As many of you probably know I have breastfed both of my children and plan to continue with any other children we have. Obviously we have one on the way so you can guess how baby will be nourished upon arrival. I am always please to see celebrities sporting their babies in slings or carriers that are not mainstream, but I am really please to see celbs who breastfed in public. Angelina Jolie has recently had some pictures taken of her nursing her newest arrival. And I was happy to see that she was not completely covered. Not that I have anything wrong with a mom covering her and baby while nursing, I just feel a little more free to not feel pressured to cover. I think that it is important for mom's to nurse in public and not hide the fact that they are providing nourishment for their infant or toddler.
Yes that's right I said toddler. I know that many people feel it becomes inappropriate to nurse their child once they reach a certain age but I do not. I wanted to nurse Isabelle longer but we only made it to 13 months. Bear and I had a little longer run to 18 months. I really hope to make it to at least two with the new baby. And I will not be pushed away in public nursing my child at any age. I hope that all women feel comfortable enough with themselves and their ability to feed their baby whenever possible. For those people in the world who happen to disagree with me that nursing in public is wrong, I feel bad for you, you must not have been nursed as a child.
I hope that more celebrities will feel the need to show off their nursing skills on the front of a magazine or while they are out and about. It can only help to increase public awareness that breastfeeding is natural and convenient.
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Breastfeeding
Posted by Allison and Ben at 6:54 PM
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I never felt comfortable nursing in public simply because I couldn't do it inconspicuously and personally didn't feel comfortable giving a free peepshow to anyone who happened to glance my way. But I don't have any issue with others, like yourself, who don't feel the need to cover up while feeding their child. I think it's terrible when people make nursing mother's feel bad or uncomfortable or make snide remarks about breastfeeding. It is natural and beautiful.
I support nursing moms in public. I do wish that more places had nursing rooms for the mother's comfort. I was able to nurse Jessica while walking through a store and shopping but I have found out not all mom's can do that. I wish I knew more and had more support when I was nursing. I feel sorta jipped and I truely miss it. Well until I see Amelia clamp down on Missy then I am glad it's done. ;-) j/k
You're awesome. I'm so glad you are so committed to speaking out about this and supporting women (and children!). It's bad enough that women's bodies have been objectified sexually, but now we're actually the ones being punished for that because the breast has been so sexualized and we are unable to see it in any other, natural context. I refuse to let people tell women that their bodies are something to be ashamed of. People support porn as a first amendment right, then turn right around and get up in arms over a breast with a baby attached!! Anyway, I love hearing your thoughts on this and I love knowing such a strong woman who fights for other women's choices for themselves and for their family. (wow, I think I'll get down off my soapbox now!) :o)
Never having been faced with this issue myself my opinion may not count for much but I must say I applaud your outspokenness regarding the sensitive issue of breastfeeding in public. I personally could not care less whether someone is breastfeeding in public or not, but I do know if I were ever able to be in that situation I would probably feed in public but would likely cover up the breast at least. I'm just a modest person, always have been. I used to sleep in a bra when sleeping over with friends in jr high and high school! So again, I have no qualms with what anyone else is doing and would also hope that those who don't cover up wouldn't judge those who do, it's a personal choice.
If I looked like Angelina Jolie, I'd have no problem showing off what I got! I think it's fabulous for her and for you! You do what you are comfortable with and that is that!
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