I also support
breastfeeding without shame, blame or snack.
The more women
breastfeed without shame in public, the faster it will gain acceptance, in my view:) Babies need to be fed, breastfeeding is their birthright, and the people who think it's «gross» are the ones who need to adjust their attitudes, not us.
Not exact matches
I hope this turns into something LESS picking her apart and MORE accepting
breastfeeding as something that is normal that can be done anywhere
without shame.
As far as
breastfeeding goes, what this blog does is advocate for women to make sane, rational, evidence based choices that are best for themselves and their families,
without being
shamed by lactovists and «natural» advocates who put their misinformed, unscientific agenda above the physical and mental well being of mothers, babies and families.
If mum feels overwhelmed and needs to stop
breastfeeding for any reason she should feel free to do so
without shame or concern that she's causing harm to her baby.
That means no nurses pushing formula, lactation support in the hospital, support for moms in the workplace, cultural norms that allow women to
breastfeed in public places
without being
shamed, and more support among women for dealing with the challenges.
While there's no denying that women are
shamed for unapologetically
breastfeeding (especially in public
without a cover) mothers are also judged for formula feeding their babies, too, sometimes regardless of the reasons why formula feeding worked for them.
Remind yourself that your decision to
breastfeed is what's best for your baby and that doing it openly, publicly, and
without shame paves the way for other moms to do the same.
Perhaps they may elect to
breastfeed or bottlenurse; babywear; or cosleep safely (not necessarily in the adult bed) to get more sleep; and at least nurture their child
without spanking or
shaming; and respond with sensitivity most of the time.
Breasts are another body part made intriguing by the fact that children have yet to develop breasts themselves and if a child encounters
breastfeeding and had it explained to them
without shame, they are going to understand breasts as a food source rather than identifying breasts for sexual pleasure.
Supporting the decision to
breastfeed in public
without feeling
shame was highlighted by the following father's comments.
Another
breastfeeding mom turning to the media after being
shamed for nursing her child
without a cover.