How do you hide breastfeeding in public?

Alternatively, for easy access, wear tops and dresses with buttons or a zip at the front, dungaree-style straps or side-openings. Or try wrap-around styles, or cowl or shawl necklines that you can pull down. “I found wrap-front cardigans a lifesaver while breastfeeding in public,” shares Natalie, mum of one, UK.

What organizations support breastfeeding in public?

Related Links

• The HHS Office on Women’s Health.
• La Leche League International.
• The International Lactation Consultant Association.
• U.S. Department of Agriculture WIC Breastfeeding Support.

What are the arguments against breastfeeding in public?

The main arguments against breasfeeding in public revolve around the exposure of the mothers body and unease some people feel in facing partial nudity. Usually people in more traditional societies or following conservative values find breastfeeding in public an unnecessary display or an embarrasing practice.

Should women have the right to breastfeed in public places?

A mother who breastfeeds has to give up too many lifestyle habits like favorite foods, cigarette smoking, and drinking alcohol. I believe women should have the right to breastfeed in public places.

Should institutions put in place facilities for breastfeeding mothers?

She is, hence, of the view that to ease this part for women, institutions, both public and private, should put into place facilities such as breastfeeding corners which are equipped to allow mothers to pump and store their milk throughout the day.

Should breastfeeding be considered indecent exposure?

We now have people who frown upon mothers’ breastfeeding their children in public, citing indecent exposure. The crusaders of anti-public breastfeeding argue that breasts, like other private body parts, should remain under wraps.