[Sticks]

And this other BBC report

[KawaiiSakura1]

Originally posted by Sticks
And this other BBC report

people don't have to do this there is such a thing as expressing the milk

[Sophii3x]

It's natural, I have no problem with it whatsover. The baby has to be fed, and should be fed wherever the mother decides. My sister breastfed her baby a few months ago at a restaurant and she got so uncomfortable at the people staring at her that she nearly left, ridiculous.

[NettoSuperstar!]

Originally posted by Gazbo
Its a tricky one. I think I'm against it for the same reason I'm against topless sunbathing in public places because it can bring up questions in younger children that the parents won't be able to answer. But I see not much wrong with doing it in a bathroom.

lol err wot kind of questions? shouldnt parents be open about natural things? Is it dirty to breastfeed?

[bigbr0ther]

Originally posted by KawaiiSakura1

I'm sister's baby was breast feed and he's not even one yet but he's had chickenpox and bronchitis two time even before he was six month's old

Has he had cancer or diabetes?


Didn't think so.

[Ruth]

Originally posted by KawaiiSakura1
Breastfeeding at McDonalds? come on we all don't want to see someone's breasts why we are eating at mcdonalds

Breat milk is much better for the baby than the disgusting stuff they serve at MacDonalds.

For what it's worth, I see no problem with it. It's perfectly natural, and while I understand that you don't like it, you haven't actually given any reason as to why. Surely if you had a baby, you would want to give them the best possible start in life, wouldn't you?

[Ruth]

Originally posted by KawaiiSakura1
i hate Breastfeeding. no way will be Breastfeeding my baby when i have one. I'm to young to have one now

It's the most natural thing in the world. What's your objection to it?

[KawaiiSakura1]

Originally posted by bigbr0ther

Has he had cancer or diabetes?


Didn't think so.

People only think breastfeeding is best because there being told it is in 5 years time if someone decides bottle feeding's best everyone will be doing that. As for bonding when is the baby going to bond with the father or dosen't that matter.

[KawaiiSakura1]

Originally posted by Ruth

Breat milk is much better for the baby than the disgusting stuff they serve at MacDonalds.

For what it's worth, I see no problem with it. It's perfectly natural, and while I understand that you don't like it, you haven't actually given any reason as to why. Surely if you had a baby, you would want to give them the best possible start in life, wouldn't you?

No one can say what is best in 5 years time if someone decides babies who were breast feed are more at risk from being overweight which could happen if mums are in mcdonalds eating while breastfeeding.My point is you can breastfeed but if your going out just exspress milk and feed from a bottle. most mums bond with their babies no matter how they choose to feed them it's called love.

[NettoSuperstar!]

I would rather give my baby natural breastmilk (and did) than cows milk with added vitamins. Research is pretty conclusive that breast is best and I cant see that changing.

[KawaiiSakura1]

I'm getting ticked off with natural and people who are like a stuck record breastmilk is best breastmilk is best breastmilk is best breastmilk is best breastmilk is best is that all you pro breastmilk people say.

[NettoSuperstar!]

Originally posted by KawaiiSakura1
I'm getting ticked off with natural and people who are like a stuck record breastmilk is best breastmilk is best breastmilk is best breastmilk is best breastmilk is best is that all you pro breastmilk people say.

yeah on a breastfeeding debate thread, beacause its true

[NettoSuperstar!]

Originally posted by KawaiiSakura1
I'm getting ticked off with natural and people who are like a stuck record breastmilk is best breastmilk is best breastmilk is best breastmilk is best breastmilk is best is that all you pro breastmilk people say.

you give your kids the bottle its your choice, its a free world.

[KawaiiSakura1]

Originally posted by bbE

yeah on a breastfeeding debate thread, beacause its true

And how do you know its best

[NettoSuperstar!]

Originally posted by KawaiiSakura1

And how do you know its best

because several long term studies say it is and it stands to bloody reason hmmmmm processed milk or natural mothers milk? you choose

[KawaiiSakura1]

Originally posted by bbE

you give your kids the bottle its your choice, its a free world.

I know but i say i don't like i get people who are questioning me about it all the time and i hate it.

[KawaiiSakura1]

Originally posted by bbE

because several long term studies say it is and it stands to bl***y reason hmmmmm processed milk or natural mothers milk? you choose

processed milk for me

[NettoSuperstar!]

Originally posted by KawaiiSakura1

I know but i say i don't like i get people who are questioning me about it all the time and i hate it.

well ignore them! Its a matter of choice. personally I chose to breast feed as it makes sense that it will be full of the mothers natural antibodies etc aswell as the research. I only did it for a few months though, partly because this country is pants and you feel like you cant breastfeed in PUBLIC which is very sad. Noone bats an eyelid on the continent its the norm.

[Sticks]

We are in danger of going off topic

Rather than the merits of breast versus bottle, it was about breast feeding in public.

Should it be allowed or not?

What should happen to those who try and intervene?

[Sticks]

Yesterday I was at Caffé Nero in South Gosforth and I spotted a woman with her husband or partner, and she was breastfeeding. I did not say anything, and as far as I am aware nobody complained. She was in an alcove behind the counter on the way to the back where the toilets are.
There were other children in the vicinity of that alcove

My understanding is that this branch has more mothers and children than other branches

I do not think anyone there was complaining, but then is that coffee shop culture?

Apart from Costa coffee that is (Allegedly)

[M X]

I don't see the problem. It's a natural thing.

[Sticks]

Originally posted by TheMichaelO
I don't see the problem. It's a natural thing.

For the record - Neither do I

My Costa reference is to this story

[Sticks]

Oops

Forgot to add

The problem is that there are disputed claims, that breastfeeding in public may be unlawful, in England. (See earlier postings for links)

Earlier this year the national newspapers stated that a woman could be charged under indecency legislation or public order offences. Later a government minister issued a letter to various editors saying

Some people also think that women can be charged with indecency for breastfeeding in a public place. This is, I am glad to say, utter nonsense and completely wrong.

I am not sure if that is a statement of law, or a legal opinion, they are not always the same thing. Even if the indecency bit is right, we are still left with public order offences, according to the press.

What we need in England is a law like that passed in Scotland, banning people from interfering with a mother who is breastfeeding.

As I have said before in this thread, if the equality law is not brought in, what we need is a prosecution of a mother for just breastfeeding in public, almost along the lines of Margaret Boyle-White. If the mother is acquitted then we have case law on our side, and if convicted, it will clarify the law and may force the government to legislate to decriminalise it, (Which a conviction would of course do)

It goes without saying that the first option, the equalities bill is more preferable, as the second one could mean the SS getting involved.

[Fom]

I think the women should respect the public around her, as long as she isnt flashing her boob out to everyone then its no problem... does it take that much to put a coat over or a pashmina or something. Even a quick trip to the toilets, but just popping it out infront of everyone is a bit rude and distasteful.

[Sticks]

I may have posted this, but this appears to be referencing a legal clarification indicating that:

There is not, and never has been, any law that prohibits a woman from breastfeeding a child of any age in public, for example in a cafe.