It is 10 years since the historic Breastfeeding etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 put on the statute book the right to
breastfeed in public places in Scotland.
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.
Now the rights of mothers to
breastfeed in any public place are protected in most places, save perhaps on some airplanes, here in North America.
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.
Dining at home: Half of British men are opposed to
breastfeeding in public places, according to a recent survey by the Royal College of Midwives.
It's the perfect solution if you don't feel too confident with
breastfeeding in public places.
«A study that analyzed data from a national public opinion survey conducted in 2001 found that only 43 % of U.S. adults believed that women should have the right to
breastfeed in public places.
When they have
breastfed in public places, many mothers have been asked to stop breastfeeding or to leave.
What I usually do if I'm
breastfeeding in public places is to cover myself and my baby w / a baby blanket in w / c I'm uncomfortable using it at the same time my baby easily gets irritated because she wants to see my face and of course to have eye contact w / me.
«A study that analyzed data from a national public opinion survey conducted in 2001 found that only 43 percent of U.S. adults believed that women should have the right to
breastfeed in public places.
i think that women should be allowed to
breastfeed in public places.
In addition, mothers need to be protected, welcomed and supported to
breastfeed in public places.