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    Breastfeeding in Public. Could it be a social norm or are we just too shy? Annotated Bibliography 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. Wallace, K (2014). Why are we still so squeamish about breastfeeding? Retrieved from: http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/29/living/breastfeeding-attitudes-parents/

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    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

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    Public Breastfeeding If you went to a restaurant and saw a mother feeding her child formula from a bottle would you even think twice about it? Most people probably wouldn’t notice. What if it was a mother breastfeeding her child? Many individuals are offended by public breastfeeding and don’t see it as just a women doing her motherly duty and feeding her child, as with bottle feeding. Public breastfeeding has become quite the topic of controversy lately in America. Breastfeeding is simply the feeding

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    acceptable for women to breastfeed in public? 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. Mothers get negative comments and nasty looks when breastfeeding in public. This is really sad when someone

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    "Point: Breastfeeding in Public Should Be Welcomed and Supported." Points of View: Breastfeeding in Public, July 2016, p. 1. EBSCOhost, libproxy.snow.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=116567177&site=eds-live. 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

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    Have you ever witnessed breastfeeding in public? What could be wrong about a mother nourishing her child? That’s right, nothing is wrong with that. Breastfeeding is when a woman nurtures her child from her breast. This has been around since before the 15th century. Breastfeeding in public has been made controversial by society’s outlook on breasts being sexual. Although, this is a moment in life that is not widely accepted by everyone there are people who do not mind this. The main purpose of breasts

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    Public Breastfeeding; What’s The Issue? What makes a great mother so great? To be more specific what characteristics qualify a mother to be the best she can be to her child as they develop throughout their lifespan. Does a mother’s actions reflect the outcome of her child? Are the actions taken by the mother primarily from infancy reflect how the child will develop into adulthood? These are just some of the questions many mothers have when they find out they are expecting. However, many are misinformed

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    Breastfeeding with no attempt at being unnoticeable tends to be lacking, but have people really pondered what nourishment is secure, compelling, and promptly accessible? That is designed to individual needs, naturally agreeable, effortless, offers long haul insurance, is free and as a reaction is a weight reduction strategy? Would it be able to envision somebody being victimized for utilizing such an incredible item? Women were given breasts with mammary glands so they could feed and nourish their

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    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

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    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

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