I have only ever had supportive comments and smiles. Especially from older women (one even told me how she fed all her children during the war years when there was rationing, etc). Having said that, I have always been confident about it.

The other thing i can say is, god help anyone who ever publically criticises me. I have a mentally rehearsed speech and am prepared to use it! Our rights to be not discriminated against for carrying out our parental duties is protected by law in Australia and I'm ready to remind anyone who might need reminding!