FabSwingers.com forum: Breast feeding

By *lentyoffun40 OP Couple
over a year ago

Lancashire

On the north west news

A big row breaking out about a woman who was asked to stop breastfeeding in a local swimming pool in Manchester

What's the argument ?

For me it's a no brainer ... There's hundreds of places the lady could have chosen to do this

Why the need to do it in a swimming pool ?

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

If it was done discreetly I don't see the problem myself. If age suddenly stripped her swimming costume down to the waist and made a big song and dance then she should of been asked to do it discreetly.

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By *cottishrichMan
over a year ago

Here and there

The last breast feeding thread got pretty heated. Grab your popcorn folks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"On the north west news

A big row breaking out about a woman who was asked to stop breastfeeding in a local swimming pool in Manchester

What's the argument ?

For me it's a no brainer ... There's hundreds of places the lady could have chosen to do this

Why the need to do it in a swimming pool ? "

because the baby needed feeding?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

disgusting, how can I swim and suck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

very strange, not very hygenic thats why they say you cant drink anything in a swimming pool.

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

According to the news the staff told her she was being indecent and unhygienic and likened what she was doing to a swimmer pissing in the pool.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

How about if her other children were in the pool, I guess you'd be the first to condemn her if she'd gone elsewhere to feed her baby and something had happened to another child. The year is 2013 and a woman should be able to feed her child wherever and whenever she wants. Would you have said the same if she had stuck a plastic bottle in the baby's mouth? (Him)

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By *lentyoffun40 OP Couple
over a year ago

Lancashire

"On the north west news

A big row breaking out about a woman who was asked to stop breastfeeding in a local swimming pool in Manchester

What's the argument ?

For me it's a no brainer ... There's hundreds of places the lady could have chosen to do this

Why the need to do it in a swimming pool ?

because the baby needed feeding?"

Surely it would have been more hygienic and more sensible to take herself off to the changing room?

I'd like to bet if the leisure centre hasn't got any facilities available she would have kicked off about it

If facilities are there .. Use them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

how why is it un-hygenic?

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

"On the north west news

A big row breaking out about a woman who was asked to stop breastfeeding in a local swimming pool in Manchester

What's the argument ?

For me it's a no brainer ... There's hundreds of places the lady could have chosen to do this

Why the need to do it in a swimming pool ?

because the baby needed feeding?

Surely it would have been more hygienic and more sensible to take herself off to the changing room?

I'd like to bet if the leisure centre hasn't got any facilities available she would have kicked off about it

If facilities are there .. Use them "

There weren't designated breast feeding facilities She was told to go to the changing rooms or toilet, I don't think it's unhygienic personally. The changing rooms that are always slippery and wet are probably worse and I don't agree with anyone being told to feed their child in the toilet.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As much as im for breastfeeding I really don't think theres any need to do it in a swimming pool

I also don't think there is any need to liken it to pissing in the pool either

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"On the north west news

A big row breaking out about a woman who was asked to stop breastfeeding in a local swimming pool in Manchester

What's the argument ?

For me it's a no brainer ... There's hundreds of places the lady could have chosen to do this

Why the need to do it in a swimming pool ? "

Was she actually IN the pool?

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By *ingjayMan
over a year ago

exeter

As long as it was discrete no problem, but some men find it hard where to look! Cause it some times make men feel uncomfortable! But not unhygienic by any means

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

there are signs saying no food or drinks in the pool, so why should she be any different.

im sure they do it just for the attention half the time.

who wants breast milk or babys sick in the pool.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I thought u would arrange a swimming session around your babies needs, just lazy and inconsiderate,

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By *lentyoffun40 OP Couple
over a year ago

Lancashire

"On the north west news

A big row breaking out about a woman who was asked to stop breastfeeding in a local swimming pool in Manchester

What's the argument ?

For me it's a no brainer ... There's hundreds of places the lady could have chosen to do this

Why the need to do it in a swimming pool ?

Was she actually IN the pool? "

Yes

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

"there are signs saying no food or drinks in the pool, so why should she be any different.

im sure they do it just for the attention half the time.

who wants breast milk or babys sick in the pool."

A baby can get sick at any time not just when or after its being fed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hope she was at the shallow end!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I thought u would arrange a swimming session around your babies needs, just lazy and inconsiderate,"

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

"I thought u would arrange a swimming session around your babies needs, just lazy and inconsiderate,"

Not all children (especially ones only a few months old and breast fed) are in a rigid feeding schedule.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"According to the news the staff told her she was being indecent and unhygienic and likened what she was doing to a swimmer pissing in the pool.

Wow. She wouldn't want to dare say that to me.

If it was me I would call up la leche league & had a nurse in there.

Just baffles me why ppl can't feed their babies naturally in public w/o a fuss?

Mrs.

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

"I hope she was at the shallow end! "

It says she was waist deep in the water in the corner of the toddlers pool

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I breast fed both of mine,the last place id be doing it is in a swimming pool,I would have thought it completely impractical

But then I was really private about it,if you had looked at me and I was feeding the baby in public you would never have noticed,I was'nt one for making a big thing out of it or whapping the baps out so everyone could see what was going on

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"On the north west news

A big row breaking out about a woman who was asked to stop breastfeeding in a local swimming pool in Manchester

What's the argument ?

For me it's a no brainer ... There's hundreds of places the lady could have chosen to do this

Why the need to do it in a swimming pool ?

Was she actually IN the pool?

Yes"

I'm no expert as I don't have children but surely the chlorine in the pool and on mum's skin can't be good for the baby? I'm not against feeding babies in public but I think it should be done discretely and I wouldn't have thought being IN the pool was ideal - for anyone.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is certainly causing waves

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In the swimming pool is silliness, she wanted to cause waves!!' Before you anything, I've breastfed three children and god knows how many adults , so I'm no prude!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

'People might get ill from pool water if the water is contaminated by germs. The most common pool germs include bacteria (Giardia, E. coli, Legionella and Shigella), viruses (enteroviruses) and parasites (Cryptosporidium).

Chemicals are used to treat and control germ levels in pools so the germs don’t make you sick. But sometimes, particularly if the pool is very busy or poorly treated, the chemicals can’t act quickly enough and the germs can multiply.

Bacteria and viruses in pool water can cause illnesses including ear infections, eye infections and throat and chest infections, as well as gastroenteritis or diarrhoea (runny poo). The virus that causes hepatitis A can also be in pool water. Very rarely, the amoebae that cause amoebic meningitis might be in warm and hot water pools (where they thrive).'

This is copied from another website regarding parenting and pool hygiene. So it was unhygienic to feed her 4 month old baby in a pool.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm personally disgusted but not shocked that she was asked to stop. In a previous place of work we had very strict pro breastfeeding policies. This meant that if someone was uncomfortable with seeing a mother feed her child, the complainant was asked to move on. Very progressive thinking in my view!

I have no issue with the mother here, she was in a corner of the toddler pool for heavens sake!

I'm aware this is a contentious issue, I'm not looking for an argument at all, but my two pence worth is that I am genuinely astounded when people take such a massive issue with something as natural as a mother feeding her child, and yet accept drinking another mammals milk as entirely normal!

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

"'People might get ill from pool water if the water is contaminated by germs. The most common pool germs include bacteria (Giardia, E. coli, Legionella and Shigella), viruses (enteroviruses) and parasites (Cryptosporidium).

This is copied from another website regarding parenting and pool hygiene. So it was unhygienic to feed her 4 month old baby in a pool."

Surely then you shouldn't take a baby into a pool at all if they are that bad?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is copied from another website regarding parenting and pool hygiene. So it was unhygienic to feed her 4 month old baby in a pool."

Interesting reading! I do think that ultimately it's up to the mother (and is her right) to weigh up the risks herself and act accordingly.

My big bugbear regarding public hygiene is people spitting in the street, ugh!

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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She pulled her costume down and breastfed her child in the childrens pool.

All I will say is, couldn't she have got out and used the child facilites instead.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

She could have asked if she could have used the first aid room. There is bound to be one of those.

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple
over a year ago

Fareham

"She pulled her costume down and breastfed her child in the childrens pool.

All I will say is, couldn't she have got out and used the child facilites instead."

I agree with this.

Also, although a baby can be sick at any time (as has already been pointed out) it's more likely to regurgitate milk (known as possetting I believe)directly after a feed. I for one wouldn't like the idea of a baby vomiting milk into the same water my own kids were swimming in.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would have got right up close and got a good look

In a public place, that's my right!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm all for breastfeeding. But not in a swimming pool, that's just ridiculous. Germs in the water, baby possibly being sick, so many different reasons. No excuse at all.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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"She could have asked if she could have used the first aid room. There is bound to be one of those."

There are mother and baby changing rooms in most swimming baths , the one I know of also has a feeding room and a communial baby changing room.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I would have got right up close and got a good look

In a public place, that's my right!"

ooops and baby has vomitted right over your face!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I would have got right up close and got a good look

In a public place, that's my right!

ooops and baby has vomitted right over your face!"

Ok,maybe not that close! How far can a baby yak?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wouldnt have wanted to feed one of mine in the actual pool...i always carried a big scarf or shawl to cover myself when feeding.

But i think if its what someone wants to do and is comfy with it then leave her be and let her get on with it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cant see the problem myself, boobs are for feeding, i never understand why people get so hung up on brest feeding, page 3 is fine but lets all get offended by a woman doing what nature intended

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I would have got right up close and got a good look

In a public place, that's my right!

ooops and baby has vomitted right over your face!

Ok,maybe not that close! How far can a baby yak?"

haha some do this thing called projectile vomitting.......id stand at least the other side of the room and still prepare to dodge

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I thought u would arrange a swimming session around your babies needs, just lazy and inconsiderate,

Not all children (especially ones only a few months old and breast fed) are in a rigid feeding schedule. "

Agree with this I breast feed my twins n I was pretty much constantly on tap (granted I never did it in a swimming pool) i always ensured to do it discretely in public usually with a muslin sheet covering my breast n baby but at the same time not all places cater for it and even doing it discretely in public you can get judged quite harshly for it but if my child wanted feeding I fed them simple

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Saying that didn't she get awarded 18.5k? For that id have gone back the next day and fed from the other side

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

y would u feed a baby in the pool?? babies of that age should only b im the pool for 30 mins or so cos its so cold!! couldnt she have got out the pool and wrapped the baby in towel to keep it warm and fed there?? u wouldnt take a bottle of milk into a swimmin pool to feed a baby

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"On the north west news

A big row breaking out about a woman who was asked to stop breastfeeding in a local swimming pool in Manchester

What's the argument ?

For me it's a no brainer ... There's hundreds of places the lady could have chosen to do this

Why the need to do it in a swimming pool ?

because the baby needed feeding?

Surely it would have been more hygienic and more sensible to take herself off to the changing room?

I'd like to bet if the leisure centre hasn't got any facilities available she would have kicked off about it

If facilities are there .. Use them

Plus it's not necessarily a 5 minute job and if she is there with other children, surely feeding her baby and knowing her other kids are safe is better than vanishing and leaving them alone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Saying that didn't she get awarded 18.5k? For that id have gone back the next day and fed from the other side

Thats shocking,what a waste of money,I don't see how she deserved that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Saying that didn't she get awarded 18.5k? For that id have gone back the next day and fed from the other side

Thats shocking,what a waste of money,I don't see how she deserved that "

They will all be doing it now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Whilst I've nothing against people breast feeding anywhere there are rules at pools where no food or drink (other than water) are allowed in the pool. They are just trying to reduce the risk of having to remove everyone from the pool whilst they clean up any 'incidents'.

It wouldn't have taken the lady a few mins to go and find somewhere to feed her child I'm sure and this whole thing has just been blown out of proportion just like everything is these days.

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By *.BrooksMan
over a year ago

Blackwood

I don't see a problem with breast feeding in public. Breasts as lovely as they are for other things are primarily for feeding babies. On a bus in churches, supermarkets, restaraunts in the park public places outdoors indoors are all fine descreetly or not so discreetly is up to the mother on how comfortable she is with random perves watching her or idiots like me wondering what's going on then realising at the last minute as the mother looks up and sees me :S . But in the toddler pool ...ok they are lovely and warm and I'm sure it's comfortable to relax and feed but what about the possibilities of the baby being sick after feeding that's my main concern other than that I don't see a problem.

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By *.BrooksMan
over a year ago

Blackwood

And it's not like she has to remove here self from the pool she shouldn't have to go and hide in some baby change facility or first aid room or toilet cubicle there are usually benches around swimming pools or some type of seating and If she has other children with her she should be able to remain with them all

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By *ingjayMan
over a year ago

exeter

"I don't see a problem with breast feeding in public. Breasts as lovely as they are for other things are primarily for feeding babies. On a bus in churches, supermarkets, restaraunts in the park public places outdoors indoors are all fine descreetly or not so discreetly is up to the mother on how comfortable she is with random perves watching her or idiots like me wondering what's going on then realising at the last minute as the mother looks up and sees me :S . But in the toddler pool ...ok they are lovely and warm and I'm sure it's comfortable to relax and feed but what about the possibilities of the baby being sick after feeding that's my main concern other than that I don't see a problem."

Where ages comfortable? I think yeah in this day and age it should be ok but, I have spent many an hour toddler groups I got hardened to talking to a woman pulling out her tit and feeding her nipper, but because I knew the person, or it was in the environment that's suits, its not that men perv far far from it o have never got off on watching a woman feed a child, but it has to be discrete in an overly public place, it can make men feel uncomfortable - that's my main point if you're looking round and don't even realise for a second or two what they are doing like in a dream world and then suddenly click on it makes you feel like your a pervert!! And who saw and thought ypu were staring? Discreetly at all times, or a big sign saying I'm breast feeding would work,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I breast fed both my children. If they needed feeding they got fed. It was my duty as their mother to put their needs first and not the warped opinion of some stranger who maybe offended by seeing a bit of boob. You see more on a Saturday night out than you ever did when I was feeding! I was always discreetbut why should I hide away! ! You go and eat your lunch in the toilet! Think I would draw the line at feeding in a swimming pool tho (I'm not a very good swimmer!)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Haha I now have a vision of a woman gliding across the pool doing backstroke with a child attached to a nipple

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By *heScotandthegirlCouple
over a year ago

London & Edinburgh

Depends why she was doing it there, if it was because she had to then what is the issue, if it was just to make a point then I am less sympathetic. Why do peoplemake such a fuss about such a simple thing tho?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Could be twins! Cracking buoyancy aids!

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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"Saying that didn't she get awarded 18.5k? For that id have gone back the next day and fed from the other side

That would be a very quick award as it says it only happened last Sunday

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By *heScotandthegirlCouple
over a year ago

London & Edinburgh

Can I also say that it is whilst it is something I do not perve about at all, I think it is beautiful to watch and am actually rather jealous of that bond which a father can never have.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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Plus it's not necessarily a 5 minute job and if she is there with other children, surely feeding her baby and knowing her other kids are safe is better than vanishing and leaving them alone"

She was there with her husband and another child. I am guessing the other child could have been looked after by the dad

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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"Depends why she was doing it there, if it was because she had to then what is the issue, if it was just to make a point then I am less sympathetic. ?"

I think that sums it up, sometimes I think som of these women are out to just make a point of I want to do it here so I will.

I am all for having the right to breast feed your child in a public place if they need feeding, but surely some places are impractical, like this one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cant see the problem myself, boobs are for feeding, i never understand why people get so hung up on brest feeding, page 3 is fine but lets all get offended by a woman doing what nature intended

I wonder what it is that people ae taking offence at - that she had her breasts out or that she was feeding her child in the pool?

Neither are offensive.

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By *heScotandthegirlCouple
over a year ago

London & Edinburgh

"Depends why she was doing it there, if it was because she had to then what is the issue, if it was just to make a point then I am less sympathetic. ?

I think that sums it up, sometimes I think som of these women are out to just make a point of I want to do it here so I will.

I am all for having the right to breast feed your child in a public place if they need feeding, but surely some places are impractical, like this one."

It also strikes me that actually in a pool is potentially not good for the baby, less hygenic perhaps, tho I am just postulating this, no expert.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't understand the hygiene question - how would it be any different to a baby swimming in the pool?

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By *heScotandthegirlCouple
over a year ago

London & Edinburgh

Probably true, just I wouldn't want to eat or drink particularly in a public pool, like I say was postulating not stating it as fact

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

wouldnt you be better off sitting down feeding the baby .. supposing you dropped it

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By *heScotandthegirlCouple
over a year ago

London & Edinburgh

"wouldnt you be better off sitting down feeding the baby .. supposing you dropped it "

People generally do not drop babies tho,and they are held while standing, walking etc all the time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"On the north west news

A big row breaking out about a woman who was asked to stop breastfeeding in a local swimming pool in Manchester

What's the argument ?

For me it's a no brainer ... There's hundreds of places the lady could have chosen to do this

Why the need to do it in a swimming pool ? "

Why the need? I'm sure the baby would understand if it was asked to stop screaming until mummy can find a suitable place without being harassed. It's stressful enough. I've seen women breastfeed from cafes to park benches,who cares? They can't stay at home all day every day.

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By *aceytopWoman
over a year ago

from a town near you

apart from any thing else,if the baby had been sick in the pool,it would have been cleared of people and it would have had to be drained

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Why so many snipes against this woman ... why on earth should she scuttle away like shes doing something shameful for god's sake grow up...

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By *ike74Man
over a year ago

newport

"How about if her other children were in the pool, I guess you'd be the first to condemn her if she'd gone elsewhere to feed her baby and something had happened to another child. The year is 2013 and a woman should be able to feed her child wherever and whenever she wants. Would you have said the same if she had stuck a plastic bottle in the baby's mouth? (Him)

All my kids had 14months on the breast as breast is best.

I think as long as you are being discreet there is nowhere that a baby should not feed everybody thinks bottles are ok but not mother nature

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its one of the.most natural acts in human beings and animals.....feeding a baby from a mothers body? What is it that people protest about it? Is it the fact you see a breast in public ...ooh the shock .....skin and fat and breast tissue. .....just as the men who are topless in the pool have except women's are (usually) bigger. Do you see it as sexual. ...if so you are the one that has issues. Why should women have to hide our bodies....why do you believe that womens bodies are offensive? Are people that repressed and screwed up that the most basic acts of human nature and the female sex in particular once again is subjected to attack.....perhaps we should all wear sacks and prostate ourselves for being born into the female form and daring to feed our children. ....would it have been ok if she fed the.baby a big mac instead.

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By *ike74Man
over a year ago

newport

"Why so many snipes against this woman ... why on earth should she scuttle away like shes doing something shameful for god's sake grow up...

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By *ike74Man
over a year ago

newport

Why should women have to hide our bodies....why do you believe that womens bodies are offensive? Are people that repressed and screwed up that the most basic acts of human nature and the female sex in particular once again is subjected to attack.....perhaps we should all wear sacks and prostate ourselves for being born into the female form and daring to feed our children. ....would it have been ok if she fed the.baby a big mac instead."

Well said

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By *lentyoffun40 OP Couple
over a year ago

Lancashire

Well said

Your missing the point

It's nowt to do with the fact about whether its breast milk or chips and gravy she was feeding it

The point is there are places available for her to feed her baby

She chose to do it in the swimming pool

If there had been no other places available fair enough but there was

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By *ike74Man
over a year ago

newport

Well said

Your missing the point

It's nowt to do with the fact about whether its breast milk or chips and gravy she was feeding it

The point is there are places available for her to feed her baby

She chose to do it in the swimming pool

If there had been no other places available fair enough but there was "

Why not baby needs feeding feed it no worries were you are should not have to go in a room or corner or other area ???

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By *heScotandthegirlCouple
over a year ago

London & Edinburgh

"Its one of the.most natural acts in human beings and animals.....feeding a baby from a mothers body? What is it that people protest about it? Is it the fact you see a breast in public ...ooh the shock .....skin and fat and breast tissue. .....just as the men who are topless in the pool have except women's are (usually) bigger. Do you see it as sexual. ...if so you are the one that has issues. Why should women have to hide our bodies....why do you believe that womens bodies are offensive? Are people that repressed and screwed up that the most basic acts of human nature and the female sex in particular once again is subjected to attack.....perhaps we should all wear sacks and prostate ourselves for being born into the female form and daring to feed our children. ....would it have been ok if she fed the.baby a big mac instead."

Er, yes if she had done it in the pool quite frankly.

None of my comments have benn aimed at the shock of a woman breatfeeding or sexualising it, quite the reverse if you look at one of them, more the appropriateness of actually in the pool, tho as i stated, i am just postulating, had i been there it would not have bothered me one bit tbh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well said

Your missing the point

It's nowt to do with the fact about whether its breast milk or chips and gravy she was feeding it

The point is there are places available for her to feed her baby

She chose to do it in the swimming pool

If there had been no other places available fair enough but there was "

Why do you believe the swimming pool was unsuitable?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Your missing the point

It's nowt to do with the fact about whether its breast milk or chips and gravy she was feeding it

The point is there are places available for her to feed her baby

She chose to do it in the swimming pool

If there had been no other places available fair enough but there was "

But why is it a problem for you that she chose not to?

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

"I don't understand the hygiene question - how would it be any different to a baby swimming in the pool?"

I don't know about the hygiene thing, but why would a baby want to eat their dinner in a swimming pool?

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over a year ago

"I don't understand the hygiene question - how would it be any different to a baby swimming in the pool?

I don't know about the hygiene thing, but why would a baby want to eat their dinner in a swimming pool?"

My experience of them is they're none too fussy about where or when they eat other than they get it when they demand it.

But just to check, the next time I meet one I'll ask them.

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over a year ago

O o O oo

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By *livia_KWoman
over a year ago

South London

"I don't understand the hygiene question - how would it be any different to a baby swimming in the pool?

I don't know about the hygiene thing, but why would a baby want to eat their dinner in a swimming pool?"

I've enjoyed many a cocktail and beer in a pool

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

Ah well, sarcasm when trying to debate just puts me off so forget I asked you a serious question.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

You would think people had said "string up any breastfeeding woman" the way these posts are going.

I think it is more about WHERE it was rather than the breastfeeding itself...but don't let a little thing like that get in the way of a good debate.

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over a year ago

"You would think people had said "string up any breastfeeding woman" the way these posts are going.

I think it is more about WHERE it was rather than the breastfeeding itself...but don't let a little thing like that get in the way of a good debate.

Is it though...do you think that if the mum hadfed her child a biscuit or bit of food in the pool then the story would be featured in the media?

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over a year ago

I don't think it's about where it was at all - I think that, along with the 'hygiene concerns' etc. etc. are just sidestepping the issue that culturally we can't handle women popping their breasts out in public.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

"You would think people had said "string up any breastfeeding woman" the way these posts are going.

I think it is more about WHERE it was rather than the breastfeeding itself...but don't let a little thing like that get in the way of a good debate.

Is it though...do you think that if the mum hadfed her child a biscuit or bit of food in the pool then the story would be featured in the media?"

I doubt it, as most people will realise that feeding in a swimming pool is a bit silly...your biscuit would get soggy

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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"I don't think it's about where it was at all - I think that, along with the 'hygiene concerns' etc. etc. are just sidestepping the issue that culturally we can't handle women popping their breasts out in public."

I think you are right , there are people about who don't like to see breast feeding women....but surely there are more practical places to feed your baby?

I would never have dreamt of feeding mine in a pool, wether bottle or breast.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"On the north west news

A big row breaking out about a woman who was asked to stop breastfeeding in a local swimming pool in Manchester

What's the argument ?

For me it's a no brainer ... There's hundreds of places the lady could have chosen to do this

Why the need to do it in a swimming pool ?

because the baby needed feeding?

Surely it would have been more hygienic and more sensible to take herself off to the changing room?

I'd like to bet if the leisure centre hasn't got any facilities available she would have kicked off about it

If facilities are there .. Use them

Plus it's not necessarily a 5 minute job and if she is there with other children, surely feeding her baby and knowing her other kids are safe is better than vanishing and leaving them alone"

Is there not a rule about how many children with one adult in a pool?

Also at 4 months the baby shouldn't be in the pool for long.. She could of easily done the swim inbetween feeds..

I can't see any reason she couldn't of sat in a changing cubical

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is why I feel a pool is unsuitable

I liked to sit as comfortably as possible when I fed my babies,I enjoyed the time,it was a fabulous bonding time,I wanted my bag nearby me with the muslin in it to clear up any mess or to make the feed more private

standing in a pool with my swimming costume down,soaking wet with a wet baby would not have made a pleasant or comfortable feeding time for me,but thats just me,I can't see anything pleasant or comforting in doing what she was doing,it would'nt have taken 5 minutes to wrap a towel around the pair of them and move somewhere a little more suitable because I just don't feel standing in a swimming pool is really very nice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think you are right , there are people about who don't like to see breast feeding women....but surely there are more practical places to feed your baby?

I would never have dreamt of feeding mine in a pool, wether bottle or breast."

Me neither - except perhaps in a very exclusive pool in a very hot country while juggling a G&T in the other hand (only the one though to help the baby nod off).

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The "its natural" is not an argument to defend it.

Shitting is natural but you don't do it in the pool .

Right to tell her do it elsewhere.I wouldn't want see milk in the water

Sound like one of those militant tit feeding women

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The "its natural" is not an argument to defend it. "

Actually it is. It doesn't appear to have been an issue for her - you can deal with your own issue.

The milk in the pool argument is weak - you can be pretty sure there's far worse in it.

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over a year ago

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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago

In a crisp poke on the A814

This swimming pool...

It has cubicles? Maybe even a baby changing/feeding room?

Was she actually IN the pool feeding? If so, what possessed her to go swimming when she would have been fully aware of when the babies next feed was due

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm wondering about the hygiene issue raised by the pool attendants...there is nothing unusual about young babies going swimming..and I suspect a little regurgitating in the pool isn't uncommon as a baby is feeding every couple of hours (at least) at that age.

In fact many babies probably have a feed both immediately before and after a visit to the pool so the vomit issue isn't a particularly major one as it could happen after a feed too.

Also, a four month old thats being breast fed doesn't necessarily have a rigid feeding schedule and tends to have more feeds than bottlefed.

Perhaps the child was upset and the mother used the breast comfort her..?

Either way, unless she was making a song and dance out of it...it certainly doesn't sound dangerous our unhygienic...though a little awkward perhaps.

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By *ampWithABrainWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

I breastfed my daughter for 8 months and would've been longer but my milk dried due to a medical issue. First 4 months in Germany living on border of Netherlands and visiting there for shopping etc. the attitude over there is SO different. Bottle feeding is actually frowned upon.

My first weekend in uk I was feeding her sat on a bench in a discreet place (by baby changing room) in MOTHERCARE when an older lady told me I was 'disgusting' and 'ought to be ashamed' for feeding her in public.

My ONLY concerns for the baby mentioned would be I'm not sure if the chemicals from the pool on mums breast would be safe and the possible danger of baby slipping. The mum would have IMHO been perfectly right to sit at side of pool, dry off breast n get comfy n feed. It seems to be Brits, Americans n antipodeans have a problem with this n nobody else.

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By *ornyunhotCouple
over a year ago

crazytown

My health visitors advised me not to take my baby swimming for at least an hour after feeding as it can cause gut problems.......so surely for just that reason a swimming pool is not a good place to feed?!?!?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Strictly speaking, that suggests a baby ought not to swim after feeding.. This situation sounds more like feeding after (or in the middle of) a swim.

Maybe she did wait for that long, and the baby became hungry..or maybe the baby became a little distressed and the nipple was for comfort..not enough details really.

"My health visitors advised me not to take my baby swimming for at least an hour after feeding as it can cause gut problems.......so surely for just that reason a swimming pool is not a good place to feed?!?!?"

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

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"Why so many snipes against this woman ... why on earth should she scuttle away like shes doing something shameful for god's sake grow up...

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

From what I read she was standing in the pool feeding him: why? I'd have been worried I'd drop him. She could have got out the water and feed her child: time and place.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I guess she wasn't as fearful, felt the baby needed the nipple and rest is...on this thread.

I guess I'd be a lil scared too, but that's mainly cos I can't swim

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"On the north west news

A big row breaking out about a woman who was asked to stop breastfeeding in a local swimming pool in Manchester

What's the argument ?

For me it's a no brainer ... There's hundreds of places the lady could have chosen to do this

Why the need to do it in a swimming pool ?

because the baby needed feeding?

Surely it would have been more hygienic and more sensible to take herself off to the changing room?

I'd like to bet if the leisure centre hasn't got any facilities available she would have kicked off about it

If facilities are there .. Use them

...but standing waist deep in water is safer?!!

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"In the swimming pool is silliness, she wanted to cause waves!!' Before you anything, I've breastfed three children and god knows how many adults , so I'm no prude!!"

My point too: and yes, I breast fed my three also.

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"Depends why she was doing it there, if it was because she had to then what is the issue, if it was just to make a point then I am less sympathetic. ?

I think that sums it up, sometimes I think som of these women are out to just make a point of I want to do it here so I will.

I am all for having the right to breast feed your child in a public place if they need feeding, but surely some places are impractical, like this one."

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"wouldnt you be better off sitting down feeding the baby .. supposing you dropped it "

That was my initial thought.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No problems with women breast feeding.far from it but she would of been the first one complaining if my two nephews can running along & jumped in the pool & yes they are toddlers.! Time & a place,seems some people like making issues & the attention.

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By *leasurexxWoman
over a year ago

Birmingham

myself id have gotten out of pool and sat on the side..maybe the baby just needed a little drink..as breast fed babies its both food and drink..they also do not have rigid feed patterns like bottle fed babies

but all in all still think id have got out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The "its natural" is not an argument to defend it.

Actually it is. It doesn't appear to have been an issue for her - you can deal with your own issue.

The milk in the pool argument is weak - you can be pretty sure there's far worse in it."

You didn't quote the next part which said having a poo is natural but you wouldn't do that in the pool.. Or what about having sex that's natural, should we do that whereever if the urge gets us?

How about any older kids.. Maybe they get hungry.. Should she get out a sandwich and feed them in the pool too?

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By *all-Eddies QosCouple
over a year ago

wirral

"On the north west news

A big row breaking out about a woman who was asked to stop breastfeeding in a local swimming pool in Manchester

What's the argument ?

For me it's a no brainer ... There's hundreds of places the lady could have chosen to do this

Why the need to do it in a swimming pool ?

because the baby needed feeding?"

It's the most natural thing and women should be proud to feed their babies, and do it whereever the hell they want.....if I had got asked to move, id have flipped my lid

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

She's one dedicated mum to realise her kid needed feeding with all that splashing about going on. Surely she could have waited though, as its not as if she was going to be in there long or miss a feeding time by many miles. Besides which, a full tummy swimming is gonna come straight back up.

Odd place and time to do it for me, but I'm not against it in a public place at all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"On the north west news

A big row breaking out about a woman who was asked to stop breastfeeding in a local swimming pool in Manchester

What's the argument ?

For me it's a no brainer ... There's hundreds of places the lady could have chosen to do this

Why the need to do it in a swimming pool ?

because the baby needed feeding?

It's the most natural thing and women should be proud to feed their babies, and do it whereever the hell they want.....if I had got asked to move, id have flipped my lid"

Did you read any other replies?

Shitting is natural too.. Should we do that in the pool?

Should anyone just get out food and eat while in the pool?

She could of used the changing rooms?

No baby should be in a pool for long anyway

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Another thing is many breastfeeding mums take their babies swimming but don't feed in the pool. What was so special about this mum she couldn't just do what others do?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

there is nothing wrong with breastfeeding in public. it is natural and I don't feel women she be made to feel otherwise however I do believe in decency and respect for others. there was no reason why she couldn't have got out of the pool and feed somewhere else more comfortable and out of the way of others enjoying the pool.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"On the north west news

A big row breaking out about a woman who was asked to stop breastfeeding in a local swimming pool in Manchester

What's the argument ?

For me it's a no brainer ... There's hundreds of places the lady could have chosen to do this

Why the need to do it in a swimming pool ?

because the baby needed feeding?

It's the most natural thing and women should be proud to feed their babies, and do it whereever the hell they want.....if I had got asked to move, id have flipped my lid"

Clearly missing the point.!

no ones saying there is anything wrong with breastfeeding.!!!

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By *ike74Man
over a year ago

newport

"This swimming pool...

It has cubicles? Maybe even a baby changing/feeding room?

Was she actually IN the pool feeding? If so, what possessed her to go swimming when she would have been fully aware of when the babies next feed was due

REALLY my ex breast fed 3 and we never knew when the next feed was but they sure let you know not bottles!!!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This swimming pool...

It has cubicles? Maybe even a baby changing/feeding room?

Was she actually IN the pool feeding? If so, what possessed her to go swimming when she would have been fully aware of when the babies next feed was due

maybe she didn't know when the babies next feed was due? When I breast feed I was told that unlike bottle feeding where you have a routine, when you breastfeed you feed on demand. if that baby wants it, you give it, especially at four months old

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"I would have got right up close and got a good look

In a public place, that's my right!"

No it's not

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Ok. My 2 pence worth. I've nothing against breastfeeding in public but I feel that breast feeding in a pool is a bit odd.

Regarding the hygiene thing (babies probably drink more water on the pool than would be on the mother's breast) the pool also have public hygiene concerns as well if the baby was sick in the pool.

There were other option available to her such as sitting on the seats at the aide of the pool or even (shock horror) using the baby changeffacilities. This doesn't mean I am shunning her because she chooses to breast feed but I do believe that women should do it discretely and that's hard to do with just a cossie on.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The next news story will be a woman breastfeeding while driving.

Because it's ok to feed a baby anywhere, any time, any place. As long as the baby is hungry.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The next news story will be a woman breastfeeding while driving.

Because it's ok to feed a baby anywhere, any time, any place. As long as the baby is hungry.

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By *lentyoffun40 OP Couple
over a year ago

Lancashire

"You would think people had said "string up any breastfeeding woman" the way these posts are going.

I think it is more about WHERE it was rather than the breastfeeding itself...but don't let a little thing like that get in the way of a good debate.

Well said !!! It seems like a lot of threads go this way !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Here here ;it scares me in this day and age people's attitude to breast feeding. Newsflash people its what breast were made for. I was once asked in macdonalds to feed my child in the toilet so other customers couldn't see! I had a blanket over my little one so no one could see a thing. I told them very politely that they would have to forcibly remove me as I was still eating and that expecting my child to feed in the toilet was unacceptable. Would they eat their big Mac in there?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Another one missing the point

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"The next news story will be a woman breastfeeding while driving.

Because it's ok to feed a baby anywhere, any time, any place. As long as the baby is hungry.

Just because your baby is hungry doesn'tmean you have to feed it the second it cries. You can remove yourself from a situation and feed it discretely (still um publicif you wish)

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By *lentyoffun40 OP Couple
over a year ago

Lancashire

"This swimming pool...

It has cubicles? Maybe even a baby changing/feeding room?

Was she actually IN the pool feeding? If so, what possessed her to go swimming when she would have been fully aware of when the babies next feed was due

What a crock of sh1t .. Your telling me that when a baby is hungry you instantly have to get the tit out ?

I'm sure the baby could wait a few minutes for mummy to get out of the pool , sit somewhere quiet and comfortable and feed it

For me this just stinks of laziness and a case of someone wanting to cause a stir about their "rights"

The minute they take away baby changing facilities from places is the minute these people kick up a fuss

Its ridiculous !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Another one missing the point

Not missing the point merely sharing mine because that's what forums are for!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Another one missing the point

Not missing the point merely sharing mine because that's what forums are for! "

An invalid one.this was a swimming pool hey.! I agree your story is pathetic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Another one missing the point

Not missing the point merely sharing mine because that's what forums are for!

An invalid one.this was a swimming pool hey.! I agree your story is pathetic"

Nice

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Another one missing the point

Not missing the point merely sharing mine because that's what forums are for!

An invalid one.this was a swimming pool hey.! I agree your story is pathetic"

Totally not needed!! Managed to get this long without personal insults.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Insults.?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ment the management at mc donalds tbf

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Ment the management at mc donalds tbf"

Not the way it read tbf

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Insults.?"

Yes in saying that my point was invalid and my story was pathetic some peoe could deem that as insulting.. Did you not get that from your post?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ment the management at mc donalds tbf

Not the way it read tbf"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ment the management at mc donalds tbf

Not the way it read tbf"

Then im sorry YOU miss read it.? Wasnt atually quoted for or at you hey TBF

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This swimming pool...

It has cubicles? Maybe even a baby changing/feeding room?

Was she actually IN the pool feeding? If so, what possessed her to go swimming when she would have been fully aware of when the babies next feed was due

What a crock of sh1t .. Your telling me that when a baby is hungry you instantly have to get the tit out ?

I'm sure the baby could wait a few minutes for mummy to get out of the pool , sit somewhere quiet and comfortable and feed it

For me this just stinks of laziness and a case of someone wanting to cause a stir about their "rights"

The minute they take away baby changing facilities from places is the minute these people kick up a fuss

Its ridiculous !

A baby can wait a few minutes to be fed. You can tell when they are getting hungry and move somewhere suitable/ comfortable.

The woman in the story would not have been able to look after her other kids while she was feeding the baby. If her other kids got into difficulty would she have chucked the baby on the side so she could help the other child?!

Many reasons why I think feeding in a swimming pool is wrong. Most other places are fine and can be done discreetly- and safely.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Ment the management at mc donalds tbf

Not the way it read tbf

Then im sorry YOU miss read it.? Wasnt atually quoted for or at you hey TBF"

Didn't say you were or that I was offended. O just thought the comment without the follow up explanation was making personal insults to someone on the thread which isn't needed nice or tolerated TBF

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"Another one missing the point

I know...sigh...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sit at the side. Towel over shoulder to hide the Breast. Job done. No fuss. No need to burn bra's.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would not want my child seeing a grown women's tit there's a time and a place and a kids pool is not the place.

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"The next news story will be a woman breastfeeding while driving.

Because it's ok to feed a baby anywhere, any time, any place. As long as the baby is hungry.

Just because your baby is hungry doesn'tmean you have to feed it the second it cries. You can remove yourself from a situation and feed it discretely (still um publicif you wish)"

Absolutely! I breast fed all my children but had no intention of making a rod for my own back by feeding them the second they went "mwhaaaaa..."

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"This swimming pool...

It has cubicles? Maybe even a baby changing/feeding room?

Was she actually IN the pool feeding? If so, what possessed her to go swimming when she would have been fully aware of when the babies next feed was due

What a crock of sh1t .. Your telling me that when a baby is hungry you instantly have to get the tit out ?

I'm sure the baby could wait a few minutes for mummy to get out of the pool , sit somewhere quiet and comfortable and feed it

For me this just stinks of laziness and a case of someone wanting to cause a stir about their "rights"

The minute they take away baby changing facilities from places is the minute these people kick up a fuss

Its ridiculous !

A baby can wait a few minutes to be fed. You can tell when they are getting hungry and move somewhere suitable/ comfortable.

Many reasons why I think feeding in a swimming pool is wrong. Most other places are fine and can be done discreetly- and safely. "

She was at the pool with her husband!

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over a year ago

"I would not want my child seeing a grown women's tit there's a time and a place and a kids pool is not the place."

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over a year ago

"Sit at the side. Towel over shoulder to hide the Breast. Job done. No fuss. No need to burn bra's. "

You are right that should be fine! My point earlier was that even when you do this and be very discreet you are sometimes still asked to stop. I would not want anyone in public seeing my boobs out.

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over a year ago

I still can't see how people are trying to justify this and are missing the point. Agreed women should be able to breast feed in public when their child needs a feed, which I have zero issues with as it is natural. However his is over ruled by anywhere that has rules in place that you must follow, thus you should plan accordingly. In this case pool rules are no eating or drinking in the pool. The rule has been broken so I don't see what the issue is with the woman being asked to stop?

To me this does scream a case of someone getting on their high horse and wanting to simply make a scene etc. It does appear that common sense is being bread out of the human race these days

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

"I would not want my child seeing a grown women's tit there's a time and a place and a kids pool is not the place."

That's the kind of attitude which breeds a market for lad's mags.

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By *lentyoffun40 OP Couple
over a year ago

Lancashire

"I still can't see how people are trying to justify this and are missing the point. Agreed women should be able to breast feed in public when their child needs a feed, which I have zero issues with as it is natural. However his is over ruled by anywhere that has rules in place that you must follow, thus you should plan accordingly. In this case pool rules are no eating or drinking in the pool. The rule has been broken so I don't see what the issue is with the woman being asked to stop?

To me this does scream a case of someone getting on their high horse and wanting to simply make a scene etc. It does appear that common sense is being bread out of the human race these days

Human rights gone mad

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

To me this does scream a case of someone getting on their high horse and wanting to simply make a scene etc. It does appear that common sense is being bread out of the human race these days

Couldn't agree more!

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

".......... In this case pool rules are no eating or drinking in the pool. The rule has been broken so I don't see what the issue is with the woman being asked to stop?

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I suspect there's a rule about no pooing in the pool but how you stop a 6 month from doing that I dunno - even in a nappy.

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over a year ago

To me this does scream a case of someone getting on their high horse and wanting to simply make a scene etc. It does appear that common sense is being bread out of the human race these days

Spot on.

I'm guessing she was probably an 'Earth Mother' type that rams her udders down peoples throats at any moment just because she can! She could have taken the kid out of the pool quite eeasily and fed it by the side of the pool and no one would have cared. It's very unhygienic as anyone that's had children knows babies quite often bring milk straight back up and that milk will potentially go in the pool. If she was standing in pool feeding baby from a jar would people be happy about that? How about if I stand in pool drinking a coffee??????

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By *lubcouple2Couple
over a year ago

newport

Me personaly as a mum 2 be who will be breast feeding wouldn't do it in the pool ide take bby into changeing room just for my comfort not anybody elses

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

".......... In this case pool rules are no eating or drinking in the pool. The rule has been broken so I don't see what the issue is with the woman being asked to stop?

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I suspect there's a rule about no pooing in the pool but how you stop a 6 month from doing that I dunno - even in a nappy."

You can't. We all know this and accept 'accidents' like this will happen. That is why they pools have the types of cleaning systems and chemicals in them that they do. I am however entirely sure that the parent of said child being breast fed was able to understand that no eating and no drinking in the pool means just that! It isn't the child at fault here so your point is really rather pointless...

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Any point which provokes a response isn't pointless.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This swimming pool...

It has cubicles? Maybe even a baby changing/feeding room?

Was she actually IN the pool feeding? If so, what possessed her to go swimming when she would have been fully aware of when the babies next feed was due

What a crock of sh1t .. Your telling me that when a baby is hungry you instantly have to get the tit out ?

I'm sure the baby could wait a few minutes for mummy to get out of the pool , sit somewhere quiet and comfortable and feed it

For me this just stinks of laziness and a case of someone wanting to cause a stir about their "rights"

The minute they take away baby changing facilities from places is the minute these people kick up a fuss

Its ridiculous !

oh I'm definitely not saying she should have fed in the pool, she should have at least moved to the seats by the pool. I'm just saying breast fed babies feed on demand not on a routine, so maybe she didn't know the baby was due a feed. I agree with unhygenic and impractical in the pool

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By *ampWithABrainWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

Info gleaned from elsewhere on this story. Apparently she was happy to leave the pool and feed at the side but was told this was still unacceptable and told to feed either in changing room or toilet.

Toilet is completely unacceptable. Changing rooms vary n my local pool it's stupid very small bench seats its impossible to not slide off!

To the side of the pool would seem to me perfectly acceptable and she should not have been told otherwise.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm personally disgusted but not shocked that she was asked to stop. In a previous place of work we had very strict pro breastfeeding policies. This meant that if someone was uncomfortable with seeing a mother feed her child, the complainant was asked to move on. Very progressive thinking in my view!

I have no issue with the mother here, she was in a corner of the toddler pool for heavens sake!

I breastfed both my babies and always tried to be discrete about it to avoid others embarrassment rather than my own.

But I've fed my kids in random places like pools, shopping queues, park benches, buses and trains.. If your child is hungry then feed it..

Breastfed babies feed on demand not like bottle fed babies who can be more routinely fed due to formulas being filling.

Its a shame bottle fed is now seen as the normal way to feed a baby when in fact its not.

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

It's not for a mere male to pontificate on whether a woman OUGHT to be willing to get her boob(s) out in public to feed her child but, if she's willing to do so, I think we should give her every support.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The "its natural" is not an argument to defend it.

Actually it is. It doesn't appear to have been an issue for her - you can deal with your own issue.

The milk in the pool argument is weak - you can be pretty sure there's far worse in it.

You didn't quote the next part which said having a poo is natural but you wouldn't do that in the pool.. Or what about having sex that's natural, should we do that whereever if the urge gets us?

How about any older kids.. Maybe they get hungry.. Should she get out a sandwich and feed them in the pool too?"

I ignored it because it was pathetic. Poo and milk are comparable? How?

As for the other arguments - hygiene is no more relevant than the general hygiene of a baby being in the pool when water would enter its mouth anyway.

The 'dropping the baby' concern is laughable. If you're going to drop a baby anywhere seems water is a safe bet.

If people could just admit to having an issue with breasts being exposed in public at least we could then have an honest debate instead of hiding behind the excuses of concern for the welfare of the child.

She made a choice which is her right to make. I doubt many others would choose to make that same choice, but if they did what harm is it to anybody else beyond their sensitive discomfort?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Info gleaned from elsewhere on this story. Apparently she was happy to leave the pool and feed at the side but was told this was still unacceptable and told to feed either in changing room or toilet.

Toilet is completely unacceptable. Changing rooms vary n my local pool it's stupid very small bench seats its impossible to not slide off!

To the side of the pool would seem to me perfectly acceptable and she should not have been told otherwise. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I would not want my child seeing a grown women's tit there's a time and a place and a kids pool is not the place.

How pathetic is this attitude? A woman extremely quickly exposes her breast before the baby attaches to it. This is the perfect time to answer innocent questions of what's the lady doing/ what breasts are for in nature.

There is one other comment more pathetic: that men may feel uncomfortable. Ohhhhh tough titty!

Personally IN the pool poses health and safety issues and a seat at the side is more suitable.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would have said in the pool was a little odd.. I would have just got out and sat on the side of the pool and discretely fed... I haven't read all the posts.. or the article.

If I had other children there I would not have left the pool side... But think that all public places should provide comfy places for breastfeeding...

But a woman should be able to feed her baby anywhere that's safe to do so.I've fed in restaurants, trains, even on the move with a baby sling.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The "its natural" is not an argument to defend it.

Actually it is. It doesn't appear to have been an issue for her - you can deal with your own issue.

The milk in the pool argument is weak - you can be pretty sure there's far worse in it.

You didn't quote the next part which said having a poo is natural but you wouldn't do that in the pool.. Or what about having sex that's natural, should we do that whereever if the urge gets us?

How about any older kids.. Maybe they get hungry.. Should she get out a sandwich and feed them in the pool too?

I ignored it because it was pathetic. Poo and milk are comparable? How?

As for the other arguments - hygiene is no more relevant than the general hygiene of a baby being in the pool when water would enter its mouth anyway.

The 'dropping the baby' concern is laughable. If you're going to drop a baby anywhere seems water is a safe bet.

She made a choice which is her right to make. I doubt many others would choose to make that same choice, but if they did what harm is it to anybody else beyond their sensitive discomfort?"

As previously said....you do not eat or drink in a swimming pool!!!!! If she wasn't allowed to feed by side of pool then tha is wrong. If she was spraying milk and baby vom in pool thats gross!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Side of the pool, fine as long as she had a towel to keep the little one warm.

I often wonder what would happen if the woman just stayed put when they told her to move (whatever the location). If it was me I'd just carry on till the baby had done. What could they do, manhandle her out?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If she was actually in the water breast feeding this would be unacceptable, unhygienic and could contaminate the pool water for other swimmers but if she was at the side of the pool then I can see no problem with this.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"As previously said....you do not eat or drink in a swimming pool!!!!! If she wasn't allowed to feed by side of pool then tha is wrong. If she was spraying milk and baby vom in pool thats gross!!!!"

Really? We'll just add your concern for 'spraying milk' to the attitude against the 'earth mother' et al.

But it's of no concern to you that people enter a pool with who knows what on their hands, feet, costumes - possibly not wiped their backside that thoroughly, maybe piss just a little in the pool, snot, a bit of spit - and all taken care of by the chemicals in the pool.

Those militant women throwing their boobs out at every opportunity are a real problem aren't they?

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

To me this does scream a case of someone getting on their high horse and wanting to simply make a scene etc. It does appear that common sense is being bread out of the human race these days

Spot on.

Actually yes they would of cared, she asked if she could move to the side of the pool and they told her no to go to the changing room or toilet.

So it makes it pretty clear to me that the hygiene excuses they were giving were actually total bollocks and they just wanted her somewhere she couldn't be seen.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I breast fed my little one, and granted they are not always on a schedule and sometimes you have to feed in a public place, generally discreetly. But the pool??? Clearly she was very bloody minded, just because you've had a child doesn't mean you loose your sense of decent, had I been there with my son, I would have told her to get out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I breast fed my little one, and granted they are not always on a schedule and sometimes you have to feed in a public place, generally discreetly. But the pool??? Clearly she was very bloody minded, just because you've had a child doesn't mean you loose your sense of decent, had I been there with my son, I would have told her to get out. "

At least that's an honest answer - albeit a caveman type response.

You could educate your son that boobies are ok - maybe then these debates won't be necessary in the future.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The breast feeding mum is live on Radio 2 after midday giving her version of events if anyone is interested

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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So it makes it pretty clear to me that the hygiene excuses they were giving were actually total bollocks and they just wanted her somewhere she couldn't be seen. "

At every swimming baths we have been to you are not allowed to sit at the side of the pool

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

At least that's an honest answer - albeit a caveman type response.

You could educate your son that boobies are ok - maybe then these debates won't be necessary in the future."

And run the risk of the child growing up normal, well balanced and not obsessed with boobs?

That's not very British, is it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Caveman

, I'm very much a female, and my son has no problem with boobies nor do I, that's their purpose!

All I'm saying is there is a time and a place, I fed my little one for 6 months without offending anyone, in public places! He never missed a feed, was fed on demand, I just never flaunted it like this lady has.

Breast feeding is very important, I'm all for it, it's very natural, but come on.... Did she really have to do that, there and then?? Nope! She just didn't consider her environment, the families around here, their feelings etc.

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