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Many disagree. WHO for example suggest exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years of age or beyond.
I have never had a problem with it being performed in public. Mostly it is not even visible anyway unless you strain to see. Babys head usually covers anything you might have an issue with.
the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reaffirms its recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding for about the first six months of a baby's life, followed by breastfeeding in combination with the introduction of complementary foods until at least 12 months of age, and continuation of breastfeeding for as long as mutually desired by mother and baby.
Unfortunately, a lot of people like to make it a big deal. Which sucks for hungry babies and their breastfeeding mothers who prefer not to nurse in public restrooms or inside cars (if that is even an option at the time).
But it's also ironic - because it's often breastfeeding mothers who are making the big deal about it.
Life is funny like that sometimes. Or maybe not funny... maybe it's more sad, actually.
I breastfed my babies in public in the 90's and it was never a big deal. Because I did so discreetly. I didn't flaunt it or boast about it or make an issue about it or put it out there for everyone to see.
One time one of my uptight aunts noticed me breastfeeding - in my own home - and she made a big deal about it. She said "eewww gross" and lifted up a couch cushion and put it in front of her face. My other son who was a toddler at the time, started laughing at her, because she looked so silly and had drawn such attention to herself. There's irony in that, too.
This is well known to anyone who does a simple google search. It's not even controversial. It's only really controversial when school-age kids are doing it.
I think Lilly Allan had it summed up correctly regarding the fuss over seeing some breasts or nipples, "they're only ****. So if inadvertently some one so immature and misogynist minded happens to glance and see some breast briefly as it's assumed if the sight offends so much eyes can redirect anywhere else. The fact is most people can't care less or even notice.The odd creep staring isn't worth a thought unless he starts following. If you've ever tried to feed a suckling baby, bottle or breast and keep grip on such while remaining aware of burping breaks etc., you wouldn't even consider adding a blanket to keep track off and manipulate as well. I breastfed my kids 30 years ago, both in private and public when necessary and it was really rare for objections to be made re public feedings or people to dare admit to discomfort by the sight, as it was seen as they had a problem.Maybe it's a result of the multitude hooked on porn who can't accept their penchants drive wanting to pretend that they do still have standards, a part of a boob or even a whole boob briefly seen by an obscene infant sucking is their pseudo evidence of sensitivity and morality. Plus were their objections successful in banishing such, they'd never even notice
ALL BREASTFEEDING MUMS- ignore everything that tries to obstruct or object to your feeding your baby as your baby wants and needs to, listen to your baby only. Some babies do want quiet, privacy so they can relax as your focus and would rather wait a bit for the right setting. That's the only type of time privacy is a concern. Well until even such a baby is starving hungry thirsty and any way or where will do -NOW!! Overall no normal well adjusted person who's opinion would matter, would ever have an issue about seeing any amount of breast, nipple or suckling.
My advice to any who really believe they object to seeing breastfeeding in public is to find a therapist and explore why. That revelation would be tied in with many other areas of confusion and distorted perceptions on life.
What's the big deal? Of course no one wants to have some guys looking at their breast and getting excited over someone just feeding their baby. I don't think showing breasts is really the issue. Most of the time people make a big deal about it when everything is covered up and there is nothing to see. I don't see many women showing thier boob off when they breast feed. If you see something good for you and get over it already.
I just think it's silly. When I go to a fashion show, I often see breasts. It's really not that big a deal. How often do you even see women breast feeding their baby's? Not that often I'm sure. So, when you do, don't roll your eyes or make a fuss just ask yourself......
Would you rather listen to a screaming baby?
So a follow-up questions, in public. Woman breastfeeding
Can you legally film it? i.e. some random perv.
In this day of youtube, that may be a concern.
Note: I would not do that.
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