Breastfeeding is a wonderful gift that has been given to women. It allows mothers to feed their babies whenever they need to be fed and is very beneficial for both mother and child. So why are many people opposed to mothers nursing in public? Many people argue that breastfeeding is indecent and inappropriate in public places, even if the mother covers herself. Others will claim that it makes them uncomfortable and creates awkward social interactions. However, breastfeeding is perfectly natural. A woman should be able to nurse her child whenever she pleases and not feel ashamed for it.
Breastfeeding has numerous benefits for a baby. An infant’s immune system is boosted when he or she drinks breastmilk because it is full of antibodies. Therefore,
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It is often at an inconvenient time when a woman needs to breastfeed. If she does not nurse or at least pump, milk can leak from her breasts and create messy and embarrassing marks on her shirt. She cannot prevent this from occurring without receiving some sort of relief. If she waits to nurse her baby until she gets to a private area, she must deal with a fussy child and the attention that comes with it. A child having a tantrum typically causes more of a scene than a woman breastfeeding. Females have to make a decision to either deal with the judgment that comes with public breastfeeding or wait until they can find a bathroom or private place to pump or …show more content…
Women who are not afraid to do what their body is naturally meant to do and do not care what other people think are very admirable. Breastfeeding is beautiful and normal, and women should not be criticized when they need to do it. Although it may make one uncomfortable at times, breastfeeding in public causes no harm. Society should begin to accept public breastfeeding and see it as it is; completely harmless. Next time you see a mother nursing her baby, do not judge her. Instead, think of how healthy and strong that baby is going to be and what a beautiful bond they are
This article goes over the different immunological properties that are found in breast milk and how they affect the mother and infant. There is also information on how the mother’s milk helps develop the immune system of her infant through breast feeding. The author is currently researching maternal health and the development of infants at the Women & Children’s Health Research Institute and holds a Ph.D. The sources that she cites in her article are credible sources, which makes her article credible also. I will be using this article to support my claim on the health benefits an infant receives from breastfeeding.
benefits for both the mother and the child. Many researchers have concluded that breast milk helps improve overall infant health and reduces risks of some diseases and cancers for the infant as well as the mother. According to Newman and Pitman, there are numerous health benefits for a breastfed infant. They describe that breast milk contains anti-bodies that keep a child from getting ill, and that the milk’s composition changes as the child grows to better protect and benefit the immune system and growth of the child (Newman, Pitman 19). The most immediate health benefit for the infant is the reduction of the chances of an infant dying from sudden infant death syndrome, more commonly known as SIDS or crib death (Newman, Pitman 11). More long term benefits are reductions for the chances of a child developing diabetes, asthma and other respiratory diseases, ear infections, and even cancer development during childhood. There is also evidence of a reduced chance of a breastfed child developing Crohn’s disease or forms of heart disease, as well as minor health problems such as allergies and eczema (Newman, Pitman 11-12). Newman and Pitman also write that children who were breastfed show signs of more enhanced brain development and tend to score higher on tests than those children who were formula fed, due to the fact that breast milk is made for humans by humans and therefore already contains the nutrients that are essential to brain development (10). As is the case with infants, breastfeeding also contributes to health benefits for the mother. In an article published in the Journal of Women’s Health, God...
There is no need to run out to the store to buy formula, bottles, or burp cloths. Breastfed babies do not spit up as often because breast milk is easier on the belly and the baby will not ingest the air that a bottle fed baby does. That means fewer outfit changes and less laundry. Although feeding in public may be easier for a formula fed baby, a lot of awesome things to make breastfeeding in public easier and more discreet have been created. There are nursing tank tops so that mom's belly stays covered and nursing cover ups which are light weight blankets that moms can wear to keep themselves covered while still being able to see baby. Most public places are beginning to put nursing stations in as well. Also, there is no need to mess with fumbling around in the kitchen to prepare a bottle at 3 AM for a crying baby that is hungry. Breast milk is always available and warm. The American Pregnancy Association recommends breastfeeding for most families in the article “Breastfeeding vs. Bottle Feeding” (2017, May 16). -www.americanpregnancy.org
Let me begin with this. Public breastfeeding is NOT exhibitionism. It is simply the act of feeding a baby. Nonetheless, women are still facing widespread discrimination in public for doing so.
In addition to, everyone came from the womb of their mother and that they have experienced to be breastfed as well. Thus, there is not enough reason to discriminate mothers by telling them to hide in a corner or bathroom to nurse their babies because they are only doing their responsibility as a mother to their child. Also, it is unethical for people who demand mothers to breastfeed their babies in the washroom because first of all, no one wants to eat nor drink in a bathroom or restroom, and second if mothers delay their breastfeeding just for the sake of people who are batting an eye, or saying negative things against breastfeeding such as it is indecent, weird, nudity, or it makes them uncomfortable; then it will be consider as neglect
Some people don't particularly like seeing a woman breastfeed. It makes them feel "uncomfortable". Woman are asked to leave the room or to stop breastfeeding by those who feel uncomfortable. Breasts are viewed as sexual items rather than a natural way of providing nutrients and comfort for a child. Some people are against public breastfeeding because they don't want to explain what is going on to their child. Woman are often told that their child is to old to be breastfed. It is no ones business but the mothers how...
There many advantages to breastfeeding! Research shows that breastfed infants have fewer and shorter episodes of illness. The nutrition provided by breastmilk benefits the baby’s IQ. The skin-to-skin contact encouraged by breastfeeding offers babies greater emotional security and enhances bonding. Breastfeeding appears to reduce the risk of obesity and hypertension for the infant later in life. Breastfeeding delays the onset of hereditary allergic disease, and lowers the risk of developing allergic disease. Breastfeeding helps the baby’s immune system mature, protecting the baby in the meantime from viral, bacteria, and parasitic infections. Breastfeeding protects against developing chronic diseases such as: celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, and childhood cancers. (Shinskie and Lauwers, 2002)
Instead of being criticized they would rather use breast pumps or go sit in the restroom to avoid the hate. Some might say “it’s against the law to be nude in public, so breastfeeding in public should be illegal too” (McKinney). Being nude makes people around very uncomfortable but feeding an infant shouldn’t make anyone uncomfortable. Exposed breasts are everywhere, all over the media: in movies, magazines, and even on television. But putting a nursing baby anywhere near those women's breast and suddenly people are offended. Yes, breast are a woman's private part but women don't flaunt them around while breastfeeding to show off. Some mothers would rather use a blanket to cover themselves up while breastfeeding than to have sexually or disgusted comments directed to her. Others believe “formula was made for these reasons” (Campoamor). People suggest mothers using baby formula and breast pumps, but sometimes a mother would rather have this intimacy with her child. These mothers cannot have this with people staring at her chest with a child feeding with disgust written all over their face. Formula is a good suggestion but bottles and formula can be expensive over years and years of buying. Researchers believe breast milk is better and easier for an infant to digest and helps an infant fight off many diseases. Babies who are on formula actually have more ear infections and diarrhea which can be less doctor appointments in the long run. Rude comments might be said like “go do that in the restroom or at home” (Campoamor). Restrooms can contain up to billions of germs and aren't the most sanitary place to be with an infant. Mothers deal with tons of stress and pressure from people who don’t put themself in their shoes. Others may have different views and opinions which they have the right to but, they should always be curious of others. A good suggestion
There is the common argument that women are over exposing themselves when breastfeeding in public. Exposed breasts are everywhere in movies, magazines and on television. Putting a baby to the breast to nourish them everything about the breast becomes offensive and those mothers are made to feel embarrassed. The fact is that a new mother has gone through so many changes that there is nothing sexual about the act of breastfeeding. There is a good possibility that breastfeeding is one of the most challenging things she has done. It is frustrating that at this day in age society has tried to prevent something that is healthy and natural. Breastfeeding is an amazing bond between a mother and her baby and the nutritional benefits are essential to an infant’s growth. Some people will argue that breastfeeding in public is not appropriate and should only be done behind closed doors. Then there are others that will argue that a breastfeeding mother should be able to breastfeed where ever her child needs to eat. Since everyone is allowed to have their own opinion, we can no longer ignore the breastfeeding controversy surrounding the feeding of a baby. Society needs to support and respect a woman that chooses to breastfeed her baby in public.
Women do not breastfeed long enough. Although healthcare workers try to promote the breast method, many women do not continue with it. Breastfeeding does come with challenges; however, the phrase “breast is best” is the role of the nurse in conjunction with education. A mother a...
Similarly to the previous article, the authors found a men 's opinion toward breastfeeding hosted a significant association between a mother 's choice to breast, or bottle feed her infant. Like mothers, a strong correlation between social conditions, including ethnicity, country of origin, education, and socioeconomic status, was found to have a sizeable impact on the father 's opinion of feeding method. This study, like many others, confirmed that breastfeeding ideals are often formed long before conception. Increasing the focus of breastfeeding to men and women alike through the use of the media, high school curriculums, and programs such as WIC could help make breastfeeding acceptance more widely spread across multi cultures, and also promote it as a socially acceptable
Breast milk is made for the baby having just the right amount of protein, sugar, water, and fat that is needed for a baby’s growth and development. As breast milk is easier for newborn’s to digest than formal, it prevents intestinal upsets. Furthermore, breast milk includes substances such as immunoglobulin’s...
In America, breastfeeding has become a polarized issue; on one side people oppose this being done in public, and on the other side some argue that it is a natural part of life. Breastfeeding in America has become a big issue for a lot of people like my husband Chris. He believes that women should not be permitted to breastfeed in public. On the contrary, our mutual friend Talia believes it to an acceptable, and natural behavior to breastfeed while in public.
During one of my shifts on postpartum I was helping a nurse look after a mom with her first baby. She really wanted to be able to breastfeed but she was having a lot of troubles getting her baby to latch on. It was a Saturday and there was no lactation consultant working who could come in to help her. Her baby was also small for gestational age, so she did have risk for hypoglycemia, making it really important for her baby to be feeding to ensure her blood sugars would not drop. After each attempt at breastfeeding and being unsuccessful, the mom would look very upset. The nurse tried to help her by showing her different breastfeeding positions and techniques and teaching her to express her milk and put it in the baby’s mouth. The
BREASTFEEDING 2 Years ago people did not see right that a women feed a baby in public. Now breastfeeding in public looks normal. More women are feeding their babies in public places without worry. Breastfeeding in public areas still a taboo because some people thinks that this natural and sweet act of breastfed should be in a place where only the mother and the baby could be.