You’re in a public place and someone tells you breastfeeding makes them feel uncomfortable what would you do?
Let baby wait till you get home, ask them to ignore or go to a corner and breastfeed the baby
Musicman · 61-69, M
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hippyjoe1955 · 70-79, M
My wife had an interesting experience shortly after our oldest was born. We went to a fancy restaurant with my parents. The baby started to fuss so my wife covered herself with a blanket and began to nurse the baby. The owner of the restaurant came to take our order and took the blanket off my wife's chest leaving her completely exposed. She had uncovered both breasts under the blanket. She didn't try to cover. She was nursing her baby.
Diotrephes · 70-79, M
Tell the busybody that you are feeding Jesus and to get f------.
AI Overview
"5 Tips for Breastfeeding in Public | Medela
Yes, breastfeeding in public is legal in many places, including all US states and Canadian provinces, and is protected by law as a right; you generally cannot be asked to cover up, move, or leave a public space for feeding your baby, as it's considered a natural act, though local customs or specific venue rules (like flights) can sometimes be a point of discussion.
In the United States
State Laws: All 50 states, Washington D.C., and U.S. territories have laws allowing breastfeeding in any public or private location where you are otherwise allowed to be.
In Canada (Including Quebec)
Protected Right: You have the right to breastfeed anywhere public, including stores, restaurants, parks, and public transport.
No Requirement to Cover: No one can ask you to cover up or move to a more discreet spot; it's your right, and your baby's right.
Legal Backing: This right is supported by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and provincial human rights codes, with courts often ruling in favor of breastfeeding mothers.
What to Do if Challenged
Know Your Rights: You have the right to feed your baby comfortably.
Politely Inform: You can calmly tell the person that it's your legal right to breastfeed there.
Report Issues: If asked to leave or cover up again, you can complain to human rights bodies, such as the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
General Context
Natural Act: Breastfeeding is a natural function, and societal views on it are cultural, not legal barriers.
Comfort: Some mothers choose to use covers for personal comfort or privacy, but it's not legally required. "
AI Overview
"5 Tips for Breastfeeding in Public | Medela
Yes, breastfeeding in public is legal in many places, including all US states and Canadian provinces, and is protected by law as a right; you generally cannot be asked to cover up, move, or leave a public space for feeding your baby, as it's considered a natural act, though local customs or specific venue rules (like flights) can sometimes be a point of discussion.
In the United States
State Laws: All 50 states, Washington D.C., and U.S. territories have laws allowing breastfeeding in any public or private location where you are otherwise allowed to be.
In Canada (Including Quebec)
Protected Right: You have the right to breastfeed anywhere public, including stores, restaurants, parks, and public transport.
No Requirement to Cover: No one can ask you to cover up or move to a more discreet spot; it's your right, and your baby's right.
Legal Backing: This right is supported by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and provincial human rights codes, with courts often ruling in favor of breastfeeding mothers.
What to Do if Challenged
Know Your Rights: You have the right to feed your baby comfortably.
Politely Inform: You can calmly tell the person that it's your legal right to breastfeed there.
Report Issues: If asked to leave or cover up again, you can complain to human rights bodies, such as the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
General Context
Natural Act: Breastfeeding is a natural function, and societal views on it are cultural, not legal barriers.
Comfort: Some mothers choose to use covers for personal comfort or privacy, but it's not legally required. "
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
Neither. Even if I was on the hormones to breastfeed.
There are such things as baby bottles and formula.
When in Rome do as the Romans do.
Managers in public places are there to establish certain rules. And a public place is many places.
My problem with this is when societal laws take presidence over private business rules.
Society should not be making such rules to begin with. People can go to certain places or not.
So what if a woman steps outside to feed their babies? 🤷🏻♂
It's not within the so called public business.
There are such things as baby bottles and formula.
When in Rome do as the Romans do.
Managers in public places are there to establish certain rules. And a public place is many places.
My problem with this is when societal laws take presidence over private business rules.
Society should not be making such rules to begin with. People can go to certain places or not.
So what if a woman steps outside to feed their babies? 🤷🏻♂
It's not within the so called public business.