Quote From: nicolehoffI just want to know one thing----why didnt Dr. Phil, whom in all all medical background knows about the benefits of breastfeeding--did he NOT list one benefit of nursing??? Instead he focused on the problems it causes strangers?
I dont feel either lady had that great of a "case."
- The nursing mother should have said WHY she nurses--all the health benefits and bonding experience. Dr. Phil SHOULD have agreed with her that it is the BEST food for babies (according to the World Health Organization and American Academy of Pediatrics, and it even says it on cans on formula.) The nursing mom was too hung up on making her breasts a statement of Pro-breastfeeding, which in some ways I dont blame her. It is hard to nurse when the stereotype of breasts is that of only a sexual object.
-The "digusted with breastfeeding in public" lady should have answered Dr.Phil's question as to why she did not approve of it. Her only answer "it's not attractive" does not make a good case. It is not meant to be attractive to her.
For all those against nursing in public, Dr. Phil could have listed benefits such as:
-These kids will be sick less often-thus preventing your kids from getting sick
-These kids eat for free, thus saving you tax dollars by avoiding welfare
-These kids poopy diapers stink a heck of a whole lot less!
***Nicole
Nursed her son for 15 months
