topeal:

tope and oyinye i use to share the same sentiments about breastfeeding in pulic while iwas still single but right now i can tell u my orientaton has changed wit two kids. there are times in public when the formular, toys, snacks water, etc just wont do and u would prefer the embarassment of breastfeeding in a public place than the siren wail that would draw hundreds of attention to you.
I tell you wait for ur time and see!

Sapphic:

RO

Iwo lo mo o. You are not what? Keen on having kids?

KarmaMod:

Im not SURPRISED by the responses is all. I dont expect people who dont really want kids to see public breastfeeding as anything other than "gross"

(I am always well chuffed when any wedding I will be attending will not have kids. I am not a big wedding fan and a barely tolerable ceremony is almost always ruined by screaming brats. At last one of my Naija mates who got wed last year saw sense and vetoed any and all children from attending. Now that was a perfect wedding LOL).

topeal:

tope and oyinye i use to share the same sentiments about breastfeeding in pulic while iwas still single but right now i can tell u my orientaton has changed wit two kids. there are times in public when the formular, toys, snacks water, etc just wont do and u would prefer the embarassment of breastfeeding in a public place than the siren wail that would draw hundreds of attention to you.
I tell you wait for ur time and see!

topeal:

tope and oyinye i use to share the same sentiments about breastfeeding in pulic while  iwas still single but right now i can tell u my orientaton has changed wit two kids. there are times in public when the formular, toys, snacks water, etc just wont do and u would prefer the embarassment of breastfeeding in a public place than the siren wail that would draw hundreds of attention to you.
I tell you wait for ur time and see!

folkzy:


Tips to help:

These tips are meant to help you breastfeed comfortably in public.

• Invest in good quality nursing bras that are easy to open and close discreetly.

• To minimise exposure, wear a short loose top or kurti that can be lifted up easily. If you are wearing a sari, you may find it helpful to cover your breast with the pallu. Many women choose to wear a sari as the short choli or blouse makes it easy to breastfeed.

• Always carry a stole, light cotton shawl or dupatta when you step out. Place it over your shoulder to hide your breast. Some women use their purse or baby bag to effectively block others' view.

• If you are going out, you may want to feed your baby while you are travelling so that when you reach your destination your baby is not hungry, at least for a while.

• [size=14pt]It may be a good idea to nurse your baby as soon as he begins to indicate his hunger (usually by getting fussy or sucking on his hands). [/size]Waiting until he is cranky or crying bitterly will make difficult for him to latch onto your breast. It may also invite unwanted attention from people around you.

[size=15pt]• Ignore unwarranted advice or awkward glances. Do not react. [/size]

•[size=15pt] Avoid using public restrooms for feeding, most have unsatisfactory sanitary conditions. Try to locate a quiet corner or a changing room in a department store, a corner table at a restaurant. You could also try feeding your baby in a parked car. [/size]

• Observe how other mums are breastfeeding in public. You will be reassured that breastfeeding your baby is a natural process.

• Speak to other breastfeeding mums -- a friend or neighbour may have a great tip to share. Check in at our bulletin boards, you may get advice and suggestions from other breastfeeding mums.

If you are still uncomfortable about breastfeeding when you're out, you can always carry a bottle or sipper of expressed milk with you and offer it to your baby with a paladai or spoon.

http://www.babycenter.in/baby/breastfeeding/public-places-expert/

topeal:

tope and oyinye i use to share the same sentiments about breastfeeding in pulic while iwas still single but right now i can tell u my orientaton has changed wit two kids. there are times in public when the formular, toys, snacks water, etc just wont do and u would prefer the embarassment of breastfeeding in a public place than the siren wail that would draw hundreds of attention to you.
I tell you wait for ur time and see!

tope2000:

Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr . . . . . . ok
maybe wen i get to that stage, i might see things differently sha

spikedcylinder:

I am confused. Whats "fancy" about a personal dislike?

Razz people.

Grizzly:

To me its stupid that some women are actually ashamed of feeding their babies in public.
There was this girl i sat next to in a bus,
she was holding a baby who was threatning to bring the whole world down with her cries,
the baby cried and cried, and even tho i'm not a mother i KNEW the baby was hungry,
The mother was just cuddling and cooing the baby who refused to be appeased.
She had ample space to breast-feed, i dont know wat her problem was,
Maybe she thinks she still has boobs, and not breasts 

spikedcylinder:

My first post on this thread was in reference to an on going discussion about breast feeding in public. How did that confuse you?

Answer the question I asked. You called me fancy, what has it got to do with anything?

You have big breasts, feel free to do the needful whenever the time comes.

Oh, I almost forgot to add the courteous " ".

Sissy3:
@ heatfusion Sometimes the bosom doesn't fall , but I know what you mean

dnt mind all this fancy ladies tope2000 and co, they will do formula instead of breastfeeding their babies in public something that is very natural and beautiful



tope2000, breastmilk is always better, formula is for working class ladies who doesnt want their boobs to sag

Sissy3 post=3412327 I agree ,:
Women should be able to feed their babies when they need to and if a bosom is on show , then what is the problem .

if only babies can sense that their moms at a park or other public events where there is no privacy, so they would keep quiet till mom gets home or in the car if she happens to have one and then they will eat.

honestly i see nothing wrong with it, i mean not that the baby will be moaning during the breastfeeding, then one will say it is disturbing them or something else.

otukpo:
Firstly, Breastfeeding in public is not lack of simple hygiene and it dosent disgust me to see mothers breastfeed their babies in public.

Whether disgusted or not at the sight of breasfeeding in public, u are expected to look the other side, not staring at what is not meant for you.

i dont believe any woman just like exposing her breasts in public. But there are some situations when u cant avoid it. The nursing bra is also there to help u cover the thing.
If people re offended , they should look the other way. Here in the UK , most women who breastfeed in public use covers , but if it bothers the baby then they should be able to not use one.
This formula of a thing some pple are talking about isnt better than the breast milk. If u are doing exclusive breastfeeding, would u rather give ur baby formula in public just because some pple might see ur breast?

For those that say they cant do it, wait until u become a mother,then u'll know whether u'll prefer to see ur child cry of hunger while withholding her food that God has given u freely.

Mothers, pls dont be ashamed to breastfeed your children whether for fear of sagging or anything. some women's breast dont sag even after breasfeeding.

Breast milk remains the best food for babies.

Sissy3:
@ heatfusion
Yes , bosom is best
dnt mind all this fancy ladies tope2000 and co, they will do formula instead of breastfeeding their babies in public something that is very natural and beautiful



tope2000, breastmilk is always better, formula is for working class ladies who doesnt want their boobs to sag