Breastfeeding

I really wish that this wasn’t even a topic to discuss at all. I wish that breastfeeding wasn’t taboo in any circles at all. Women should be allowed to breastfeed whenever and wherever they want.

I am guilty myself of being too modest/shy/embarrassed to breastfeed in public.  I avoid it all costs.  I get upset with myself for acting this way, I should be a pioneer to show people that breastfeeding is the way and there is nothing to be ashamed of.

Part of the problem is all the horror stories I have heard about mothers feeding their baby in public, only to have a complete stranger walk over and tell them that they are being offensive.  Of all the things in this world that are offensive, breastfeeding is NOT one of them.

I admire the women that are skilled enough at breastfeeding that they can discreetly use a sling a breastfeed their baby without anyone suspecting a thing.  I struggle with my baby’s latch on the left side, and have the over active letdown, so I just feel like it would be a night mare for me.

I am going to challenge myself to gradually ease myself into feeling comfortable with breastfeeding in public.  Not to make a show of it, but to be natural in satisfying the needs of my baby when he needs me to do so.  I urge all women who breastfeed to take a stand, be bold and breastfeed wherever your little heart desires.  The more women do this, the more quickly outdated attitudes will change.