Essay On Breastfeeding In Public

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.

Legislators developed laws for breastfeeding mothers to protect them from indecency exposure law. Some mothers would breast-feed their child in public at a restaurant, park, or maybe at airport; then would be asked can

Mother’s breastfeeding in public should be universally accepted because it would allow mothers to feed their infants without fear, allow mothers to provide the most complete form of nutrition to their babies, and desexualize the act of breastfeeding.

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.

This is because people think breasts are just a sexual organ, but however, they are an erogenous area. It just makes a lot of people uncomfortable and that is why there is a need to have more people breastfeeding in public. If a mother is sitting in the middle of the park and is breasting her child, she is given a disgusting look. This needs to stop as people need to see it more and then it would not be such a big deal. Some people feel that breastfeeding in public is socially awkward. Children might ask inappropriate questions about what the mother is doing, and the baby might make loud sucking noises that can make others

Breastfeeding is a healthy, natural ability of every woman, and should therefore be socially acceptable and supported by everyone. For some reason this is not the case in our society, in fact breastfeeding continues to be a controversial issue that must be addressed by women’s rights activist groups. Breastfeeding is a feminist issue because the natural act has been medicalized and devalued by major companies because of their interests in profits in bottle feeding. According to Penny Van Esterik a coordinator in the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), women should never have to choose between their duties as a mother and their duties as a responsible, hard working employee. Our society pressures, exploits and oppresses women

Breast feeding in public is a very controversial subject. Many people feel very strongly about their opinion. This is one of those recurring social debates and issues that seems to pop up quite frequently in one form or another. Is it acceptable to breastfeed in public? There are no laws against it in most states, but is it acceptable or seem presentable to do that in front of one who doesn’t want to see? It is hard to say who is right and who is wrong, when each person has a different view on life, religion and morals.

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.

 One man wrote to the La Leche League asking, "Our baby has just turned 5 months old and is handling formula and baby food. My wife still insists on breastfeeding -- is there a problem there?"(Parent soup). Still insists? The AAP recommends breastfeeding for at least a year. They recommend mother's milk exclusively for the first six months of life. So why is this man bothered by his wife doing what's best for both her and their child? Women all over the country are being harassed and even fired for breastfeeding. Another woman's co-workers would stand outside her door and moo. One colleague would ask her for some milk for his coffee when she passed. A florist was fired before she returned from maternity leave because she mentioned that she'd like to express breastmilk at some point during the workday. Angela Matlock's, a bank teller, supervisor refused to allow her to express milk at work at suitable times (she offered to punch out during her two daily breaks), even after her doctor and midwife sent letters explaining the benefits of breastfeeding. (Redbook, 103) Laura Sullivan was told she wasn't allowed

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.

Some state politicians and employers may argue that this is not an important problem, and believe federal law under the ACA has mandated adequate breastfeeding rights, but there is evidence that breastfeeding contributes to better health outcomes for the infant and mother. Breastfeeding requires sufficient time and proper resources to ensure the health of mothers and infants. According to the World Health Organization, “Mothers and families need to be supported for their children to be optimally breastfed”3. Georgia state officials should look to the other states that have implemented on their own breastfeeding programs as a model for implementing its own breastfeeding provisions. The state of Georgia should take these recommendations into consideration in order to create stronger breastfeeding rights for

According to Tracey M. DiLascio, public breastfeeding has been a debate for many years now but wasn’t always considered indecent or sexual like it is today, she published this article July of 2016 and named it “Breastfeeding in public: Overview. Points of view: Breastfeeding in Public.”

However, some people think of breastfeeding as Nudity. Breasts are viewed as sexual items rather than a natural way of providing nutrients and comfort for a child. Anxiety about breastfeeding in front of other people affects breastfeeding for women with low self-confidence or who feel society disapproves of breastfeeding in public. They start to feel uncomfortable. Women should be able to have rights to legally breastfeed their babies in public. Mothers report that that they felt more comfortable breastfeeding in a park than a shopping mall. In some cases, women are asked to leave the premise due to them breastfeeding. Parents do not want to explain to their children about breastfeeding. So, they label breastfeeding in public indecent. Parents who are concerned about their children asking questions should just explain to them. This will help people understand the benefits of breastfeeding.

Scientific studies have shown that Breastfeeding or human milk has Many health benefits for mother and baby that are both short and long term. Breast feeding has been endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, CDC, US Department of health and human services, office of surgeon general along with Many others. Nearly All of the agencies involving children provide some form of education on breastfeeding, for example when to breastfeed, how long to breastfeed, benefits of breastfeeding, supporting breastfeeding in service or flyer form as well as support groups/staff but none provide information on where a mother can breastfeed when in public. Even though all agencies have come together and agreed that this country has a problem in providing support to breastfeeding mothers. None have made initiatives to provide a place for a mother to nurse or express milk while in public. Requiring large chain stores like Walmart, target, Kroger and HEB post signs informing the public of a mothers the right to breastfeed and help mothers fight against discrimination by providing guidelines for business in order for them to provide a private area for breastfeeding mothers to feed their babies while in public. Designating a small private space out of the public eye, for a mother to feed her baby or express breast milk. In supporting a nursing mother, we can improve woman and children’s health, Boost the economy and improve the environment.

Imagine that you are a new mother and you are taking your baby out of the house for the first time. You decide to go eat lunch at a causal, family restaurant. You are sleep deprived, your hair is a mess, and your body doesn 't feel quite like it used to, but you have to get finally out of the house, even if it is just for lunch. Imagine that your baby suddenly starts crying, and you can feel the glances of the other diners.Your motherly instinct is telling you that your baby is hungry. After thinking it over, you decide to nurse your baby while sitting at the booth. Those glances turn to blatant stares. A problem that many mothers face is the judgement that comes along with breastfeeding their babies in public places. Although it isn 't discussed much, any mother who has nursed beyond the confinements of her own home has most likely received her fair share of disgruntled looks and not-so-discreet whispers. Breastfeeding is a natural part of life, which is why it should be more socially acceptable for women to nurse their babies in public without being scrutinized or sexualized by others.