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To give a serious answer, it doesn't make me feel uncomfortable (it used to when I was a teen). Some people it definitely makes them feel uncomfortable. It would probably be considered uncharitable to breast feed in front of those who find it uncomfortable.
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I would breastfeed in public if the baby's hungry. There are blankets to cover up with. 
My sister breastfed her baby and she never exposed herself at all.
I actually think it's beautiful to see a mom nursing her child.
My sister breastfed her baby and she never exposed herself at all. I actually think it's beautiful to see a mom nursing her child.
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I had a friend who made something that went over her head that would cover exposed areas & the baby completely so nothing could be seen. Below are some nursing covers that I found online:
Not for me sorry...maybe in winter it'd be okay but not in summer in Australia nooooooooo LOL Plus I feel kinda suffocated with my head under sheets so I could imagine a baby would too.
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If you cover yourself and you are discreet I don't see it being reasonable to be uncomfortable about it.
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So you don't cover at all?
I can see how that would be uncomfortable for men - especially those who struggle with lust, and I wouldn't want to cause anyone to stumble.... I'll definitely be covering up.
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Well honestly cas...if you whip out your boob in front of me, even if it is because you are about to breastfeed I am going to have a hard time not looking. I still don't think it is intrinsically wrong to breastfeed in public though. Just be as discreet as you can....even if it is a small light sheet that cover the view of the nipple...that would go along way...most of us are programmed enough culturally to not think too much of the boob, but if the nipple is showing...well people get kicked off of beaches for that because it is considered indecent exposure.
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map4
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I didn't breast feed mine (long story but wish I would've).
But I would have been the one who was uncomfortable and I would've tried to find as private a place a possible. But that's just me.
My mom breast fed 6 kids. She covered herself but I do remember her doing this in front of family members (outside of our immediate family). I do remember one of my aunts, her sister in law, saying something about it. But I don't think she liked my mom much anyway
We weren't out in public much, lol so I'm don't remember what she did then.
But I would have been the one who was uncomfortable and I would've tried to find as private a place a possible. But that's just me.
My mom breast fed 6 kids. She covered herself but I do remember her doing this in front of family members (outside of our immediate family). I do remember one of my aunts, her sister in law, saying something about it. But I don't think she liked my mom much anyway
We weren't out in public much, lol
so I'm don't remember what she did then.
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I just realized....what the heck am I doing here commenting on a breastfeeding eitquette thread...I mean seriously...
My apologies Cassidy...I'm going to go make an appointment with my therapist now.
Oh come on, Twig. Don't be so melodramatic. Let's just go pout it off in your pouting thread.
lol
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What do you mean? I'm dressed...all the rudey bits are covered by the baby's head. As for men being uncomfortable...that's their problem not mine...and you have to weigh it up...feed hungry baby vs uncomfortable men. What about the women being uncomfortable that she can't even feed her child in peace without worrying about poor wittle men and their uncontrollable wittle eyes that look. What about mine and my baby's stumbling blocks???
Goes both ways. I mean it might offend me to watch a fat guy devouring yet another steak with all the juices dripping down his chin and him licking his fingers *shivers* but I'm not about to make the man cover up or eat in a restroom just cos it might cause a stumbling block in me.
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Well most women are discreet about it...as I am but there's been occasions where the baby started to spit up or carry on where I'd have to stop suddenly and sit them up....and oops....even with one of them covers that would happen. I have no idea how much I'd show under those circumstances if I showed anything at all, but I'm not about to worry about their feelings when my baby is choking on spew now am I?
I know culturally we see the breast as sexual and unfortunately that has been one of the reasons why breastfeeding statistics are so low. It's unfortunate that us women continue to be bound by outdated ideals when all we want to do is feed our kids.
Maybe it's time we all grow up??
Not you specifically Twiggy...and no need to apologise you're entitled to your opinion
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Romans 14: 13-23
13Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way. 14As one who is in the Lord Jesus, I am fully convinced that no food is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean. 15If your brother is distressed because of what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy your brother for whom Christ died. 16Do not allow what you consider good to be spoken of as evil. 17For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, 18because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men. 19Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. 20Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble. 21It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother to fall.
22So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the man who does not condemn himself by what he approves. 23But the man who has doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come from faith is sin.
22So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the man who does not condemn himself by what he approves. 23But the man who has doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come from faith is sin.
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Hey Cass, haven't read the answers, but, I believe that such action should be done discreetly, and not just drop them out in public and say: "here you are and I couldn't care less!"
Some people do get offended, and after all the media and the new age people have much to answer for in regards to desensitising the public. Thirty years ago you wouldn't do that, but in private, and not publicly. So, "Good Manners" should be considered with some commonsense.
After all in my days, I was taught the 8 golden rules of "Good Manners" at school that was based upon the "Rules of Childrens' National Guild of Courtesy" and sadly they were phased out by the "flower people" mentality of schools of the 1970's and now that is the reason why we have so much dissension in schools today and within the family unit. They had no real social rules to live by.
The opening rules said:
Courteous boys and girls will always be careful to observe the following rules:
Rule One:
As To Themselves:
Be honest, truthful and pure. Do not use bad language. Keep out of bad company. Keep your face and hands clean, and your clothes and boots brushed and neat.
Can you imagine school children of today following that rule?
There are seven more.
Yep, let's have a bit of commonsense!
Some people do get offended, and after all the media and the new age people have much to answer for in regards to desensitising the public. Thirty years ago you wouldn't do that, but in private, and not publicly. So, "Good Manners" should be considered with some commonsense.
After all in my days, I was taught the 8 golden rules of "Good Manners" at school that was based upon the "Rules of Childrens' National Guild of Courtesy" and sadly they were phased out by the "flower people" mentality of schools of the 1970's and now that is the reason why we have so much dissension in schools today and within the family unit. They had no real social rules to live by.
The opening rules said:
Courteous boys and girls will always be careful to observe the following rules:
Rule One:
As To Themselves:
Be honest, truthful and pure. Do not use bad language. Keep out of bad company. Keep your face and hands clean, and your clothes and boots brushed and neat.
Can you imagine school children of today following that rule?
There are seven more.
Yep, let's have a bit of commonsense!
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Cassidy,
Feed your baby when you have to. Breasts were created for the purpose of nursing. BUT, They have been made into some sexual objects now and totally perverted.
If you were walking around showing them for the heck of it, there would be no problems. The men would all pause for the 'tease show'... ( Not to mention if you were offering them up to them, but the baby can not use them for his nourishment, because that is offensive.
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Like the saying is these days, "IF you got it, flaunt it"....Help us Jesus...
It goes to show you how evil is good and good is evil these days.
Come, LORD JESUS!..
Feed your baby when you have to. Breasts were created for the purpose of nursing. BUT, They have been made into some sexual objects now and totally perverted.
If you were walking around showing them for the heck of it, there would be no problems. The men would all pause for the 'tease show'... ( Not to mention if you were offering them up to them, but the baby can not use them for his nourishment, because that is offensive.
. ) Like the saying is these days, "IF you got it, flaunt it"....
Help us Jesus...It goes to show you how evil is good and good is evil these days.
Come, LORD JESUS!..
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