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Breastfeeding In Public
Breastfeeding is one of the most natural things that can occur between a
mother and her baby. Unfortunately, the people who have extreme opinions about
breastfeeding – those who think it should be kept within the dark corners of a
private room and those who think you should be able to display your breast for
the whole world to see – have made it more of a controversy than a natural act.
If you choose to breastfeed you new baby, you might want to find your way down
the middle of these two views. Breastfeeding in public can be as private as
breastfeeding in your own bedroom – and never forget you have the legal right to
do so. There are many ways to keep breastfeeding discreet, but if you are
feeding in public and are taking steps to be discreet, remember who you are
doing it for – yourself. If you feel more comfortable hiding your breast away
under a muslin or a blanket, that’s fine. But if you are doing it because you
are afraid others may be offended, remember – there is nothing offensive about
breastfeeding.
Keeping it personal:
1. Wear clothes that are designed for easy (and private) access. Many companies
stock a line of nursing wear that allows easy access to the breast with minimum
exposure of the rest of the body. It is possible to breastfeed without ever
exposing your breast to anyone other than the baby.
2. Purchase a bra that is especially for breastfeeding. The flaps fold down to
expose the nipple and nothing else has to be exposed. These bras are also
designed to help with support and comfort of the milk-heavy breasts, and many
have slots to insert pads for any leakage.
3. Be discrete when you are preparing to feed. If you don’t draw attention to
yourself, then it is likely that no one other than your immediate party will
even realize that you are breastfeeding.
4. Cover the nursing baby with a cloth or nursing blanket. There are now nursing
blankets with sandbags or other attachments, made with very light cloth that are
perfect for covering up when you are breastfeeding – no matter what the
location, temperature or situation.
5. Practice at home before you take the show on the road. Learning to handle the
special clothes and accessories designed to make breastfeeding in public more
comfortable for you and the baby and less intrusive to the public, can take some
time. Practice your holds and use the clothes when you are at home so you will
be prepared when you go out.
Breastfeeding in public can be difficult and uncomfortable, for mom and for the
people around her. The more people do it, the more others will become accustomed
to it. And by practicing at home, getting the right wardrobe and trying to be
discrete, you will be able to breastfeed with confidence wherever you go.
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