Breastfeeding is a natural biological function, but is there a time and a place for it? Nearly 75 percent of American mothers breastfeed their babies, but the issue of nursing in public remains controversial, as it raises the difficult question of how much exposure is too much. Babies get hungry even in public places, so what's a mother to do?
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Should Women Breastfeed in Public?
Do you feed in public?
Maybe I don't like to see people eating distractedly while driving, or stuffing food in their mouths while walking down the street! Of course moms should be able to breastfeed in public without negative looks or comments. Babies get hungry frequently and it would be hard to leave the house without needing to nurse (I have twins, I know!). I tried to find a quiet place and be discreet and, thank goodness, didn't encounter any probelms. However, I hope one day we'll all be comfortable with what our breasts are intended for - and that we won't even need to debate this.
- SusanTwinMom
December 8, 2008 10:14AM
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