Breastfeeding Out In Public

Every year, approximately 4 million babies are born in the United States. This means that every year, approximately 8 million breasts are swollen with Mother Nature's own ambrosia, ready to start our children down the path to a healthy and well-adjusted life. Having a child is the most natural thing in the world to most women. Breast feeding is the the most healthy food for a newborn child. It prevents a wide range of illnesses as well as helps the mother feel better after birth. So why not breastfeed your new born? Although many people believe that breast feeding puts undue stress on a new mother, ultimately, as a mother, you will be responsible for every single feeding that your child experiences. Sure, it is true that you can pump the

Breast-feeding was introduced in the 1800s as an alternative to avoid deadly illnesses that were travelling from Spain, Middle East and Asia. In the 1860s scientists began supplementing animals’ milk as formula; especially for mothers who were not able to breast-feed. By the twentieth century, the United States “experienced a sharp decline in breast-feeding rates for infants and toddlers” (Lerner, 2006, p. 362). The reason for decreasing rates in breast-feeding were due to breast-feeding was seen as public indecency, mothers were headed back to work, and mothers were not encourage to breast-feed their child because some people saw it embarrassing. Due to not enforcing laws that were established for breastfeeding mothers; mothers are not comfortable to breast-feed in public from indecency exposure law, allowed flexibility to feed infant during work hours and also protecting a mother’s well-being to breast-feeding in public without embarrassment.

Breastfeeding in public has been a big thing this year for many different reasons. It's offensive to others in public because we don't live in a society today where it's okay to show our boobs or cleavage. Breast feeding should be a crime for being done in public. Its disgusting and there is so many more places to breastfeed instead of infront of everybody. Women should go in a bathroom stall for an hour and just sit there while they feed their child because that's the most sanitized place ever.

We are all humans and everyone likes to eat when they're hungry. Right? So why should an innocent baby have to wait eat. When us adults and kids are hungry we hurry up and feed ourselves. Breastfeeding is a natural thing that every women has a choice in doing other options are giving your baby formula milk.

Over the years many discussions have gone on about what newborns should be fed. Whether or not to breastfeed is a major and very stressful decision for new parents. Often the parents have to resort to information or advice given from family members, friends or pediatricians. Breast feeding has been linked to lower obesity rates later in life, it is "tailor made" for your baby having the exact nutrients needed at that time and helps to bond baby with mother. Breast feeding should be supported and never be looked at as being sexual in nature, it is natural. The mothers that choose to breastfeed their babies should surround themselves with supportive people. There have been controversies over the years for which is form of feeding is best.

Why should you be able to show your breast in public? Alexia Garcia stated that “It is our hope at breastfeeding world lift the stigma that breasts are something that should be sexual, and instead to teach that they are for food, so the world knows the breastfeeding is normal, natural, and nothing to hide under a cover.” (Garcia) Breast are not sexual organs. As society will argue, our breasts were made for feeding. Images of sexualization breast are everywhere, from advertising to women walking down the street, if there is no breastfeeding in public, but sexualized images of breasts continued to be flaunted in public, our youth will grow up thinking that breasts are only sexual. You can cover up. Most times when you cover an infant's head

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.

It is understood that raising a child is expensive and these expenses start of when the child is an infant. These expenses include baby formula which is not something all people can afford consistently, therefore, they breastfeed. Although breastfeeding seems like it is the cheaper and easier outlet to feed an infant, those who do so in public, are ridiculed and thrown out of establishments. I believe that women should be able to breastfeed in public places without getting harassed or illegally thrown out of places.

It seems like every other day there is a new scandal involving a mother breastfeeding in public. When did breastfeeding become so controversial? This is the purpose of female breasts; besides, it is economical, and conveniently there on demand. Experts agree, the benefits of breastfeeding are overwhelmingly evident; but Americans have sexualized breasts to such an extent that something as natural as breastfeeding an infant has been misconstrued into a lewd act. Since much of a mothers decision on whether they will breastfeed or not is based on public perception; therefore, breastfeeding in public should be promoted and encouraged for the well being mothers and

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

First off let me start off by saying breastfeeding is something I am deeply compassionate about. I have 3 kids who all were breast fed. The ability you have to feed your baby with your body is an amazing thing & it’s something I support whole-heartily. Whenever I see a mom breastfeeding in public I always make sure to give her the Mom nod and smile, to sorta tell her she’s doing awesome, and to keep it up. It takes encouragement to breastfeed and especially in public. Now I am not particular on how a woman nurses her baby in public. Covered or not, it really doesn't matter to me as long as they are breastfeeding their baby.

Every human being born from their mother’s womb most likely have been breastfeed before. Breastfeeding is the best thing a mother could give to her baby, besides a roof over his or her head, love, and affection. Babies being breastfeed get their nutrients from their mother. Mother's shouldn’t have to put the need of feeding their child because someone does not like seeing it. The healthier the baby is the better chance of survival. Babies must eat just like we do. Their mothers can’t just neglect their needs. Neglect is against the law and a form of child birth.

Breastfeeding is the natural way of providing food for infants. It is an important part of motherhood, and it is the first major decision that is made when it comes to feeding a child. Breastfeeding is an issue of gender because when a woman is seen breastfeeding, in public or not, she is usually shamed and accused of indecent exposure (Danawi). This is because our society has been shaped to see breasts only as sexual objects and there is an insufficient amount of educating on breastfeeding being done. We could start to put an end to this issue by becoming informed on the importance of breastfeeding and realizing that the purpose of breast is to provide nutrients to babies. Pamela K. Wiggins, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and teacher stated, “Breastfeeding is a mother’s gift to herself, her baby and the earth.” This quote summarizes the information I found on this issue. From the research I did on breastfeeding, I found studies and information that have shown the advantages and benefits that it offers when it comes to infants, mothers, and society.