Quote From: sammysmom I am not a mother myself but I believe that breakfeeding should be a private thing. I agree with the lady you had on the show that was against the breastfeeding in public. I do not care to see such things while I am trying to eat a quiet dinner, watch a movie or even just shopping. No matter what I may be doing it
should not be done in public. It can be taken to another room to be done and the rest of us, no matter whether it bothers us or not, should not have to see it. As the one mother for the breakfeeding stated that it is a bonding moment for child and mother, well, by missing the "
BONDING TIMES" in public is not going to make or break the relationship between mother and child. How insecure is she to even make that statement!! There are alot of other times and events for bonding they can do if that is needed. It doesn't matter if the mother is covered up or not, people are still aware of what the mother is doing. If the child is hungry then take it to another room. Our dinner, movie or whatever should not have to be spoiled because a mother needs to feed her child. If it interupts the mothers dinner or movie or whatever than maybe she needs to schedule the feedings alittle different or make sure the baby eats before she goes out. The lady that was for breastfeeding in public was very selfish. You can tell her children are probably very spoiled as well as her. She's a
very self centered person not to care about others feelings of what SHE is doing in their presence!! That is no different than if someone was making out, having sex or even changing a baby's diaper in public. WE DON'T WANT TO SEE IT!!!!!! And it DOESN'T matter if we can turn our heads away or not! What a stupid remark that was!
im thinking baby centered.
here are a few facts on normal infant behavior. normal being bf, because we are after all human moms of human babies.
a human infants stomach is very small, think the size of her fist at birth. breastmilk is perfect, custom made milk that is rapidly digested. babis are born with a instintual need for human contact. put these things together and youll see that you comment on "scheduling feedings" does not apply.
try this: today pay attention to homw many times you eat. gum, water, juice, meals. and how long you took at each and what time it was... i can bet it varies from day to day. same goes for baby.
a mom who meets her babys needs is baby centered. you cant make everybody happy. everyday we are going to see people waering or saying something that may offend us. and though i may find something "unattractive" it reminds me that we are a diverse nation, and that we have rights. the basic human right to feed her child just doenst seem like something that needs debating to me.
