mum's the word

[katex]

Originally Posted by Lilly

I wouldn't feel comfortable breast feeding in public but I am a bit of a funny beggar when it comes to things like that. I wouldnt feel comfortable doing it in front of my friends. The only people I would feel comfortable breast feeding in front of would be my husband and my mum.

I was like that Lilly, and breast fed both mine, last 25 years ago, but admired women who did it without embarassment. Used to sit in the back of the car if out for the day, or go to some public toilet (not the best place), or avoid by only going in public places between feeds.

Have noticed a young mother at the gym, she brings her 3-year old for swimming lessons; she also has a baby (about 3 months), and has no qualms at giving the baby a little feed sat at the side of the pool. Feel like going over to her and say 'good on ya' gal'. Nobody bothers, and you can't see anything anyway.

[jaysay]

I know that this is more of a womans topic, but both my daughters were breast fed, and actually think its important. I know humans are differnt, but animals rarely survive unless they are weaned on their mothers milk, well or the first few days as it contains anti-bodies which they need to ward of disease. So surely this does have some effect on babies when they are first.

[pam1]

jaysay
you have a good point there and your right the first 6 months are very impotent to any baby

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by pam1

jaysay
you have a good point there and your right the first 6 months are very impotent to any baby

Sometimes Pam you misspelling has me chuckling
.. think you meant importance .. not impotence
a very different problem which would not develop until late middle age

[Lilly]

Originally Posted by margaret@rothwell5.f

Sometimes Pam you misspelling has me chuckling
.. think you meant importance .. not impotence
a very different problem which would not develop until late middle age

Also if impotence was a problem it is unlikely you would have a baby in the first place so no need to fret about breastfeeding.

[harwood red]

Yes I breastfed both of mine and had no probs doing it in public, but with tact of course

[ANNE]

I only breast fed my children for the first few days but if I'd have continued then I wouldn't have a problem feeding in public.
If baby needs feeding then it needs feeding.