Nursing in Public - Debates

Jill · 05-19-2006, 10:21 PM

what are your thoughts on NIP? i was on another site and moms there were comparing stories about people confronting them to either stop nursing or showing their support

Amber V · 05-19-2006, 10:25 PM

I have never had someone tell me not to. I try to be very discreet about it. I usually pick a place as private as possible and I always use a blanket to cover us. Most of the time I will nurse in my car before or after going in stores. That way I also do not have to chase my other 2 kiddos. LOL.

I really feel that it is fine so long as you are not flashing everyone. I feel that it needs to be discreet. I am a huge advocate for breastfeeding but you do need to be tasteful in a public place.

Kaymara · 05-19-2006, 10:26 PM

I'm all for it. I did it. If the baby has to eat then they have to eat. I did try to be discreet and I usually went to the car or what not but if I was someplace and E was hungry then he ate. I wasn't fully comfy just sitting out in the open but that was a self concious thing. So normally I went to my car or whatever. But I did nurse in Dr offices, wic office etc. I just feel that its natural, a baby needs to eat etc

05-19-2006, 10:38 PM

I BF in public, but I try to be as discreet as I can. If I'm at the mall then I'll go in a dressing room. I've nursed my children in the car. Even if I am home with company I try to cover up as much as possible. It's more for my comfort. I have really really big breasts and I would rather not have them exposed too much.
If anyone ever told me not to, or asked me to go somewhere else I would tell them to kiss my ass. Luckily- this has not happened to me YET.

harrisonsdream · 05-19-2006, 10:38 PM

i have no problem w/ it as long as it is somewhat discrete.

MontanaSweetie · 05-19-2006, 10:41 PM

I don't think anyone has the right to tell a Mom to stop nursing if she is in public...as long as its being done tastefully.

For me personally, I was not comfortable breastfeeding in public. I felt it was borderline indecent exposure, and I chose not to do it in public. Like Kristi, I would go to my car, or to a room/place where I could have some privacy.

Amber V · 05-19-2006, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by NuttyIrishFamily

I BF in public, but I try to be as discreet as I can. If I'm at the mall then I'll go in a dressing room. I've nursed my children in the car. Even if I am home with company I try to cover up as much as possible. It's more for my comfort. I have really really big breasts and I would rather not have them exposed too much.
If anyone ever told me not to, or asked me to go somewhere else I would tell them to kiss my ass. Luckily- this has not happened to me YET.

That is funny

I have had people be very encourging and say how proud they are that I am breast feeding. I find this to be more uncomfortable than when I cannot be in a private area and young boys are walking by looking to see what is going on.

*Dawn* · 05-19-2006, 11:36 PM

I did it where ever Aaron wanted to eat...but I was very discreet

Ellen · 05-19-2006, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by harrisonsdream

i have no problem w/ it as long as it is somewhat discrete.

Sarah · 05-19-2006, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by navywife-sweetheart

I don't think anyone has the right to tell a Mom to stop nursing if she is in public...as long as its being done tastefully.

I agree

05-19-2006, 10:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jill It must be nice to live in your world Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,086 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 16% Longevity: 87%	Nursing in Public what are your thoughts on NIP? i was on another site and moms there were comparing stories about people confronting them to either stop nursing or showing their support

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Kaymara Behind every keystroke is a real person Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 27,350 Classifieds: (7) Activity: 40% Longevity: 99%	I'm all for it. I did it. If the baby has to eat then they have to eat. I did try to be discreet and I usually went to the car or what not but if I was someplace and E was hungry then he ate. I wasn't fully comfy just sitting out in the open but that was a self concious thing. So normally I went to my car or whatever. But I did nurse in Dr offices, wic office etc. I just feel that its natural, a baby needs to eat etc __________________ Surviving deployment #5

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MontanaSweetie Loving My Navy Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Great Falls, Montana Posts: 16,468 Classifieds: (-2) Activity: 0% Longevity: 91%	I don't think anyone has the right to tell a Mom to stop nursing if she is in public...as long as its being done tastefully. For me personally, I was not comfortable breastfeeding in public. I felt it was borderline indecent exposure, and I chose not to do it in public. Like Kristi, I would go to my car, or to a room/place where I could have some privacy. __________________ *Life Is A Dance Floor, Love Is The Rythym, You Are The Music*

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Dawn Big Dog Mommy Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 4,954 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 98%	I did it where ever Aaron wanted to eat...but I was very discreet __________________ My Aaron Your Pampered Chef Consultant http://www.youdata.com/join/mommy2aaron

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05-19-2006, 10:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Amber V Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Everett, Wa Posts: 12,304 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 60%	I have never had someone tell me not to. I try to be very discreet about it. I usually pick a place as private as possible and I always use a blanket to cover us. Most of the time I will nurse in my car before or after going in stores. That way I also do not have to chase my other 2 kiddos. LOL. I really feel that it is fine so long as you are not flashing everyone. I feel that it needs to be discreet. I am a huge advocate for breastfeeding but you do need to be tasteful in a public place.

05-19-2006, 10:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
RockstarMom Guest Posts: n/a Activity: 0% Longevity: 0%	I BF in public, but I try to be as discreet as I can. If I'm at the mall then I'll go in a dressing room. I've nursed my children in the car. Even if I am home with company I try to cover up as much as possible. It's more for my comfort. I have really really big breasts and I would rather not have them exposed too much. If anyone ever told me not to, or asked me to go somewhere else I would tell them to kiss my ass. Luckily- this has not happened to me YET.

05-19-2006, 10:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
harrisonsdream Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 52,170 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 67%	i have no problem w/ it as long as it is somewhat discrete.