Seriously? It’s just a baby having a feed. Society has no problem with displaying breasts for a sexual nature but if they are used for the intended purpose it’s wrong. It’s hard enough being a new parent to get out and about without being shamed for the way we choose to feed our child? Would you rather all breastfeeding mothers stay indoors alone until the baby is weaned?
I find your comment a bit shit really, we’ve all been there feeding our babies all night, some of us found it harder than others.
BF is normalised though? The stigma is all in your head. It will never be normal (no matter how many celebs do it) to share a picture of you breastfeeding you baby.
Correct, some of us love the attention and some of us don’t. It’s definitely an excuse to get your tits out in social media. BF has been happening for millions of years and couldn’t be any more normalised if it where trying to be.
Wow! I know exactly the kind of person you are by that comment. Carry on with your Mum shaming. Your attitude is exactly why some Mums suffer from PND. You almost sound like a health visitor who has no compassion.
You are out of line. Some of us actually DIDNT produce enough milk. It’s not excuse.
Would you eat your dinner in the toilet?
If they don’t want to see it they don’t have to look. I don’t want to see ignorant twats in public, but they are everywhere clearly. So I’ll just use the power of moving my eyes to not look at them. If you don’t want to see a strangers “big veiny boob” then stop bloody looking! If I’m offended by someone’s face I don’t ask them to cover it up just because I don’t like it. I just look away!
I agree. I never see any support in the media for breastfeeding it’s all negative comments on the subject.
But people don’t have to say they are uncomfortable. If you are, just don’t look and move on. I really don’t understand why there is even a discussion around it as if anyone’s opinion, other than that of the feeding mother, actually is important. You said in a previous post there has to be a middle ground. No, there absolutely doesn’t. If I want to flap both boobs out and adorn them with diamantés to breastfeed my baby in public, I will because NOBODY ELSE’S OPINION MATTERS. If that makes people uncomfortable, that is their issue. By saying we have to acknowledge some people are uncomfortable it implies that a bf mother is in some way responsible for other people’s feelings. It’s crap.
So it's your opinion that as soon as a baby gets teeth it's primary and the best source of nutrition on this planet for him should be removed and replaced with a below par alternative??"ignorant" or not, Hun. Its my opinion, to which I am entitled without a boring lecture from you. Perhaps Mumsnet would suit you better?? Off you toddle now xx
You are of course entitled to your own opinion but this one is probably best kept to yourself, it's embarrassing.
Honestly, no one cares if she breastfed or not. The point is, she’s a liar. Contradicts herself all the time.
IMO she should keep how she’s feeding him private. There’s no need at all to share that unless she’s making money out of it
A million times this!!
Agree with the comment above me. I just didn’t want to... the thought of it made me feel really uncomfortable and that’s the only way I could describe it.
Fed is the minimum. Fed is best is the shittest line ever. Anyone can feed their baby how they want- but it’s scientific fact that breast milk is best. Sucked in by advertising bottles they are lapping it up.
This Is so ignoranta child will go to the breast for countless reasons aside from thirst. My child had teeth from 4 months and a cup at 6 months with solids so you think what - time to give him the breastmilk of a cow Instead? WHO and NHS recommending breastfeeding until 2 years and beyond.
The lack of support in the UK and western world for breastfeeding mums is horrific when it IS what is BEST for baby.
It baffles me to think of bringing a child into this world and not wanting to give them the best start. Give them immunity from thousands of viruses and bacteria. Help them through any bugs they do pick up quicker with comfort the way nature intended. Why would you say no to this and shove a piece of plastic in their mouth instead?
How much money could our NHS save if more women breastfed- lower rates of Ovarian cancer, breast cancer , osteoporosis for mum, lower risk of childhood obesity , mental health problems for children, lower risk of SIDS .... I just can't comprehend why people don't give it a shot. Or is this information not widely known?
My heart aches for those who tried and couldn't for various reasons. However something like less than 5% of women are not able to produce enough milk. More often than not is lack of support/knowledge/pressure from family that means we have so many mums giving up. We need a huge shift in attitudes in this society , formula shouldn't be the go to or the norm.
"ignorant" or not, Hun. Its my opinion, to which I am entitled without a boring lecture from you. Perhaps Mumsnet would suit you better?? Off you toddle now xx