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    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

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    who does breastfeeding activity in public? What do you feel when you see them? Does it look okay to you? Or are you even disgusted? There are a lot of people who feel uncomfortable when they see a breastfeeding activity in public. Many people also still look at breastfeeding as a sexual activity that should not be performed in public. Actually, breastfeeding is a good activity that brings benefits for both the mother and the baby. Although many people feel that breastfeeding in public is inappropriate

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    Breastfeeding is such a natural process. It is one of the best gifts a mother can give her child. Breastfeeding is such a great gift that is just keeps on giving all throughout a child’s life. Breast milk is a good source of protein and high in calories. The breast milk boosts the immune system, allows the child to grow big and strong, and even makes them smarter. Despite all of these positive aspects of breastfeeding, when people see a mother in public breastfeeding her child, they become a little

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    Harper English 102 5 March 2016 Breastfeeding in Public 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

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    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

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    Women Breastfeeding in Public 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. Breastfeeding in public

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    STATE LAW and BREASTFEEDING Abstract: This paper about the research of people forms School of Community Health Science to exam the relationship between breastfeeding initiation and duration under supportive breastfeeding law at the level of the state. They use 3 measure of breastfeeding practices such as a report of breastfeeding infant, mother's breastfeeding initiation and report of infants being breastfed for at least months, these data were collected under eight supportive breastfeeding laws. That

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    Women should have the right to breastfeed in public places without feeling intimidated or embarrassed. Breastfeeding in public is one of the most controversial issues in society today. An issue which is misunderstood as a disrespectful act of indecent exposure, when in fact it is the most natural thing in the world. Women in restaurants, airplanes, and other public spaces have been told to leave or to cover up while breastfeeding their children. Many of these mothers say they feel unwelcomed, uncomfortable

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    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. To start, it is a fact that breastfeeding is much more beneficial

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    Introduction Breastfeeding has numerous benefits for both mother and child. Children who are breastfed are more resistant to health issues like juvenile diabetes, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and infections. Breast milk provides a unique source of nutrition that helps fight these issues and cannot be replaced with other food, including formula. Mothers who are breastfeeding are less likely to develop osteoporosis, lower risk of breast, uterine and ovarian cancer. Despite these benefits to

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