Breastfeeding Article Summary

Breastfeeding in public has become a problem today. I’ve heard many arguments of for and against breastfeeding. I see many arguments that are against women breastfeeding in public. I am against breastfeeding in public. All the talk about breastfeeding in public has become more relevant to today’s society because people have admitted to being uncomfortable with public breastfeeding. Women say that people are “shaming” them, but really people are wanting respect from the women who make us feel uncomfortable. I agree that breastfeeding is a very natural thing in child birth, but I do not want to see another woman breastfeeding while I am eating dinner or going for a jog in the park. I believe that breastfeeding should be done behind closed

The nutrients found in a mother’s breastmilk help the infant to grow healthier, as well as protecting it against some infections. This is one of the reasons that mothers know nursing their infants is best for them. However, even if it is the best for the infant, nursing mothers are still criticized for breastfeeding outside the privacy of their homes. From an early age, a woman has always been taught to cover every part of her body. Therefore, an exposed breast in public is often considered provocative or inappropriate even when used to breastfeed, although that is the breast’s function. Other objections to breastfeeding in public may be a reaction against perceived pressure on mothers to breastfeed at all costs.

The act of breastfeeding has never made me feel uncomfortable; I have always viewed it as a natural activity necessary for a child’s health. After the incident at the pool happened almost a year and a half ago, the question always lingered in my mind about why it’s so upsetting that mother’s nurse their infants in public. Before I researched this particular topic, I didn’t really do any follow up investigation until now. Why do people find offense in a mother nursing her child in public? And wWhy is breastfeeding seen as

Growing up around women breastfeeding was quite interesting; although I was young I was always embarrassed to be around a nursing mother. Most of us are aware that breastfeeding is the most natural way of providing infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Breastfeeding to a lot of mothers is the time of bonding between themselves and child. Disagreement arises when nursing mothers decide to perform feedings in public areas. Then we have the groups of people that view breastfeeding in public places as indecent and offensive. In an article about current breastfeeding laws the authors state that “currently, the majority of the US states have legislation permitting women to breastfeed in any location and exempting breastfeeding from indecency laws” (Nguyen,Hawkins). I don’t think the issue is with breastfeeding itself. What may actually be the problem with the whole breastfeeding in public debate would have to be the action of breastfeeding, the locations where the mothers choose to breastfeed and sometimes age of child being breastfeed. Public breastfeeding can be a very touchy topic with strong feelings on both sides of the debate. After considering both sides of the issue, breastfeeding in public areas should not be done.

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.

The authors explain that prior to the invention of infant formula breast feeding was just known as feeding. Infant formula and the sexualization of breast led mothers to bottle feeding. Bottle feeding made it so people became uncomfortable to breastfeed in public. Breastfeeding helps baby’s immune systems develop and helps them grow. Studies have shown that breastfeeding is a healthy and natural way for mothers to feed their babies. The authors argue that there should be public places for mothers to “feed” or pump. Breastfeeding can already be uncomfortable as it is. In closing, the authors argue public establishments should be educated on how to support breastfeeding mothers. I believe this article is a good source that I can information from for my case study. It shares a different side of why women should be able to breastfeed in public.

There is much controversy over whether women should be allowed to breastfeed in public. There are certain laws set in place to protect women when they are breastfeeding in public and there are also certain ways to disguise it if the mother feels uncomfortable (Women’s Health, 2017). Wearing clothes that are not tight fitting is a good way to disguise a mother who is breastfeeding. Button down shirts and shirts that pull up from the waste are all examples of clothes that are useful (Women’s Health, 2017). Using a blanket is also helpful and it is also advised to maybe practice breastfeeding at home so that the mother feels more comfortable doing it out in public (Women’s Health, 2017). Currently, there are forty-nine states that have laws in

Breastfeeding in public is often viewed as offensive inappropriate or gross. But as a mother you have the rights to feed your child whenever or wherever you want to. I believe it's a mother's duty to feed the child when he/she hungry (debate.org). But when you are feeding your child they must cover their breast with a cloth to give the mother and privacy.

Breastfeeding is natural and breast milk is the best nutritional choice for infants. Breastfeeding helps babies to fight infections, prevent allergies and diarrhea, and protects against several chronic conditions, breast milk contains antibodies that help infants fight off viruses and bacteria, and is easy for an infant’s stomach to digest. Also, breastfeeding helps the infant and the mother to bond and it can help the mothers to lose extra calories fast, which they gained during pregnancy. However, breastfeeding in public tends to be controversial, and breastfeeding mothers are forced to use the public bathroom to feed their babies. If anyone of us can have our lunch or dinner in public, why shouldn’t a breastfed baby has the same rights? And who wants to have lunch in the bathroom? Women should breastfeed anywhere except in the bathroom. women have a legal right to breastfeed her babies in public, and women’s breast is created to nurture babies. People argue breastfeeding in public is indecent exposure and unconformable to those who are watching a mother nursing a child. Breastfeeding in public shouldn’t bother other people because it is unrealistic to expect mothers to feed their babies in places like bathrooms.

Unlike Minnesota many states don’t have laws requiring employers to give women time to pump. There are very few states which mandate paid time off for a new mother and women in poorer economic situations can’t afford to take time off. Formula is often pushed on new-mothers by hospitals and is heavily advertized on TV. Yet one of the most compelling reasons women won’t breastfeed is due to social pressure not to expose the breast. Even though MN statute 617-23 exempts women who breast feed from indecent exposure, lack of common exposure has led hiding one’s breast to be a social norm. Even those who cover are often scrutinized for this public display of Mother& Child. Almost all women in my family have breastfed in public and each one of them talks about the stares and comments they received. Some even express pumping ahead of time as to avoid the stares – which led to impairment of replenishment of lactose in the breast. A friend of mine who chooses not to cover is often asked to by those around her to do so. I once heard a young woman tell her that the sight of it “made her uncomfortable”. This is probably because we almost never see boobs free in public, and when we do they are sexualized to an unattainable

Breastfeeding is the oldest style of feeding a baby. It’s existed since the start of time. In fact, out of all the mammals that exist on this planet, each one of them nurses their babies, including humans. Recently, breastfeeding publically has been seen as indecent. Why would society frown on the most natural and beautiful act a mother can do for her child? Nearly daily women are asked to leave public places when they’re feeding their kids because someone believes it 's indecent or perverted, despite the efforts that are made to promote breastfeeding as positive. Breastfeeding isn 't indecent or perverted; but, several people assume it should be hidden and out of the general public eye. It’s a women’s right to nurse her child anyplace she

For many years, woman’s breast have been sexualized due to breastfeeding, there has been an excessive amount of hatred and arguments surrounding the topic of; breastfeeding in public. Some individuals believe it is disturbing and intrusive, while others are completely supportive and find it to be natural. There are many opinions and point of views that are for and not for breastfeeding in public that are reasonable, it all depends on the level of maturity. Society has considered breastfeeding in public being a sense of disturbance, however; breastfeeding is the most natural element of life and tremendous amounts of support must be given toward mothers instead of shaming them for essentially keeping their child alive by feeding them when desired.

Have you ever seen a woman who does breastfeeding activity in public? What do you feel when you see them? Does it look okay to you? Or are you even disgusted? There are a lot of people who feel uncomfortable when they see a breastfeeding activity in public. Many people also still look at breastfeeding as a sexual activity that should not be performed in public. Actually, breastfeeding is a good activity that brings benefits for both the mother and the baby. Although many people feel that breastfeeding in public is inappropriate, I strongly believe that breastfeeding in public should be acceptable for three reasons.

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.

Is breastfeeding in public unacceptable? Others may say that it is immoral for mothers to nurse their babies in public, but I argue that it’s not because it is important for babies to receive the most nutritious meal wherever they may be. In this paper, I am going to argue points as to why I feel it is acceptable for nursing mothers to breastfeed her child in public. To begin, breastfeeding is the natural that God intended women way to feed infants. Next, it has also been proven it is the most nutritious alternative compared to formula. Lastly, a woman’s body has been sexualized to the point where others view it inappropriate for mothers to nurse out in the open. Although, many people argue that it is unacceptable to breastfeed in public, I disagree with that statement.