Another breastfeeding mom turning to the media after being
shamed for nursing her child without a cover.
They breastfed their babies to prove a point, and show solidarity to the mom who was
shamed for nursing in public.
Honestly, it's such a strange culture we're in right now... depending on who you talk to... some women are
shamed for nursing in public, others for bottle feeding their babies.
There are just too many moms being
shamed for nursing in public and I think I may have a solution.
Not exact matches
And to be fair, when I say «horror» stories, I say that with full, enthusiastic belief that women should not be
shamed for the ways in which their bodies change after having /
nursing a baby, and it's a bummer that so many of them are.
Remember that there's no
shame in waiting until you're no longer
nursing to give blood if you feel like that's the right decision
for you.
Any workplace that provides a comfortable, private space
for pumping will help to lessen the feelings of
shame or uncertainty regarding their
nursing status.
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.
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It is a
shame to waste the milk flowing into
nursing pads when it can be easily saved
for the freezer!
Even though every U.S. state has laws protecting a woman's right to
nurse anywhere she is legally permitted to be (every state except Idaho so, you know, get your shit together, Idaho), countless women have stories about being
shamed for feeding their baby in public.
While many mothers who formula feed their babies often say they've been
shamed by breastfeeding mothers (which isn't a very kind move, people: knock it off) breastfeeding mothers are in the minority and many of us make up
for our smaller numbers by being super-vocal and passionate about our right to
nurse and the benefits of breastfeeding.
Unfortunately
for Badinter's thesis, if American women are, in fact, being subjected to crushing, guilt - inducing
nursing shame, it doesn't appear to be working too well.
As a
nursing mom and a member of multiple breastfeeding support groups, I used to feel confused that while the public health community and many parent groups proudly proclaim that «breast is best»
for babies, so many breastfeeding moms would report being
shamed, harassed, and even discriminated against
for actually choosing to
nurse their kids.
Hawkers of change are getting frustrated, farmers of Change are wailing,
nurses of change are craving
for the return of the immediate former President: only
shame, or pride or both will not allow others to openly denounce Akufo - Addo who has offered all the juicy positions in his government to his cousins, daughters, in laws and friends.
Take a pro basketball player with a career - threatening knee injury and an ugly - duckling
nurse and you've got the blueprint
for a steamroller of sopp that knows no
shame.