Years of experience have certainly made some mothers, like Stephanie Dulli of Washington much more
comfortable breastfeeding in public.
Add a child, or two, and I feel significantly more
comfortable breastfeeding in public.
For those of us who are not so
comfortable breastfeeding in public, Bebe au Lait has got you covered — and in style.
Here are eight things moms can do to feel more
comfortable breastfeeding in public for them and for their baby.
Emma do you think, I mean, I've read where like Scandinavian countries where extended breastfeeding and breastfeeding in public is just the norm, that they..., that they must have a different perspective on the breast then because our breasts list taboo in their cultures and is this why we have such a significant difference compared to countries who are more
comfortable breastfeeding in public and extended breastfeeding?
Many mothers are already super
comfortable breastfeeding in public, but others, might not be yet.
70 % of breastfeeding mothers are relatively
comfortable breastfeeding in public, choosing to feed their baby whenever and wherever he / she is hungry.
Robin Kaplan: One of the placeswhen I was learning to become
comfortable breastfeeding in public it was actually going to breast feeding support group because some are public and some are private.
So Abby, why is it so important to you for moms to feel
comfortable breastfeeding in public and why do you think that there are so many moms that are nervous to do it?
Until you get more
comfortable breastfeeding in public, which sometimes doesn't happen until your baby is five or six months old and you are out more, it can help to:
Learn more about breastfeeding etiquette and about how to feel
comfortable breastfeeding in public.
Designed by two breastfeeding mamas who needed something that helped them feel more
comfortable breastfeeding in public.
We recognize that not every mom is immediately
comfortable breastfeeding in public, so here are some tips for increasing your comfort level:
I am not
comfortable breastfeeding in public.
Not exact matches
I'm just fine with mothers
breastfeeding but if you are going to do it
in public you have to be
comfortable with the fact that there are other people around you.
If you
breastfeed and are
comfortable with doing it
in public and your baby sleeps well
in his stroller, you might only have to keep an eye on your watch and you'll be fine.
Find out about common
breastfeeding complications, such as engorgement, as well as
comfortable breastfeeding positions; here you'll also find advice on
breastfeeding twins,
breastfeeding in public and how to pump and store your breast milk.
On Project
Breastfeeding's Facebook page Cruz says, «I have embarked on a national campaign to destigmatize breastfeeding in public, to educate men, and to empower women to feel comfortable with feeding their
Breastfeeding's Facebook page Cruz says, «I have embarked on a national campaign to destigmatize
breastfeeding in public, to educate men, and to empower women to feel comfortable with feeding their
breastfeeding in public, to educate men, and to empower women to feel
comfortable with feeding their baby.»
I agree that it is important to normalize
breastfeeding in public, but there will always be moms that are still not
comfortable doing this or,
in my case, have a son who would be too distracted by everything to be able to
breastfeed in a
public place.
Sometimes moms even though it is socially acceptable and they have legal rights to
breastfeed in public, sometimes they just do not feel
comfortable doing it.
Breastfeeding likely isn't exactly something you're
comfortable doing
in public.
But she was a quiet person and not
comfortable with
breastfeeding in public, it was even challenging for her to do so with a cover and she preferred a private location away from other people.
I don't have a problem with
breastfeeding covers
in general, and I realize that they make some nursing parents feel more
comfortable while nursing on the go, and I'm all for that, but personally there's one thing I won't ever do while
breastfeeding in public: I won't ever use a
breastfeeding cover.
With so much controversy over
breastfeeding in public, how can a new mom feel
comfortable feeding her baby when she's not behind closed doors?
But do what feels
comfortable to you, if your able to tandem
breastfeed in public that's awesome!
However since not every mom feels
comfortable nursing
in public, the Bebe au Lait nursing cover can give you the confidence to
breastfeed in style whenever, wherever.
I think women are becoming more
comfortable in telling others that they are still nursing older babies so hopefully there will be a shift
in attitudes but I have recently «lost» a few facebook followers after posting a status regarding full - term
breastfeeding (I think they were most likely from a giveaway I did ages ago and not on the same page re: bf etc) Apart from that, I love telling Mums on the ward (I'm a bf peer supporter) I'm still feeding as it opens their mind to that possibility and I think I look pretty normal so it mostly doesn't freak them out My son is far too busy to nurse out and about and prefers juice so we've not nursed
in public (apart from support group) since he was 18 mths and that was as I had a blocked duct!
I support
breastfeeding in public and I feel
comfortable being around someone who's
breastfeeding.
Still, like many aspects of parenthood,
breastfeeding took some getting used to, and some experience on my end, before it was even remotely
comfortable for me to do
in public.
Use a cover — OK so I don't do this but if you are struggling to feel
comfortable feeding your baby
in public then a
breastfeeding cover can bring you some much needed confidence when you're out and about.
I'm
breastfeeding my 3rd baby and I'm still not 100 %
comfortable feeding
in public but I do it anyway!
Covert went on to point out that,
in Germany, people are already more
comfortable with
public breastfeeding.
As a result, women may feel the need to conceal
breastfeeding, but they have difficulty finding
comfortable and accessible
breastfeeding facilities
in public places.»
If modesty while
breastfeeding is a concern for you,
breastfeeding tops will help you feel confident, and baby feel
comfortable, while nursing
in public.
But, with some preparation, a little practice, and a bit of helpful advice, you'll be feeling more
comfortable about
breastfeeding in public before you know it.
Even though she observes that it is not illegal to
breastfeed in public, Andi acknowledges that not everyone is
comfortable doing so.
How could she do better
breastfeeding in public and feel more
comfortable without it and do you think that carriers are super important when we're talking about this?»
I don't want to feel confined to my house for months, but I'm also not
comfortable with the idea of
breastfeeding in public.
Public buildings and shops are encouraged to provide
breastfeeding facilities for women who wish to
breastfeed in a private,
comfortable, quiet place.
Mom will feel more
comfortable if you are OK with her
breastfeeding in public.
To make
breastfeeding in public more
comfortable, sit
in front of a mirror and practice putting your baby to your breast with a nursing cover or baby blanket until you've got it down.
One reason that rates are so high initially and then plummet almost immediately when it comes to exclusivity and duration is because most women are not c omfortable
breastfeeding in public because the
public is not
comfortable seeing them
breastfeed.
I feel like I'm
comfortable enough now (finally; it wasn't always the case) that I wouldn't be intimidated and I feel like I could keep calm and help educate the person about
breastfeeding and nursing
in public.
However lots of moms are not
comfortable with
breastfeeding their babies
in public and find it stressful trying to find a place to feed their babies
in public.
As a
breastfeeding mother, this cover allows me to feel
comfortable nursing
in public and it's lightweight enough for Ellis while she is underneath.
I am fairly
comfortable nursing
in public, but as my daughter got a little older she became very easily distracted while
breastfeeding.
To really come to an answer you first need to decide how often you are likely to be
breastfeeding in public, and how
comfortable you would be
in non-maternity clothes while
breastfeeding.
While breast may be best for baby, some mamas are reluctant to
breastfeed because they aren't
comfortable with
breastfeeding in public and don't want to be stuck
in their house for months.
This is a very
comfortable way to
breastfeed twins while you are out
in public.
I found here some tips that might help you be more
comfortable to
breastfeed in public.