I was flipping through BabyTalk magazine, looking at the Letters to the Editor and - WHOA! Apparently back in August their cover showed a baby at the breast.
No big deal, right?
I about fell over when I read some of the comments from other women saying that the photo was "disgusting", "pornography" and that breastfeeding was uncalled for because "we have formula now".
I guess I've been in the dark over here, I had NO idea that some people found breastfeeding repulsive - uncomfortable to be around maybe - but repulsive?? I'm shocked! We have formula now?? Gee, God gave me breasts full of milk immediately after the birth of my babies...it was kind of a hint, I thought ("Use those to feed your baby.")
Now, if I see a woman just whip it out in public I do a mental double-take, but I don't vomit. I am actually very discreet, I understand that some people are uncomfortable with a woman's bare boobie and I can respect that. But really, I cover up in front of my dad and the mailman. In public I use a blanket and try to find a quiet place, and this is mostly so baby doesn't get distracted.
Yes, I could pump before I go somewhere - and I have - but again, God has given me all I need to feed an infant, no electricity, cooling units, silicone or heating required. Pretty amazing if you ask me.
It's odd to me that teenage girls can run around half-naked, there's blatant sexual content and profanity on TV, I'm forced to see other people's profane bumper stickers and T-shirts....yet if I give my baby nourishment provided by the Lord Almighty, it is shameful. Sorry, not to me.
Only in America....
No big deal, right?
I about fell over when I read some of the comments from other women saying that the photo was "disgusting", "pornography" and that breastfeeding was uncalled for because "we have formula now".
I guess I've been in the dark over here, I had NO idea that some people found breastfeeding repulsive - uncomfortable to be around maybe - but repulsive?? I'm shocked! We have formula now?? Gee, God gave me breasts full of milk immediately after the birth of my babies...it was kind of a hint, I thought ("Use those to feed your baby.")
Now, if I see a woman just whip it out in public I do a mental double-take, but I don't vomit. I am actually very discreet, I understand that some people are uncomfortable with a woman's bare boobie and I can respect that. But really, I cover up in front of my dad and the mailman. In public I use a blanket and try to find a quiet place, and this is mostly so baby doesn't get distracted.
Yes, I could pump before I go somewhere - and I have - but again, God has given me all I need to feed an infant, no electricity, cooling units, silicone or heating required. Pretty amazing if you ask me.
It's odd to me that teenage girls can run around half-naked, there's blatant sexual content and profanity on TV, I'm forced to see other people's profane bumper stickers and T-shirts....yet if I give my baby nourishment provided by the Lord Almighty, it is shameful. Sorry, not to me.
Only in America....
Laura 
Amber
