So, I breast feed in public.
I don't cover up, but I also don't flaunt my now D cup breasts either.
I've had ladies tell me that if there isn't a "parents room" around, that they will go into a toilet stall, put the lid down and feed there baby in there.
I could never, EVER do that. I have, what I call, an orgasmic eater. When my baby is being fed she is very agreeable. She sighs, she grunts and even make an "ah-huh" sound while feeding. If I locked myself in a toilet stall to feed her, people would wonder what on earth is going on, and would assume it was two consenting adults! I'd rather save myself, and others, from that embarrassment.
On not covering up - my baby is also nosey. If I even try to cover her head she fights an almighty fight to get that cover off. It brings more attention trying to use it than it would without it.
I've been fortunate enough to not have been asked to cover up or go elsewhere. I can assure you though, that if I was, I would have some pretty feisty words to reply with.
I don't care if you breast feed or bottle feed. I care that we should be able to feed our babies when they are hungry.
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ReplyDeleteI Agree!! If baby is hungry, you stop what you are doing and feed, no matter where you are! I got some pretty weird looks as Finn got older and I was still feeding, but I didn't care, it was the best thing I could do for him and I was not going to hide it!