I'm gen y and I feed dd everywhere. Tbh I am bothered by the 'discreet' breastfeeding blankets because I think they perpetuate the idea breastfeeding should be hidden. It's tough when bub looks around and when you're just getting the hang of it. But that's just part of breastfeeding. No wonder we have such low rates of breastfeeding in Australia and people think it's yuck... Its never seen until it's you with the hungry baby and you have to get your bbs out in front of people who will judge you. It sucks! All mums should be supported when feeding their babes.
Warning! Feminist boots are slipping on! My boobs are not a sexual object. If someone wants to fetishise them and see breastfeeding as somehow related to sex then they have a serious issue. Boobs as sex object is demoralizing to all women. How come mens bodies escape this kind of scrutiny? Heck I see men scratch their balls in public without thoughts of masturbation. It's a human act and frankly people should get their minds off it!!! I worry for my daughters being brought into such a heavily sexualised culture! Rant over
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