Women Breastfeed In Public

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.

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 has been around for thousands of years and was considered normal. In today's society, breastfeeding is seen as a taboo. Women have been hassled in public for the reason that the people are not comfortable seeing mothers breastfeed. Proponents such as I feel that breastfeeding in public is appropriate because it is simply a mother meeting her child's most basic need. With babies being exposed to germs and diseases at all times, I am for breastfeeding whenever it is needed in order for them to get the health benefits, such as nutrients and antibodies, that come along with it.

When you just have a child and have the experience of them feeding on your breast, the connection that happends between a mother and child its so amazing. In my textbook called Lifespan Development 7th edition it says that breast fed babies are nutritionally superior, they have more rapid weight gain, and most children get early health benefits from their mothers breast milk. Breastfeeding should not be discriminated against in public because the female nipple should not be sexualized, it is illegal to discriminate against a women because of her sex. Inculding pregnancy and breastfeeding. Also i wouldnt want to eat my meal in a bathroom stall. Women and breastfeeding should not be discriminated against.

Is it ethical to look down on a process that is completely natural? Believe it or not, many people in today's society tend to discourage one of the most natural phenomenons: breastfeeding. As noted above, some believe it to be considered as indecent exposure and should not be allowed in public places. Although many people think breastfeeding in public should be prohibited, it is a natural occurrence that benefits the baby. Breastfeeding has been around since the beginning of time, literally; it would not be feasible to ban it publicly.

Mothers not being able to breastfeed in public? That’s absurd. Just this year a huge controversial took action with a whole lot of famous people. As a man, this issue does not directly affect me, and it would be easy for me to not weigh in. However, as a HUman, I recognize that if we are all up for our women to breastfeed in public we will have healthier babies and mothers. Therefore, mothers should be allowed to breastfeed their kids in public when and wherever they feel the need to because it's natural, they do not have to worry about stopping what they are doing, and most importantly it is biological.

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.

All mothers want to at least want to try to breastfeed their infant. It really isn’t that big of a deal that a mother wants to feed your child in public. Babies that breastfeed, need the protein, vitamins and the nutritions that is in the breast milk to be healthy. How is it possible for them to get all that when

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.

Breastfeeding is one of the most natural things a mother has to do in order to keep her baby healthy. Without breastfeeding children would not get the required vitamins they need in which are obtained from their own mothers. Although breastfeeding is a privilege for the child, when people see a mother breastfeeding in public, many of them feel uncomfortable or uneasy. However, many laws make public breastfeeding legal which prohibit public workplaces from disallowing it. Breastfeeding in public should not be looked down upon because it allows the baby to be fed whenever he/she is hungry, it is a basic civil right to the mother, and finally while breasts are being used to feed a baby they should not be looked upon as sexual objects.

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.