Should Mothers Be Allowed To Breastfeed In Public

Kids are important to life and its existence, it is a natural thing. Our world must face all the moral that comes with it. This involve mothers to feed their babies through breastfeeding at any given time and at any place. The moment woman has a baby, she is faced with many decisions. One of the significant decision is whether to breastfeed her child. Almost everyone will suggest that breastfeeding has many benefits. These benefits are for the breastfeeding mothers, the babies, and for the economy.

When a mother needs to breastfeed she can just go to the child’s room, even though it’s exhausting. Parents can take turns, and maybe even make a schedule that works best for them. Research has

The audience intended for this paper are mothers that have a desire to breastfeed, employers, clinicians, breastfeeding advocacy groups and federal and state legislators involved in policy change.

Every year, approximately 4 million babies are born in the United States. This means that every year, approximately 8 million breasts are swollen with Mother Nature's own ambrosia, ready to start our children down the path to a healthy and well-adjusted life. Having a child is the most natural thing in the world to most women. Breast feeding is the the most healthy food for a newborn child. It prevents a wide range of illnesses as well as helps the mother feel better after birth. So why not breastfeed your new born? Although many people believe that breast feeding puts undue stress on a new mother, ultimately, as a mother, you will be responsible for every single feeding that your child experiences. Sure, it is true that you can pump the

Why is it wrong for a mother to breastfeed her child in public? Breastfeeding women have had many struggles and they have also been looked down upon for breastfeeding in public. Breastfeeding protects infants from contracting diseases, helps infants grow strong and healthy, and protects mothers from developing many forms of cancer. Breastfeeding mothers have been made to feel uncomfortable, unwelcome and even intimidated. While working on this research paper, I wanted to discover if younger people and more men were open minded to women that breastfeed in public.

When you just have a child and have the experience of them feeding on your breast, the connection that happends between a mother and child its so amazing. In my textbook called Lifespan Development 7th edition it says that breast fed babies are nutritionally superior, they have more rapid weight gain, and most children get early health benefits from their mothers breast milk. Breastfeeding should not be discriminated against in public because the female nipple should not be sexualized, it is illegal to discriminate against a women because of her sex. Inculding pregnancy and breastfeeding. Also i wouldnt want to eat my meal in a bathroom stall. Women and breastfeeding should not be discriminated against.

Breast feeding has been in practice for a very long time, as early as 2000 BC. Before the invention of formula, bottles, and pumps this was the safest most common way for a mother to feed their infants. In fact, for 99% of human history breast milk was the sole source of nutrition for children until the age of two. In today’s society there are many different and opposing personal stand points on where or not a mother should breast feed their children. It is a very controversial topic with many variables. In breast feeding there are several benefits, reasons, and cultural effects that go into making the decision to engage or stay away from breast feeding. There is also historical causes and cultural differences that lead influence a mothers

Breastfeeding has numerous benefits for both mother and child. Children who are breastfed are more resistant to health issues like juvenile diabetes, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and infections. Breast milk provides a unique source of nutrition that helps fight these issues and cannot be replaced with other food, including formula. Mothers who are breastfeeding are less likely to develop osteoporosis, lower risk of breast, uterine and ovarian cancer. Despite these benefits to both mother and child there has been much stigma on the topic of breastfeeding in public areas.

Breastfeeding provides unique nutrients for the baby, protects from disease, has health benefits for the mother, and provides a unique bond between mother and baby.

For the most part women cover themselves with a shawl, a wrap, or a cover of some sort while breastfeeding.

However, some people think of breastfeeding as Nudity. Breasts are viewed as sexual items rather than a natural way of providing nutrients and comfort for a child. Anxiety about breastfeeding in front of other people affects breastfeeding for women with low self-confidence or who feel society disapproves of breastfeeding in public. They start to feel uncomfortable. Women should be able to have rights to legally breastfeed their babies in public. Mothers report that that they felt more comfortable breastfeeding in a park than a shopping mall. In some cases, women are asked to leave the premise due to them breastfeeding. Parents do not want to explain to their children about breastfeeding. So, they label breastfeeding in public indecent. Parents who are concerned about their children asking questions should just explain to them. This will help people understand the benefits of breastfeeding.

Throughout most of human history, breast milk has been the one food that infants have thrived on. Breastfeeding is recognized throughout the world as the preferred method of feeding infants due to its health benefits and nutritional quality. Recommendations by leading health organizations echo the importance of breastfeeding by setting forth guidelines.

Mothers who breastfeed make society out to be monsters who don’t want their child to be fed but really, we are just very uncomfortable with it. I would not want to explain to my child at the dinner table why that woman is showing her body parts. Another pet peeve of mine is that mothers get upset when you stare and whisper about them while they are breastfeeding. Yes, we are obviously going to stare because you have your breasts out trying to feed your child in the middle of a crowded restaurant. I don’t see how women do it because I would be very embarrassed. Most moms argue that public nudity is shown across Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram yet they can’t breastfeed in public. I am here to say that many people who are against breastfeeding in public are not condoning those types of things on social media. Of course, we cannot control what goes on social media but we can control what is shown in public. I am sure that everyone is familiar with the “No shoes, no shirt, no service” rule that many gas stations, restaurants, etc. have. Why can we not treat breastfeeding in public the same way? No one wants to see another female’s body parts out in public. It makes me uncomfortable just thinking about

For thousands of years, breastfeeding has been the main source that women have had to feed their babies. In today’s society, however, breastfeeding has become a controversial issue due to the increased sexualization of the female body, especially women’s breasts. This same society has failed to consider the benefits that breastfeeding mothers offer to society and, most importantly, the benefits breastfeeding offers to children. It is important to consider and remember that breastfeeding is natural and nursing mothers should be free to nurse everywhere because it is their legal right, it is the first source of nutrition for their children, it eliminates excess waste in the environment, and it benefits society.

It’s not considered proper to breastfeed in public. Women everywhere should be allowed to breastfeed anywhere without fear of being shamed for it. According to a survey done by The Center of Disease Control and Prevention, 17.94 percent of people were opposed to and 58.64 percent of people were in favor of women breastfeeding in public (HeathStyles...). Because of this issue we need to take action to educate the general public and raise awareness about the making breastfeeding a cultural norm.