This thread isn't so much about whether or not mother's should breast feed in public but is more meant to focus on the idea that breastfeeding mothers should be discreet and cover up.
I personally disagree with this sentiment and feel that a mother should be able to breast feed in whatever manner is most comfortable for her and her child, whether that means using a shawl or blanket to cover up or whether it means you just whip it out and let the child latch on I don't think it should be an issue either way, nor should the mother feel like she has to hide herself away. This should be especially true when you consider that many babies hate being covered and when you consider that, at least in the summer, even if the baby is ok with being covered it can get pretty hot and muggy under those things.
I've heard the argument that being discreet is about respecting those around you who may not want to see a flash of boob but my response to that is what about respect for a mother and her child? It would be far easier and simpler for those who have a problem with it to look away and go about their business than it would be to force a mother to interupt feeding or interupt her time with friends or family to hide herself away for the sake of someone else's comfort.
Anyway, those are my thoughts on the matter. What do you guys think about whether or not discreetness is a requirment when it comes to public breastfeeding?
I personally disagree with this sentiment and feel that a mother should be able to breast feed in whatever manner is most comfortable for her and her child, whether that means using a shawl or blanket to cover up or whether it means you just whip it out and let the child latch on I don't think it should be an issue either way, nor should the mother feel like she has to hide herself away. This should be especially true when you consider that many babies hate being covered and when you consider that, at least in the summer, even if the baby is ok with being covered it can get pretty hot and muggy under those things.
I've heard the argument that being discreet is about respecting those around you who may not want to see a flash of boob but my response to that is what about respect for a mother and her child? It would be far easier and simpler for those who have a problem with it to look away and go about their business than it would be to force a mother to interupt feeding or interupt her time with friends or family to hide herself away for the sake of someone else's comfort.
Anyway, those are my thoughts on the matter. What do you guys think about whether or not discreetness is a requirment when it comes to public breastfeeding?