Breastfeeding In Public

Many women reported breastfeeding uncomfortable in public, even to do so discreetly. But it is important to remember that you feed your baby. You do not do something inappropriate. All this may seem taboo in some places, the awareness of the need to support the construction of new nurses.

The federal government and many states have laws that protect breastfeeding mothers. These laws are based on the recognition of organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Public Health Association, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organization (WHO) that breastfeeding is the best choice for the health of the mother and child.

While a growing awareness of benefits of breastfeeding can be difficult to do so publicly. However, it is important to believe in yourself and your choices. Remind yourself that you can succeed, and wear self-confidence! Tips for breastfeeding in public are as follows:

Wear clothes that allow easy access to your breast, such as plans to pull out from the waist up or down.

Using a special nursing cover around your shoulders. Some babies do not like this, however, so you have to see what works for your baby.

Breastfeed your baby sling. Loop or other soft baby carriers are especially useful for traveling - it is easier to keep your baby comforted and close to you.

Slipping in the living room of women or in the locker room to breastfeed.

Practice at home so you can ensure that as revealing as you feel comfortable.

It helps to breastfeed her child before he becomes demanding in order to have time for a nice place to drive, or to feed. (Over time, children learn early hunger cues.) When you get there, look for a place to breastfeed, if it makes you feel more at ease.

If someone criticizes you for breastfeeding in public, La Leche League International offers a few different ways to react:

Ignore the comment or change the subject.

Sharing information on breastfeeding with the other person.

Make a joke about the situation or yourself to lighten the atmosphere.

Show that you are recognizing the perspective of the person, asking questions not agree more or respond to criticism.

Be empathetic - show that you understand the other person's feelings and meaning.

Above all, remember that you are meeting the needs of the child. You can not stay home all the time, and you are free to feed your baby while out and about. You should be proud of our commitment! In addition, no bottles and formula means less packaging supplies!