharge. The numbers proceeded to increase and decrease in the

In this article, “The Ideal and the Real of Breast-Feeding” by Jane E. Brody, Brody brings some good points to light. The campaign to exclusively breastfeed for the first six months in today’s society is becoming increasingly prevalent by health care providers, lactation consultants, and other organizations. Brody’s notable outlook on breastfeeding stems from her own personal experiences with her twin boys. The ever increasing numbers of reasons one should breastfeed and how important it is for the health of the child to continue to grow. As the textbook, “How Children Develop” by Robert Siegler, shows it is a natural life source. Mammals use breast milk as a source of nutrition for their young. Humans have become more reliant on formula feeding.

Breastfeeding in public is very hot in the media right now. Mothers everywhere are being shamed for feeding their babies in public even though it is what's best for the mothers and the babies. “Breast milk contains antibodies that protect infants from bacteria and viruses. Breastfed children have fewer ear, respiratory…” (Legislatures). Instead of verbally abusing the women who breastfeed in public other ladies need to support the new mothers by knowing what the law states about breastfeeding in public and protecting the mother’s rights.

Breastfeeding is a form of a mother feeding her child from her breasts. When women decide to breastfeed their children in public they tend to be looked at with disgust. When their only intentions are to give their infants food and nutrients. Sadly many view it to be inappropriate and considered sexual for a woman's breast to be about of their shirt to feed their child. Women should be allowed to breastfeed in public no matter what anyone else says.

Breast are everywhere these days. Magazines, movies, and social media are saturated with images promoting the ideal or attractive figure of women. That American focus on the sexual characteristic of breasts, rather its physical and psychological function in maternity is what has caused the discomfort in many members of the nation. Americans think that breasts exist for enhancing sexual activity, and feel uncomfortable when they are reminded that breasts go into babies’ mouths.

Have you ever witnessed breastfeeding in public? What could be wrong about a mother nourishing her child? That’s right, nothing is wrong with that. Breastfeeding is when a woman nurtures her child from her breast. This has been around since before the 15th century. Breastfeeding in public has been made controversial by society’s outlook on breasts being sexual. Although, this is a moment in life that is not widely accepted by everyone there are people who do not mind this. The main purpose of breasts is to breastfeed a child after birth. Breastfeeding in public should be universally accepted because formula is a breastfeeding replacement, breastfeeding offers endless benefits for the mother and baby, and many people incorrectly view breasts as sexual objects.

Women in society today have become very open with what they do in public. One current controversy over how women act in public is breastfeeding. To many this is seen as a normal part of life, enough people that laws in favor of breastfeeding in public have been passed in 49 states, others watch on in horror that a woman would do that in a public setting1. While regulation deems this acceptable, there are still several incidents reported every year of women being denied this right, whether it is being asked to leave a restaurant or being talked down to in public. Do the different views about public breastfeeding result in a violation of the rights for the breastfeeding mother and her suckling infant, or are they merely backlash of those that do not agree with the practice?

What could possibly be wrong about a mother nourishing her child? Absolutely nothing. Many people view a woman's breasts as sexual items. The main purpose of breasts Is to breastfeed a child after birth. I came across The Milk Truck while back. The Milk Truck is there “to create a mobile breastfeeding unit that allows mothers to feed their babies in places where they have been discouraged - restaurants, shopping malls, public spaces, etc. Babies should be able to eat anywhere, and everywhere". I am absolutely for breastfeeding in public.

Throughout the years there has never been a problem about breastfeeding in public. Today's generation discriminates other young or middle age mothers who feed their newborn child in public. Today's fashion creates a dramatic change on how people dress. Shirts or shorts that are created small. As if any more clothing lines can create anything more smaller as they are now. Why tell a mother not to feed their newborn in public but it's okay for girls to be half naked walking around in the streets without being judged. Then the formula companies, who created the formula? No one knows, the face is never shown, people assume that formula is a gateway from having to feed their newborn regular breast milk. This generation is odd, why be rude and why

Deciding to breastfeed is one of the best choices you can make for you and your baby. Breast milk has all the nutrients that your baby needs, when your baby needs them. That is why many women who can choose to breastfeed exclusively.

Breastfeeding in public is one of the most controversial issues in society today. Breastfeeding has been around since before the 15th century. It is a bond shared between a mother and a child. Research shows that breastfeeding is the best choice over formula because breastfeeding provides the infant with essential nutrients, helps with recovery from childbirth, and protects the infant against a number of chronic conditions. Breastfeeding is abnormal, healthy, natural and need not be disguised, explained, or apologized. You should be able to breastfeed your baby wherever or whenever your child is hungry. Breastfeeding is not a choice it’s a responsibility. It may not be the right choice for some parents, but it’s the best choice for every baby.

For thousands of years, breastfeeding has been the main source that women have had to feed their babies. In today’s society, however, breastfeeding has become a controversial issue due to the increased sexualization of the female body, especially women’s breasts. This same society has failed to consider the benefits that breastfeeding mothers offer to society and, most importantly, the benefits breastfeeding offers to children. It is important to consider and remember that breastfeeding is natural and nursing mothers should be free to nurse everywhere because it is their legal right, it is the first source of nutrition for their children, it eliminates excess waste in the environment, and it benefits society.

Breastfeeding has always been an interesting topic that I’ve wanted to explore further because it has so many benefits to a child’s health. A lot of people question if breast-feeding a natural and safe thing for an infant because they are so use to the bottle-feed method. There have been times a mother has been called into question because she is breast-feeding her child in public even though there are laws which protect breastfeeding mothers. It could be offensive to people if the breast is a little exposed and mom doesn’t have it covered well and cause quite the controversy. People don’t think about the many benefits that the mother is providing for

In a time when overwhelming research shows that human milk is superior to any sort of manufactured human milk substitute, with great economic benefits for breastfeeding families, the health care system, and society in general, breastfeeding is no longer seen as just an individual choice, but as a public health challenge that deserves more publicity to create supportive systems and environments for mothers to breastfeed.