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- doubletrouble1, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0This Mp's attitude is just awful. More mothers need support to do the most natural thing in the world. If i decide to have another baby i will breast feed where ever i want. I don't see why i should have to sit in an unhygienic toilet so my baby can be fed. I know who i won't be voting for in future...
- mumsunny, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0No wonder the health system is in such a state! Breastfeeding is the most natural and beneficial start to a newborns life...yet it is not being encouraged.
- mrstigger, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0This is awful. What right does this man have to say that child cannot be fed. If 'breast is best' then it should not be viewed as something dirty and to be done in private! If this MP has somekind of unhealthy hangups regarding breasts then these should be sorted out in therapy not enforced upon some poor mum just trying to do the best for her little one. Its attitudes like this that stop many mothers breastfeeding their children, as they feel they ought to be 'ashamed' by doing so. Someone needs to tell this guy breasts are for feeding the young not for men to get their kicks from, and there is nothing shameful in using them for the way they were intended. What an idiot!
- helenasusan, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0I can not understand this MP's attitude. Nursing moms should be helped and supported with the knowledge that they are doing the best thing possible for their baby by breast feeding. I hate having to feed in public but do it anyway because if my son is hungry he deserves to be fed.
This MP's attitude belongs in the reign of Victoria and not today when we know the far reaching benefits of breast feeding. - mumstrawberry, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0I think it's completely outragous. I was a breastfeeding mother myself and felt I couldn't go anywhere or do anything unless I was willing to feed my baby in an unsanitary toilet. I wouldn't dream of feeding sat on the loo, why should I put my child through that???
I'm pregnant now and have chosen to bottle feed due to the lack of respect for nursing mothers, I would love to give my new baby the best start in life and breast feed but I dont feel that I can as it's not accepted as a natural part of society.
The attitude of this particular MP is disgusting, I just hope that it's realised soon. - madzwalker, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0I will be doing all I can to make sure we are not governed by people with such a backwards attitute to such an important matter!
I am shocked and appaluled! - mamma2bronze, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0discusting that this mp has such a bad attitude towards breastfeeding mothers who are doing the most natural thing by self feeding their young,more needs to be done to support mothers who choose to breastfeed,they should not be made to feel ashamed,embarrased or anything other than brilliant by an mp or anyone else!!
- mommyhaven, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0I think this is interesting, I just read your post at Mad Mums and the comment about not voting conservative. I'm in the USA and it's just the opposite. It's the conservatives who are fighting for breastfeeding rights and the liberals who find it offensive.
I find it completely outrageous that anyone would find breastfeeding offensive, yet kids these days run around half dressed with obscene comments on their clothing, and that's okay? I'm forced to stare at profane bumper stickers when I drive down the street, eventually my children will be reading them too. Where's the legislation on that? Daytime TV shows spotlight controversial sexual behavior, drug use, nudity, etc. etc. and that's fine because it's big business...but I can't feed my hungry newborn in public for fear someone may be offended?
I am a semi-militant breast feeder and I do breastfeed in public, but I do it discreetly. I understand that some people are *uncomfortable* with it, which is why I'm discreet, but I certainly won't let my baby go hungry because someone is in my vicinity.
Good luck with your fight - I know a massive group of moms who would be behind you in a second!
Sincerely,
Amber (who is breastfeeding at this very moment!) - Bonnru, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0This is absolutely terrible. When I had my first baby everything was about breastfeeding, for example they changed the rule so you make bottles individually so people would stick to breast feeding as its easier, companies like Boots and Tesco's do not allow you to collect any points or use vouchers on infant milks to encourage breast feeding! And then you have single minded men who thinks breasts are for one thing! I would love to know what method his mother chose for him!
In Scotland you are not allowed to discrimate against women who choose to breast feed in public, and as the same for many other European Countries.
I think the statistics would be very shocking to see probably how many mothers chose to bottle feed instead of the breast and then you look at the children as they grow up - we are one of the unhealthiest nations! So it could be link the lack of breast feeding with the unhealthiness of our Nation!
As they say Breast is Best! - fionaphillips, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0I am currently 28 weeks pregnant and plan on breastfeeding my baby to give it the best start in life. I can't believe that whilst women are being actively encouraged to breast feed, some people still have the attitude that there is something wrong with feeding in public. It is what nature intended - no-one thinks twice about other mammals feeding their young in this way - in fact it's seen as cute. What is the difference? As far as I can see there is none, other than we have to remove clothing to feed our babies (and while the baby is feeding you can't see anything anyway!!) It is not acceptable to presume that a mother wanting to feed her baby will do so in public toilets which vary in cleanliness, and if people have a problem with seeing a mother breastfeeding it is them that have the problem, not the mother!
- vicki74, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0I can't believe the draconian attitude of that man !! It's more men than women that find breastfeeding a problem. Whats the matter lads? jealous of a baby? Breasts are there to feed a child. That is their only job in this life. They are not there for your pleasure either physical or viewing. Would you be happy to have your dinner served to you in a filthy stinking toilet? or how about having your head under a blanket as you eat? no? i thought not. Then why the hell should our children have to go through it?
I am 29 weeks pregnant at the moment and plan to breastfeed. I breastfed both of my daughters and not once did i ever feed them in a toilet or even a mother and baby room. If my child is hungry then she will be fed no matter where i am or what i'm doing. I personally have a little smile when i see mothers breastfeeding their child as i think it is one of the most beautiful sights in the world. The mother is trying to give her child the best start in life while the government is trying to ruin life.
The only problem with breastfeeding is the people that have a problem with it. If you find the sight of a mother and child offensive then i suggest you look the other way. I would imagine there are things about you that others have a problem with but being polite people they dont say anything. What right do you think you have to make comments about us when we do the simple act of feeding our children ???? If you dont like it then dont look !!!!!!!! - pinkkerbear, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0Breast feeding is the most natural thing and best for the baby. We should be encouraging women to breatfeed not making them feel like they are doing something wrong and have to hide away when their baby needs feeding.
- simplymum, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0I am so shocked and appalled at todays society, how can they allow people to smoke in public places when it is damaging to health, but yet something that is promoting health, people are asking the mothers to stop feeding and find somewhere private to continue.....................
Aaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrgggggghhhhhhhhh, this has really made me angry, some of these people obviously dont have any experience with breastfeeding, I think the worst thing is the government have worked so hard over the last few years to encourage mums to breastfeed, to give the advice and support, then someone else comes along and tries to smash it all to the ground, how unbelievable is that............
I hope this gets sorted out and are able to breastfeed anywhere they feel comfortable to................. - NicolaB, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0I think that it is absolutely disgusting that an MP in this day and age is such a backwards thinking person. Women are encouraged to breastfeed. I breastfed my son and I intend to do with my second (due in September), and I was able to do it without exposing any flesh at all. I will breastfed my child in public as I have done before, someone like that will not stop me.
- tinasparkle, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0Amazing in this day and age people still find the most natural thing in the world offensive!
- tamrobbo, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0I am ashamed to be british when it comes to our attitude towards breatsfeeding. I have breastfed 3 children and will be breastfeeding my 4th. When and where ever i need to.
- lollipopsmom, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0This is outrageous, completely sexist and discriminatory. This MP should be encouraging women to feed babies naturally, maybe he's worried about the governement missing out on the revenue produced by sales of formula.
- lisacooper1, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0What an idiot!! Can't you tell that the MP is a man?! He has obviously never been asked to feed his child in the toilets simply because someone is offended by a woman using her breasts for what they are actually designed for! I don't think that any of us are suggesting that restaurant owners etc should be fined or prosecuted simply because someone complains. He has taken the idea of legislation to its extreme to make it seem ridiculous. We simply want legislation to give breastfeeding mothers the confidence and the right to say "no, I wont stop!". I for one, will continue to breastfeed in public regardless of what this narrow minded little man thinks!
- pandapop24, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0I think women should be allowed to breastfeed wherever they like, I'll bet that MP doesn't sit in the toilets to eat his lunch, does he? then why should we make our babies have their lunch in a public loo! I plan on breast feeding my next child, and I don't see why I should have to hide away it's not as if I'm going to wave them in every ones face, I'm simply (and subtly) going to give my child it's food! is it any wonder some mums don't do it, when they're made to feel this bad!!!!
- funkymonkey1980, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0the government wan to promote breastfeeding , but you get small minded people who are against it, this subject gets right on my nervous i have breastfed all 3 off my kids and ill do it again. what ever idiot's say because they told to feck off. this story is disgusting to read and the mp need a good kick up the bum and get real with the times!!!
- LorriW2006, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0As a 2nd time breastfeeding mum I find this absolutely criminal. We are lucky (for once lol!) in Scotland that we are fully supported to breastfeed in public. It is quite daunting feeding in public at first, even 2nd time round, but knowing that you are supported in the right to give your baby the best start in life makes it easier to get over that first hurdle. I hope that this 'DIGG campaign' helps you achieve what really should be your god given right. Good luck.
- hugemomma, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0Ridiculous little man! How anyone can be offended by breastfeeding I'll never understand. It's not as though women breastfeeding in public whip off their tops and run around dangling their boobs in people's faces is it? I stil find it impossible to understand the mentality of someone who would rather your baby starved than was fed discreetly in the most natural way possible.
Just when I think the Conservative party is moving into the 21st Century, one of their MP's comes out with twaddle like this, and convinces me that I will never be able to bring myself to vote for them. What a dinosaur. - ojoj83, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0good luck and i am put off breast feeding this next one as i have a son now and can't hide away from people in a toilet etc. so will use bottles as people have such strong attitudes and i can't force a toddler in a loo with me or feed a baby and let a toddler loose on the streets by himself, the only other way is if i never leave the house unless there is another adult with me hmmmmmmmmmmm . i have no probs with bf in public except i feel too self conscience myself.
- Toppie, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0Disgraceful comment! I feed my lo anywhere he gets hungry and people don't even notice as it looks like I'm having a cuddle.
Women who follow the government guidelines that breast is best should be encouraged and not have restrictions placed on them. Restrictions would result in women having to stay at home as many of the rooms supplied, if they are supplied, for breastfeeding are often unhygienic. - Melianteas, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0WHAT??? Even my husband thinks that sounds sick. He says if the child needs food then must be fed.
If a mum doesn't want to breastfeeding in public is her choice to use bottles. But the ones who have not problem breastfeeding in public should be allowed to do it. And if a person doesn't likes the picture then that person should turn his/her eyes to other part of the room. I am not going to hide like if I was a criminal.
Is nothing dirty, nor filthy. Is the MOST NATURAL act of love between a mum and her baby.
Who thinks it is offensive probably is the people with dirty minds. - Foden337, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0Breastfeeding is the best thing to activate a baby's natural immunity system!
- ludismummy, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0Gosh I can't believe we are in the year 2007 and people go topless on the beach. So if it's okay to do this why can't women who do it descreetly breastfeed in public too. It's a shame that the government are trying to promote breastfeeding as they are not fully supporting it. I feel for the health service and all new mummies and mummies of more than 1 babies as they are trying to do their best and give their children the best in their babies first few months of life. I don't think women should be shoved into a room out of the way or in a public toilet where they aren't in comfort. Okay I'm going to stop waffling on now.
- lissa24, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0i think this is absolutely disgusting! we are all urged by health officials that breast is best - it's a completely natural thing for a mother to do!
- stenmack, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0i am soon to be a mum for the first time and i plan to breastfeed for as long as i can. i can not believe how selfish this MP is. He is not thinking of the mother or baby in this situation, but only how HE feels, HE needs to get over his ego and live in the real world. I agree with a previous comment about the availability of smoking areas, but NEVER breastfeeding areas! which does the greater good??? how is it OK to still have page 3 girls in the daily newspapers etc etc....displaying their breasts, at least with breastfeeding they are being used for what they were made for! Good Luck
- myci85, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0I really don't understand why certain people have such problems with women breastfeeding their children - this is how babies are meant to be fed. A restuarant is for people to eat in, and why should this not extend to babies, they are humans after all. Noone else would consider even for a moment going to eat their food in a public toilet, they would think you mad to suggest it, so why should it be considered acceptable to suggest babies, who have hugely less mature immune systems, be fed in such an unhygienic place? They should be as entitled as any adult to have their meal in a comfortable and safe environment. I have been breastfeeding my son for over a year now, and will feed him whenever he needs feeding, no matter where I am. If other people have an issue with it they have the freedom to leave. A restaurant owner would not be able to ask a person of a certain race to leave because there were customers who were uncomfortable with them being there, as this would be deemed very serious racial discrimination. So why should it be acceptable to discriminate against a breastfeeding mother? The same notion should apply - he who has the problem with it should be expected to leave, not the person who is doing no harm to anyone.
- mum2joshua, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0I didnt breastfeed by choice, however those that do should have as many rights to feed their child in public as I fed mine with a bottle. A parent wishing to feed by bottle is never asked not to do so in public and nor should a woman who chooses to give her child breast milk. It is little wonder why so many woman give up breastfeeding, and beat themselves up about doing so with arrogant, egotistical people governing this country. No woman should be made to feel ashamed for feeding her child, and no family should be discriminated against because they choose to breastfeed!
- madimoo, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0people like this shouldnt be allowed to be mps. i have a baby human why would i want to feed her cows milk ????.nobody else is expected to eat in toilets so why should breastfeed babies. no wonder so many mothers dont breast feed and our country is so unhealthy. he should be ashamed !!!!!!!!!!
- 3smallboys, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0This mp really doesn't seem to know what he's talking about. The whole point of the manifesto is to make sure that mothers have the right to feed wherever they need to, there's no reason either now or suggested that would mean a restaurant owner would be fined for allowing a mum to feed her baby. I breastfed all three of my children, and managed to do this discreetly in public. With a blanket around your shoulders it just looks like you're having a cuddle. Someone would have to really want to make your life difficult in order to complain, as there is nothing offensive to see, those who do complain obviously just have a problem with the whole concept of breastfeeding which makes no sense at all, especially as it is government advice that mums do so! To put a completely logical perspective on it, how can any mp justify not supporting something that is: 1) free; 2) not only harmless but actually provides enormous health benefits to the recipient; and 3) will actually save the nhs money in the long run due to the increased protection from gastroentiritus and other illnesses that breastfeeding provides. I just hope that the rest of the mps in decision-making positions have more sense.
- detoam, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0Whatta *****. someone musta had no mommy. Should move to Texas. I am sure they would like some more morons there.
- juejecko, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0what this mp has wrote is appalling, i just cant belive it - women should be able to feed there children where and when-ever needed no matter if there on pubic transport or in a resturant, i really cant understand why people get offended by breast feeding, at the end of the day its the most natural and best thing for our babies i really hope that we win these rights - and when we do i think we should track him down and all feed infront of him - imagion his face !!!!!!! jue from shrewsbury x
- FinnandAnyasMum, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0I cant believe it!!! It's outrageous. We had a mass breast feed in public, for the end of breast feeding awareness week last Friday, to highlight this kind of prejudice. Though I know that some antiquated people find it distasteful, I find it hard to believe that an MP could support such a thing!
- noseyhelen, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0I don't think that the MP's letter has been understood. He doesn't seem to be anti-breastfeeding. I imagine that as a Conservative he is anti-legislation per se where education and persuasion could achieve better results.
As a breast-feeding mum I haven't found there to be a big issue anyway. I have breast fed in a variety of places from restaurants, church, a ferry surrounded by 50 school boys, on a train etc and I think in all that time I have only been noticed once, by a woman (yo-sister!) who didn't seem to want her man to see me breastfeeding. If you are discreet I don't think people notice. Before I had my baby I was under the impression that it would be an issue given all that is written about the attitude of the general public regarding breast feeding so I had lots of responses ready for anyone taking issue but as yet no one has objected. - LynieT, on 10/11/2007, -0/+0It is absolutely astounding in this day and age, when mums feel so unsupported in breastfeeding, and rates are so low that an MP has this attitude.
I'm utterly shocked.
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