Any mom who has ever breastfed knows that breastfeeding in public can be a daunting experience. On the one hand, breastfeeding is super convenient and it is great to be able to feed your baby anytime, without much planning. On the other hand, it can be nerve-wracking to breastfeed in a new location, and many moms may worry about how they will be seen by others.
Two recent developments lend more support to moms who want to breastfeed in public. In December, a bill protecting the right of mothers to breastfeed in public in Michigan unanimously passed the Senate Judiciary Committee and now moves to the whole Senate for confirmation. Passage of the bill would ensure that no breastfeeding mom could be asked to leave a restaurant or other venue because of breastfeeding.
Two recent developments lend more support to moms who want to breastfeed in public. In December, a bill protecting the right of mothers to breastfeed in public in Michigan unanimously passed the Senate Judiciary Committee and now moves to the whole Senate for confirmation. Passage of the bill would ensure that no breastfeeding mom could be asked to leave a restaurant or other venue because of breastfeeding.
Just in the past week, Pope Francis told mothers that he supports mothers who breastfeed in public, and even encouraged them to breastfeed in holy sites such as churches and the Sistine Chapel. Stated the pope, "If they are hungry, mothers, let them eat, no worries, because here, they are the main focus."
We hope that this news gives all the mamas out there the courage to breastfeed when it is convenient for them and their little ones, not just when it is convenient for others. And remember, you are always welcome to feed your little ones at our office!
We hope that this news gives all the mamas out there the courage to breastfeed when it is convenient for them and their little ones, not just when it is convenient for others. And remember, you are always welcome to feed your little ones at our office!
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