Breast feeding in public

[Andy10Bernard]

edit.. nvm

[Armada]

I dont see a problem with it.

[ronthecivil]

Then it's fine. If they are LEGALLY allowed to do it and we try to stop them, it becomes discrimination. And I don't think you can be flamboyant in your breastfeeding.

[Shift-4]

What would have been funny is we brought in 200 teenage guys to witness the public breastfeeding demonstration.

[ronthecivil]

I have no problem with women breast feeding in public, but there is a discreet way to do it and IMO, that's how it should be done! Discretely, so as not to offend the delicate sensibilities of some!

[Bertuzzi Babe]

Might serve as good birth control.

[Callahandy]

It should be based on hotness. Obviously.

[McMillan]

Its like that naked old dude that was in the Pride Parade....where there were tens of thousands of people watching.

I was with a pair of girls at the parade..and one of them turned away and lit a ciggie because she didnt want to watch "old balls".

Pretty simple solution, i reckon.

People can do the same if they happen to see someone breastfeeding...and i think you glossed over the part where i said that additionally...mothers really should pick their places, because there are people that are still square to the concept.

[Shift-4]

LMAO!!!

(And soo.... true!)

[Starbug]

I have no problem with women breastfeeding in public. That said, with the current generation of nursing bras and clothing, I don't think it would take too much effort to do so discreetly.

I might think differently if/when I become a mom, but I don't see taking a little extra care* while breastfeeding in public as being too much to ask; it's akin to watching your language or manners a little more carefully when out in public. Just accept the fact that some people are squeamish and compromise. As long as the mom makes a reasonable attempt (see *) at being discreet, there shouldn't be an issue.

*By "a little extra care", I mean not having both breasts hanging out; I don't think it's necessary to go as far as covering baby & breast with a blanket or leaving the room. Neither extreme should be necessary.

[Bill Sikes]

Personally I don't see what the big deal is, I recall a few years ago at my tennis club, I'd just finished playing and went to sit down, our club has a large deck attached to the clubhouse, I started talking to a woman I'd played mixed doubles against a few times, and played against her husband as well, I must have talked with her for 10 minutes before I even realized she was breast-feeding her baby. There are far more serious things in this world to concern yourself with.

[Bertuzzi Babe]

Not as good as changing diapers but I think you see what I mean. :D

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[ChelseaFC]

In relevance to this topic, should public affection be discouraged as well? I only ask because most people don't care or oogle if they see a man and woman kiss, but what about two dudes or two girls?

[Wetcoaster]

The law in BC is clear - under the Human Rights Code it is sex discrimination to prohibit a woman from breast feeding in public or requiring that she cover up:

Human Rights in British Columbia

SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT

...

Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women

It is illegal to discriminate against a woman because she may become pregnant, is pregnant, or has a baby. Nursing mothers have the right to breastfeed their children in a public area, and it is discriminatory to ask them to cover up or breastfeed somewhere else.

[Andy10Bernard]

The law in BC is clear - under the Human Rights Code it is sex discrimination to prohibit a woman from breast feeding in public or requiring that she cover up:

http://www.ag.gov.bc.ca/human-rights-protection/pdfs/SexDiscrimination&Harassment.pdf

[CanuckinEdm]

It's called a blanket, drape it over your breast. But at the same time It's not like they can't use a bottle or go to the bathroom. But a blanket is the key

[Schroeder's Wrister]

Oh please, we all know what boobies look like, so what is the fuss

Heck, I'm not ashame to say it. Sometimes when I'm stuck in rush hour on hwy 1, I'll pull to the side and get out to take a piss.

[>you]

Ya, but common sense isn't the issue here, it's human rights. Much like it's my right to be a douchebag if I so choose, it doesn't mean I should.

What's funny is that in these cases they weren't told not to breatfeed, they were told to cover up. What person with a baby doesn't have a cloth with 'em?

[>you]