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Janice · 06-16-2005, 05:56 PM

Barbara Walters recently caught hell for her remarks made on, The View. She told a story of a woman sitting next to her on a plane, breastfeeding her baby. I guess the woman didn't have a blanket partially covering up. It was all hanging out.

Shortly after, about 200 nursing mothers protested outside The View's ABC Studio. They call themselves 'Lactivists', lol.

What's your take on breastfeeding in public? Does it make you uncomfortable if the woman next to you does it or is it a-okay with you.

Answer the poll question please.

Courtnee · 06-16-2005, 05:59 PM

I don't mind at all.

dawsongirl · 06-16-2005, 06:00 PM

Personally, I don't like it. If you're covered up completely, or you do it discreetly in the ladies room or something, then okay I guess. But they make breast pumps for a reason...use them if you're gonna be on a plane or public where everyone is looking.

Mijada · 06-16-2005, 06:13 PM

I don't have a problem with it at all. All the women that I've seen breastfeeding in public have had a blanket or an article of clothing concealing the breast and baby's head. Breastfeeding is a normal, natural thing and there are bound to be certain instances where a baby needs to be fed and the mother may not have anything within easy reach to cover it up. If I was on a plane or wherever I would rather see part of a breast than hear a screaming, hungry baby.

G-Force Glockstar · 06-16-2005, 06:21 PM

I guess it's all right, but it's better to have a blanket over.

barwars · 06-16-2005, 06:27 PM

If its an ugly mother, then no.

I kid.
I kid.

I think it's okay, as long as it's done discreetly.

Janice · 06-16-2005, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barwars

If its an ugly mother, then no.

That would be the "Other" poll option, I guess.

G-Force Glockstar · 06-16-2005, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barwars

If its an ugly mother, then no.

I'll remember that

Lee · 06-16-2005, 06:30 PM

I do not think it is appropriate under any circumstances.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 06-16-2005, 06:45 PM

I don't care, I'd probably just laugh. I wouldn't do it, though.

HuntingtonM15 · 06-16-2005, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barwars

If its an ugly mother, then no.

PZelda · 06-16-2005, 06:55 PM

Either way, I don't care. You don't see a lot of breastfeeding mothers 'round these parts here. If I was in a big city like NYC where you would see this type of thing more often, it still wouldn't bother me. Just as long as it's done discreetly, it's alright.

The Modfather · 06-16-2005, 07:29 PM

I don't care at all. The kids gotta eat.

Kay Scarpetta · 06-16-2005, 07:56 PM

A kid's gotta eat... I mean come on, we've all seen boobs before at one time or another (except maybe webwarrior), it's not like the mother is voluntarily flashing her parts to everyone.

Hollow · 06-16-2005, 08:03 PM

i'd rather they do it in the ladies' room, but if the kid MUST be fed right then, go ahead as long as you cover it up.

View Poll Results: Your Opinion on Breastfeeding in Public?
Okay, under any circumstance	4	10.53%
Makes me uncomfortable under any circumstance	11	28.95%
Okay, as long as it's done discreetly	23	60.53%
Other	0	0%
Voters: 38. You may not vote on this poll

06-16-2005, 05:56 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Breastfeeding In Public? Barbara Walters recently caught hell for her remarks made on, The View. She told a story of a woman sitting next to her on a plane, breastfeeding her baby. I guess the woman didn't have a blanket partially covering up. It was all hanging out. Shortly after, about 200 nursing mothers protested outside The View's ABC Studio. They call themselves 'Lactivists', lol. What's your take on breastfeeding in public? Does it make you uncomfortable if the woman next to you does it or is it a-okay with you. Answer the poll question please.

06-16-2005, 05:59 PM	#2
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	I don't mind at all.
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06-16-2005, 06:13 PM	#4
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	I don't have a problem with it at all. All the women that I've seen breastfeeding in public have had a blanket or an article of clothing concealing the breast and baby's head. Breastfeeding is a normal, natural thing and there are bound to be certain instances where a baby needs to be fed and the mother may not have anything within easy reach to cover it up. If I was on a plane or wherever I would rather see part of a breast than hear a screaming, hungry baby.
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06-16-2005, 06:21 PM	#5
G-Force Glockstar Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Nov 22, 2003 Posts: 21,770	I guess it's all right, but it's better to have a blanket over.
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06-16-2005, 06:00 PM	#3
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Personally, I don't like it. If you're covered up completely, or you do it discreetly in the ladies room or something, then okay I guess. But they make breast pumps for a reason...use them if you're gonna be on a plane or public where everyone is looking.

06-16-2005, 06:27 PM	#6
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	If its an ugly mother, then no. I kid. I kid. I think it's okay, as long as it's done discreetly.

06-16-2005, 06:30 PM	#9
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,768	I do not think it is appropriate under any circumstances.

06-16-2005, 06:45 PM	#10
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	I don't care, I'd probably just laugh. I wouldn't do it, though.
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06-16-2005, 06:55 PM	#12
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	Either way, I don't care. You don't see a lot of breastfeeding mothers 'round these parts here. If I was in a big city like NYC where you would see this type of thing more often, it still wouldn't bother me. Just as long as it's done discreetly, it's alright.
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06-16-2005, 07:29 PM	#13
The Modfather It Sure Does Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jul 12, 2003 Location: canada Posts: 21,149	I don't care at all. The kids gotta eat.

06-16-2005, 07:56 PM	#14
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	A kid's gotta eat... I mean come on, we've all seen boobs before at one time or another (except maybe webwarrior), it's not like the mother is voluntarily flashing her parts to everyone.
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06-16-2005, 08:03 PM	#15
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	i'd rather they do it in the ladies' room, but if the kid MUST be fed right then, go ahead as long as you cover it up.