The Importance Of Breastfeeding In Public Schools

In the last few years, mothers breastfeeding in public areas has been a controversial issue. Breastfeeding mothers have received the stigma of society for showing their breasts while nursing. For some people, the breast is seen as something sexual, repugnant, and even offensive. Breastfeeding mothers should not be made to feel guilty, disgust or ashamed for nursing in public. Women should be allowed to breastfeed in public because it is the healthiest option for the infant, the most economical way to feed, and it is a natural process.

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.

Women carry a child inside of their body for 9 straight months. Why should we take away the right for them to feed their child publicly? Yes, nudity in a public space is illegal, but not feeding your child is, too. Women across the country are enraged about people saying they feel uncomfortable about it. Who would want to feed their child in a bathroom stall? Breastfeeding is beneficial to mother and child, it's ideal for the child's health, and it's cost effective and environmentally

"How dare you breastfeed in public?", they say. I quickly wanted to shoot back "How dare you suggest my child eat in the restroom!" There are many scenarios is the news where a breastfeeding woman has been asked to leave an establishment for breastfeeding. No one should be forced to nurse (or breastfeed) in a restroom, in there car, or even feel the need to stay home. So long as a woman makes a concerted effort not to bare all, why can't we nurse in public? Society has ruined many mother and child pairs chance at healthy nursing relationship. Mothers feel pressured to only breastfeed at home to save themselves from public ridicule. Many of them as resorted to supplementing with

Mothers who are thinking of breastfeeding may feel that they are being judged when they feed their baby in public because some people think that it is not appropriate for mothers to breastfeed in public. According to Yimyam and Hanpa (2013), “In order to promote breastfeeding practices among employed mothers, workplace interventions must be designed using multiple levels of influence including employee, employer and workplace.” In order for a new mom to feel comfortable breastfeeding, she needs to feel comfortable everywhere she goes especially her workplace. The employers should allow the breastfeeding employee to take breaks when needing to pump and should provide a fridge so they can store the milk somewhere safe. The workplace should also have somewhere clean and private for the woman to go to pump her milk. Also if the employer makes it known to the whole company that they support having breastfeeding zones then all of the other employees will be more accepting to it. This will allow the breastfeeding employee to feel more comfortable and will most likely allow her to breastfeed longer. Changing how the workplace views breastfeeding will help postpartum mothers to breastfeed longer and promote others to choose

In America, it is common to see the breasts being placed in a sexual light almost everyday, from magazine covers to the large boobs we see on the beach that have undergone surgery to become “perfect” in the eyes of men. So, now when a women is seen breastfeeding their child, it is more difficult to put away those sexual beliefs that boobs are for pleasure and to see them for the nutrition of children. By making breasts sexual and inappropriate in certain circumstances, we are not allowing for a culture that promotes breastfeeding and the healthy development of our children. I can say for myself personally, although I would like to have the healthiest child possible, I would not feel comfortable breastfeeding in public because I know that men would be looking at me with sexual thoughts and others might be judging me based of the idea of it being inappropriate public exposure, and I am sure many other women feel this exact same way when it comes down to breastfeeding in the United States regardless of the new education we are getting on the

Breastfeeding in public is natural, however, others think it is inappropriate. A survey has found that 6 out of 10 women who have breastfeed take steps to hide it in public and a 3rd of these women feel embarrassed or incomfortable nursing outside of their home. The poll also showed that 1 in 5 believed people did not want the mothers to breastfeed in public and 1 in 10 who chose not to nurse their baby were influenced by the worry of doing so outside the home. The poll was carried out by Public Health England's parenting advice service. It is illegal to ask a breastfeeding woman to leave a public place but there have been high-profile cases of women being told to cover up.

Others may say the woman should at least cover herself and the child when the baby is feeding. Many people view breastfeeding indecent exposure when done in public. Although a woman is allowed to breastfeed in public, that does not mean that she should. In some cases, it is understandable why a mother wants to breastfeed in public. A breastfeeding mother can choose to breastfeed for her and her baby’s health. Breast milk contains more nutrients, and it is easter for a baby to digest. For the mother, breastfeeding her baby can lower health risks, and breastfeeding helps with weight loss. In some cases, the mother may pump before she leaves home, but the bottle could have spilled or leaked out. If a mother were to excuse herself to a restroom, she would be in a very unsanitized environment for her baby to be eating. Also, other people argue the fact that the mother could cover up with a blanket or some other material, but the mother may not be able to see if the baby is latched properly or whether the baby has fallen asleep. A baby is normally not on a schedule to eat, so when the baby starts crying a mother may not always have a bottle at hand. It is more convenient for the mother if she can breastfeed her baby whenever or wherever she needs to. Breastfeeding mothers get criticized on a daily basis for wanting to nourish their baby properly. In public or in private, no one should judge another person for the decisions that one person

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.

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.

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

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.

For years women have breastfeed their children, they have allowed for women of the past to do it where ever and whenever they please. However, along with the hypersexualization of the female physique, has come a decline in the acceptability of breastfeeding in public places. “This disapproval of, or embarrassment with, breastfeeding in public is linked to the dichotomous role that the breast plays in Western society, and it is the convergence of the sexual or “aesthetic” role, and the functional role of the breast which Angier (23) Contends “disturbs and irritates” us” (Birth:Paediatric Nursing, p. 82) As a society we have over sexualized the female breast so much that now when a woman is seen feeding a child, it is no longer about etiquette and appropriateness but, about how unattractive the act is. There are several topics that could be covered over breast feeding and how great it is for the child as well as the parent. However these are the topics that will be covered in this paper on why it has become a battle for women to have the right to breastfeed in public. Sexualization of women through media, the benefits of breastfeeding, judgment of nursing mothers and how it effects the mother’s view on breastfeeding and finally the education of modern young adults on breastfeeding and how that can affect the decisions they make in the future.

Breastfeeding in public can be a delicate topic, some believe it is rude and indecent to expose oneself in public, others believe that it is the most natural way to provide food for an infant. Not only does it provide health benefits for the baby, but for the mother as well. In many states it is legal for a mother to breastfeed wherever and whenever she wants but, that does not dismiss the fact that there is still judgment, having shifty eyes and quiet murmurs in restaurants or at bus stops is what averts mothers to discontinue the most vital part of a child's growth. Nursing in public should not be discouraged because it is the most natural and healthiest way for a mother to provide nourishment for her newborn.

One of the leading controversial topics of all time is whether it is appropriate to breastfeed in public. Women all around the world practice breastfeeding regularly, and for various reasons such as the vitamins, and nutrients colostrum provides for their child to grow, and flourish with little to no complications. It raises suspicion as to why people are offended, and tend to get overly squeamish when it comes to breastfeeding, given that it is so pure, and natural. Thus, dating back as far as humans have roamed earth. However, those who are opposed to publicly nursing mothers, should open their minds significantly, and perhaps, with all due respect, close their mouths.