Reply #86: i think a big part of this argument (not here, but in the general public) [View All]

has to do with modesty

if memory serves correctly there is a way to keep your shirt over the top half of your breast while your baby nurses, and the nursing baby covers the rest of the lower half of the breast. your arm, propping up the baby's head covers the side of the breast. the act of breastfeeding can be subtle and discreet.

and it is also a bonding/quiet time for mother and baby. at least it was for me.

also, from what i can remember, my gay male friends appreciated the fact that i would excuse myself and go into a bedroom to breastfeed my daughter. i was told straight out that they didn't want to "see it". okay. i understand. i tried being sensitive to all concerned. i didn't sit on the couch in front of them with my shirt up over my head and tell them to grow up or get over it. (of course i don't recall ever putting my shirt over my head while breastfeeding--i was just saying that to make the point that i think some women are more in-your-face about this issue)