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BBC - 84% of People Find Public Breastfeeding Acceptable
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Vic
Elite Member
Those are newer, and designed to prevent backlash lawsuits. It's kind of like how tobacco companies have finally admitted that smoking is bad (although I'm not comparing bottle-feeding to smoking, just the similarity of the situation).
Only a little over a decade ago (and for decades before then), baby formula companies used to advertise bottle-feeding as better than breastfeeding. A lot of the anti-breastfeeding sentiment that you see in modern America is not just from puritanical values, but the result of a massive propanganda campaign by the baby formula companies that began in about the 1920's.
It's a fascinating subject if you look it up. Bottle-feeding peaked during the Baby Boom (late 40s to early 60s), where a ridiculously high percentage of babies were not breastfed because mothers were led to believe it was harmful and that formula was better, combined with a public taboo against breastfeeding that developed during that time and exists to this day.
No, not everything, but how about things people can't help. I know what you're doing here, so I'm sure you'll find an exception, but in the case of breastfeeding, it's a natural process. Just because it makes you uncomfortable doesn't mean people should have to hide in the bathroom to do it.
The studies haven't been done that can conclusively prove any benefit, I can tell you from experience and the opinions of other that I have unusually happy, healthy, kind children. 🙂
The trend of the studies that have been done indicate that the longer the better. Children who are not forcibly weaned generally wean themselves at around 4.5 - 5.
There is a very interesting article by an Anthropology doctorate at Texas A&M here regarding the subject.
To those asking about the nutritional benefit: You're tight it offers very little nutritionally, but there is an immunilogical as well as emotional benefit still present, at least that is how my family feels.
The trend of the studies that have been done indicate that the longer the better. Children who are not forcibly weaned generally wean themselves at around 4.5 - 5.
There is a very interesting article by an Anthropology doctorate at Texas A&M here regarding the subject.
To those asking about the nutritional benefit: You're tight it offers very little nutritionally, but there is an immunilogical as well as emotional benefit still present, at least that is how my family feels.
FYI, BDawg, there are several 'Natural Processes' that don't have to be made publicly. Just as I wouldn't drop my drawls here at work and expect everyone to be okay with it, i'd prefer it if mothers did that as well.
Notice that in my initial post that i agreed that there may be times where it can't be totally private. But 9 times out of 10 it's a possibility, or at the least, the mother could cover herself which it seems to be a common trend not to these days.
Just like there are certain things that need to be public, there are some things that don't need to be public. Being a father, having a daughter who was breastfed, my wife found ways not to do it in public, and it was far from neglecting my daughter.
If she can do it, these other mothers can to.
Notice that in my initial post that i agreed that there may be times where it can't be totally private. But 9 times out of 10 it's a possibility, or at the least, the mother could cover herself which it seems to be a common trend not to these days.
Just like there are certain things that need to be public, there are some things that don't need to be public. Being a father, having a daughter who was breastfed, my wife found ways not to do it in public, and it was far from neglecting my daughter.
If she can do it, these other mothers can to.
waggy
No Lifer
well i was pointint out that you said it was for immune system. Wich while it started out as he primary purpose of brestfeeding it sure is NOT now. THe chemicles in breast milk (also in others as you pointed out but in also formula) are great for supporting the development of eyes and brains.
YEs you can get it from carrots or green beans but not many children can eat them. Not to mention puree (sp?) does take some of the stuff out.
but i agree going to 2+ is nuts. But i when my wife was pregnant we were advised it would be good to do it until 3 years of age. I don't think i would want to do it past 1. the teeth have to hurt.
If you're equating peeing with breastfeeding, something's wrong. I'd be willing to make a law that allows you to "drop you drawls" in public if you'll post a pic of you feeding your daughter from your penis.
IMHO, a mom should cover herself to respect others, but the law should not dictate it. If she wants to strip naked, revealing her entire body, that's wrong. If she's revealing a food dispensing organ, that's fine.
The law should never force her to go somewhere else to breastfeed.
Well, i never said they couldn't benefit other things, waggy. 🙂 It's just after those first few weeks, it's not as important as it was at the age of 1 day old. 🙂
The other things Breast Feeding does that is postive for the child can be found in other foods. Foods that we typically eat as adults.
The other things Breast Feeding does that is postive for the child can be found in other foods. Foods that we typically eat as adults.
Now you are attempting ot put words in my mouth. By saying I felt uncomfortable with it, and by you suggesting as well that they should cover themselves you also feel uncomfortable with it, was never promoting the idea of making a law against it. Just as you said, it's out of respect for others that women would go to the bathroom, or to a private vehicle, or somewhere else. It's not about making a law against doing it in Wal-Mart food court or while in McDonalds waiting in line for a Cheeseburger.
Again, i'm merely suggesting that mothers attempt to do so.
I don't mean to imply that a child with teeth never bites while nursing, they do, accidentally, not uncommonly. BUT, it's not an everytime thing, it's an accident that happens occasionally, not with every session, at least in my experience. I'm no doctor, I am an advocate for breastfeeding though. 🙂
SoylentGreen
Diamond Member
Naturally wean at 4.5-5?
I remember things from that age. I wouldn't want to remember suckling my mom.
I remember things from that age. I wouldn't want to remember suckling my mom.
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