Breastfeeding is very natural for many mothers in this world. However, there are many people who are uncomfortable seeing the scene of their mother breast-feeding. So breastfeeding in public is one of the most "troubled" problems for mothers. Should or not mother?
Many mothers feel comfortable when breastfeeding when going out. However, others are not
1 / Should breastfeeding in public?
Many opinions suggest that the mass media still use the image of female breasts daily for advertising purposes. So why is breastfeeding in public uncomfortable? Breastfeeding not only meets the most basic needs of the baby, but also a way for mothers and babies to bond together.
Some people suggest bottle-feeding and feeding your baby to make the act more polite in the eyes of the public. However, these bottles will "compete" with breastmilk, which always makes the baby the most comfortable.
Many mothers believe that they have the right to breast-feed in public places, but everything needs to be done discreetly and not attracting everyone's attention.
What to do to make mothers have more breast milk? (Part 1) How mothers can have a lot of milk to breastfeed is the top concern of all women who are and will breastfeed their babies.
In fact, breastfeeding in public should be seen as eating out on the street and need to follow some regulations, but clearly society needs to be more open and open to this issue.
2 / Is it safe to breastfeed in public?
- Many people around are uncomfortable seeing your body in crowded places
For that reason they should not be forced to see what they don't want. So mothers need to pay close attention before breast-feeding. The "exposure" of the breasts can affect many people, especially young children who are not pubertal. Either way, they will see this, but maybe they are not ready at the moment. That is not to mention their opinion as well as their view of the baby will be different.
- Women can be in danger
There are some countries like Singapore that allow women to breastfeed in public places. However, there are also places where this action puts you in an unsafe situation. Therefore, you should educate yourself before going to a certain country to avoid violating the laws of the host country.
5 things mothers do not expect when breastfeeding Besides the undisputed benefits of breastfeeding, there are still many "secrets" that mothers may be and will breastfeed still unknown.
- Weather conditions
If you go to an area where the temperature is below 0, you should not breastfeed in public to avoid catching colds or worsening illnesses.
3 / How to breastfeed when out
If you are uncomfortable breastfeeding in a crowded place, you can use a special towel or shirt
If you are new and want to breastfeed privately in public, try the following solutions:
- Baby shirt to breastfeed when out
The product has a wide open neck line that makes it easy for mothers to observe while the baby is nursing while still concealing sensitive parts of the body.
- Shawls
You can use a shawl that is ruffled on the exposed chest when breastfeeding your baby. Shawls are easy to find and don't take much space in bags.
- Strap
The strap will cover both the right part of the body and help moms "hands free" quite a lot. This is the most effective option for busy mothers . Mom just needs to check the wire firmly before going out.
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