Nurse-in at Hirshhorn on 2/12 from 10-12

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

You're fucked in the head lady. Only small breasted women should be allowed to breastfeed uncovered? Get a clue. And yes, even though everything you've said is bullshit, I can still breastfeed in public. No matter what issues you have with big breasted women, I still have a right to breastfeed my baby... covered or uncovered. And yes, ha ha ha. It's legal, bitch.

If one day you ever stop to wonder why women are often seen as second class citizens, take a moment to look at yourself. You are over emotional, illogical, and lack basic comprehension skills. Thank you for maintaining the status quo that's been in effect since the beginning of time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

You're fucked in the head lady. Only small breasted women should be allowed to breastfeed uncovered? Get a clue. And yes, even though everything you've said is bullshit, I can still breastfeed in public. No matter what issues you have with big breasted women, I still have a right to breastfeed my baby... covered or uncovered. And yes, ha ha ha. It's legal, bitch.

If one day you ever stop to wonder why women are often seen as second class citizens, take a moment to look at yourself. You are over emotional, illogical, and lack basic comprehension skills. Thank you for maintaining the status quo that's been in effect since the beginning of time.

I'm sorry, but telling a woman to breastfeed in private is treating her as a second class citizen. Being offended at the sight of a breast and then telling a woman to go breastfeed on a toilet, is profoundly backwards and demeaning to women. Your argument doesn't hold and is in fact... illogical. So fuck off. Oh, was that too emotional for you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
11:57. Have you ever heard of pumping milk before you go out and offering a bottle?

Others on this thread have said the same thing, and it is what those who are not educated about breastfeeding don't understand. Pumping milk is to allow OTHER caregivers (a nanny, daycare worker, father, etc.) to feed the baby, not the mother. Breastfeeding is about supply and demand. Not only must the baby eat every two hours, but the mother must either feed the baby or pump every two hours. If she fails to do so, not only is it uncomfortable for her, but her milk supply will begin to dwindle. As the mother's supply begins to dwindle, she is compelled to supplement with formula (no one wants their baby to starve), and then the problem gets worse until she can BF no more. This is a very real barrier to successful BFing in the U.S. today. Women who return to work or try to have a social life either aren't fully aware of the impact of this, or find keeping up with it outside of the home too difficult, and as a result end up BFing for only a few months or even less.

Now, BFing is a personal choice, and I don't want to push it on someone who doesn't want to do it, but those who choose to do it should be supported by society. The advocates on this thread who are in support of or who attended the nurse-in believe this. They know that forcing a woman to cover-up, go into a bathroom or pump and feed from a bottle are all things that prevent successful breastfeeding for many women. You may not be an advocate, but there is nothing to get angry about here. These efforts are NOT going to result in laws being repealed or otherwise setting breastfeeding rights "backward."

Ask yourself this. Would you rather have a woman in public breastfeeding her baby, or strapping on a breast pump? I think you will see less if she just feeds the baby. And what is she supposed to do with her hungry baby while she pumps?

Thank you for your words of wisdom. Forcing a woman to cover up, pump or go into a bathroom to breastfeed (and let's face it, if you wouldn't eat in a bathroom, why is it okay for a baby to?) not only inhibits breastfeeding, but is also anti-feminist. How can a woman feel empowered about her body, and empowered about her ability to feed her child, if she's told to hide? I understand that some of the nay sayers on here are for breastfeeding in public, but only when covered. But, many babies won't nurse with a cover. My daughter hated it. I wasn't trying to be an exhibitionist. I just had to do what was necessary to feed my daughter. And that was breastfeeding without a cover. Luckily I never had any issues with other people.

[Anonymous]

You would be arrested for indecent exposure if you went topless at the beach or anyplace in public except for popping it out to nurse? Why is this? Because public decorum says we do not pop out breast and walk down the street, or any where else in public. You can have cleavage to your navel and this is fine because you aren't showing a nipple. Strippers have to wear pasties because it is illegal to show nipple. That would be a great show nursing strippers. This is what many of you have become.

Keep up this militant and confrontational attitude and you will reap what you sow and some states may pass laws that you can no longer breast feed in public, particularly in more conservative areas. You are hurting your cause by your intractable behavior.

[Anonymous]

I only nurse my baby in public if there's a pole that I can twirl around at the same time.

[Anonymous]

i like walking topless down the street with my baby hanging from my nipple.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You would be arrested for indecent exposure if you went topless at the beach or anyplace in public except for popping it out to nurse? Why is this? Because public decorum says we do not pop out breast and walk down the street, or any where else in public. You can have cleavage to your navel and this is fine because you aren't showing a nipple. Strippers have to wear pasties because it is illegal to show nipple. That would be a great show nursing strippers. This is what many of you have become.

Keep up this militant and confrontational attitude and you will reap what you sow and some states may pass laws that you can no longer breast feed in public, particularly in more conservative areas. You are hurting your cause by your intractable behavior.

Your problem is that you think breasts are strictly sexual. Breasts were made to feed babies. The reason some strippers wear pasties is because they are using their breasts for sexual purposes. Feeding your baby is far from sexual. It is part of human nature and it is the reason why we have breasts. And where on earth have you seen a breastfeeding mother pop out her boob and walk down the street? Your logic is not even logic. It's pure nonsense.

And as far as breastfeeding in public becoming illegal... in your dreams.

[Anonymous]

My church has a room for nursing mothers and they may only nurse in this room. Of course, a church is private and you can scream, carry on as though your home were in a tree, have nurse-ins (not on church property) and it won't do you a bit of good.

[Anonymous]

The nurse in was last week. If you think nursing should be done privately, then do it at home and write your congressman.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The nurse in was last week. If you think nursing should be done privately, then do it at home and write your congressman.

Like.

[Anonymous]

You know, I have to admit that after spending the better part of my life having people in public oggle, comment upon, and even cop a feel at my pre-baby breasts, I rather relished that they made some people uncomfortable when they served the purpose they were designed for.

[Anonymous]

What a threatening looking group of women.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My church has a room for nursing mothers and they may only nurse in this room. Of course, a church is private and you can scream, carry on as though your home were in a tree, have nurse-ins (not on church property) and it won't do you a bit of good.

Actually, you are mistaken, depending on what state you are in. In more than half the states in the U.S., you are allowed to breastfeed in any public or private location in which you are otherwise legally allowed to be. Therefore, if I am allowed in your church, I am allowed to nurse there. Again, this is not true in all states, but I believe in more than half.

[Anonymous]

Sigh, and the conversation descends into breastfeeding in public generally. I think women should have the right to nurse everywhere and anywhere. No need to cover up. But the nurse-in was *still* stupid and ineffectual.

I was one of the posters who said I could get cards with the law regarding breastfeeding rights distributed at a local hospital. And no one was interested. Which makes me suspect that a lot of people wanted to waste their time on a nurse-in , rather than make a difference. Great job, ladies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My church has a room for nursing mothers and they may only nurse in this room. Of course, a church is private and you can scream, carry on as though your home were in a tree, have nurse-ins (not on church property) and it won't do you a bit of good.

You do realize that LLL was founded by a grounp of Catholic mothers, right? I find your church's policy utterly laughable considering that icons and art featuring the Madonna and Child are a touchpoint of Western cultural history. What a way to disrespect the sacred role of women, particularly the mother of your God.