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Post by kharma on May 31, 2007 17:49:19 GMT 1
When I had my last son Rowan and started to breastfeed the amount of people offering there opinions and scare stories made me really nervous of feeding him in public. On a brighter side no-one has ever approached me and asked me to stop feeding him or leave, but is obviousley an issue. women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/families/article1782054.eceJust something that is on my mind latley, Rowan is now 7 months old and i am still breastfeeding and have no intention of stopping yet so there is still time for me to offend someone. Jo
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Post by moonsmith on May 31, 2007 18:25:37 GMT 1
Not taken part in the vote - coz it does already. [The Law that is]
Didn't think it was a problem - Is it?
My children were breast fed whenever they needed it 25 years ago without problem. [but not by me]
Just noticed - this part of the board is for getting things off your chest! Ho hum!
Pat
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Post by kharma on May 31, 2007 19:36:50 GMT 1
only in scoland england haven't passed the bill yet, thats why this keeps hitting the headlines.
jo
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Post by evadarkness on May 31, 2007 19:57:35 GMT 1
I breast fed all my children (which spans from 1975 to 2003). Some people have a real issue with it, or think it is only ok for new borns.
Strange society where people are grossed out by the ides of human milk for humans but think sucking on a cow (ok not literally) is perfectly alright.
ED
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Post by kharma on May 31, 2007 20:44:32 GMT 1
I think this is why it's playing on my mind because Rowan is a big lad, he's 21lb in weight, in 12months clothes and can feed himself from a cup. He's only 7mths old and i'm really waiting for someone telling me he's to old to be breastfed.
Jo
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Post by brumwolf on May 31, 2007 21:14:08 GMT 1
Should there be a 3rd option of "should areas be made available for mothers to feed their children how they like in privacy?". The reason being some mothers recognise that breast feeding IS the best way to feed a baby, but don't feel comfortable breast feeding in public. Also, if somewhere was provided, the possibility of being able to heat food, clean up a bit after feeding the child.
Just a thought.
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Post by admin on Jun 1, 2007 8:51:49 GMT 1
I agree with Brumwolf - everything that can be done to make life easier for breast feeding mums should be done. Most scientific research suggests that breast is best for young babies and we should do everything we can to give the little ones the best start that we can. There isn't enough support. My stepdaughter stopped breastfeeding because it hurt and there was no one to support her, and my grandson caught an infection that he would probably have had resistance to if he'd been breastfed. It wasn't her fault as I think, with the correct information and support, she'd have naturally wanted to do what was best for her baby.
bb Rhiannon
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Post by admin on Jun 1, 2007 8:53:03 GMT 1
PS: I can't believe that people are happy to sit and watch TV shows where people get murdered, watch the TV news with bits of people getting blown up, and then complain that something as healthy and natural as breastfeeding is indecent!
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Post by wyrdewood on Jun 1, 2007 8:55:41 GMT 1
Strange society where people are grossed out by the idea of human milk for humans but think sucking on a cow (ok not literally) is perfectly alright. ED But this is the same society that goes "ahh" with wonder at new born lambs in the field and then eat them at Sunday lunch without putting the two together. I would often get a clip round the ear for making bleating noises as my Father carved the roast lamb. The same goes with breastfeeding. Most people don't object in principle but then some get funny about it when they see it. I agree with Brumwolf, that the provision of shelters or designated areas would keep everyone happy.
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Post by Butterfly on Jun 1, 2007 10:05:22 GMT 1
What is more natural than a mother feeding her child? Absolutely nothing! Infact i strongly object to watching adults eat with their mouthes open! Make them eat in restaurant toilets and special rooms!!!!xx
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Post by sleepyowl on Jun 1, 2007 10:11:49 GMT 1
I have had no problems with women breastfeeding there child infront of me it is what their breasts are for. I have grown up with various members of the family breast feeding at different points of my life so it has never really phased me. Perhaps we should have designated points for them to do so, so that the prudes of the country don't have a leg to stand on when complaining, you can just tell them not to be in the breastfeeding area.
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Post by wyrdewood on Jun 1, 2007 10:52:08 GMT 1
My opinion is that anybody offended by breastfeeding is staring too hard. ~David Allen
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Post by ned on Jun 1, 2007 13:41:56 GMT 1
I can see pros and cons for the idea of special areas/rooms for people to breastfeed children. On the pro side some people are not comfortable feeding in 'public' and would prefer a space (not a toilet as is often suggested as an option by some people) set aside for them. Conversely, such an area would also provide ammunition for the people who believe breastfeeding shouldn't take place in public. For instance, if someone were to feed a child whilst having their own lunch with a friend others who disagree with such a thing could simply attempt to badger them into not doing so by pointing out that there are specific places put aside for such things.
My own belief if that special rooms for breastfeeding promote the idea that it is an activity which people should be somehow ashamed of and, if they insist on doing it, they should make sure that no-one else has to know.
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Post by wyrdewood on Jun 1, 2007 13:59:39 GMT 1
My own belief is that special rooms for breastfeeding promote the idea that it is an activity which people should be somehow ashamed of and, if they insist on doing it, they should make sure that no-one else has to know. The provision of designated areas would be for the comfort and ease of the mother and child. If you believe it could promote an idea of the activity being shameful then you need to question where this came from. Perhaps it is because the whole subject has, historically, been treated as a social taboo. Many things that were once not socially acceptable seem quite ordinary and commonplace today. Only through challenging the "norm" will we get change.
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Post by merrybel on Jun 1, 2007 15:46:16 GMT 1
I breastfed my second boy until he was six months old and then Jack (now three) until he was twelve months old. He was a big lad by then, and it was more a comfort thing, I think. But at no point did anyone frown or comment adversely when I "whipped 'em out". I was always discreet and never flaunted it, but I certainly wasn't shy. If anyone had said anything, they would have got a stern answer. I WILL NOT hide away in a corner to do something as natural as breathing. My baby's health comes before some little old lady's sensibilities. I think attitudes are changing nowadays and it is tolerated in ninety percent of places. Jo - feed him until you are both ready to stop. Follow his lead and you will both be happy. As long as he's not twenty three or something dreadful. "Want bitty!!"
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