I am a proud breastfeeding mom. I breastfeed Skye everywhere. As in everywhere. The mall as we shop. The grocery. Restaurants. Church. Car. Cab. Kiddie parties. I was even breastfeeding her at the MYOH event. Ganun kabongga.
Of ourse, most of the time I am discreet. Oh well, I try. I use my good ol' scarf as cover or if I don't have one on hand, I use Skye's burp cloths or lampin to cover the top part of my breast like this...
I haven't experience any discrimination or bad stares from the public yet. Thank heavens. So far, all I got are smiles of appreciation, encouragement and understanding. The sales people at the mall would even give me chair so I can breastfeed comfortably. The people at the church would smile at me as I try to discreetly feed my child. I don't use cover up coz Skye hates it now. Mainit nga naman kasi sa loob so I just cover my boob while the companion would do paypay.
I can consider myself as a breastfeeding advocate because I truly believe in the importance of breastfeeding your child. So as an advocate, I wanna make sure that people around me understands that I am proud of what I'm doing and that I'm loving it.
Honestly, I love the convenience. I love the bond that my baby and I share as we breastfeed. I love that I have the answer to all her little issues and thats my boob. I love that I don't have to worry about spoiled milk, feeding bottles, clean pacifiers, distilled water and milk dispenser. Because my darling Skye only needs me.
I honestly don't understand why some people would give malice to something so wonderful as breastfeeding. But that's the painful truth. So as a mother who want to give her child the best, I do what needs to be done while trying very hard to be aware of the people around me. It can be done naman. We can be modest about breastfeeding. Just cover as much of the boob as you can. For sure your little one won't mind.
Let's not make breastfeeding a taboo. Breastfeed in public. Make people see that you are a breastfeeding mama. And that it can be done. :) And that its awesome!
I saw an article last time that says a woman was deplaned because she was breastfeeding. I was not able to read the article, the title only, but grabe pa din if only because she was bfeeding!
ReplyDeleteIt really is sooo convenient to breastfeed, especially when travelling! No need to bring anything! Just as long as you have baby with you. Hehehehe
Go for it, mommy! I've always been a conscious person so I had problems bring in public at first. Nasanay na ako sa my son grew up, which was when he didn't want to be covered anymore! :D
ReplyDeleteYay to breastfeeding! If only the community will learn that this is the normal thing to do then this would be a little less stressful country!
ReplyDeleteThat's great for you and your baby! I also breastfed my sons, but since I'm working, it lasted few months short of a year. But agree, nothing felt so motherly than to feed your children your own milk. :)
ReplyDeletei was actually surprised that breastfeeding in public is such a big issue when i read about it (i was still pregnant those days and was trying to gobble up information about pregnancy and babies). i myself planned to exclusively breastfeed my son for as long as i can but unfortunately, circumstances changed that... but i really miss the bonding with my son when he was still breastfeeding.. it's, well, unexplainable...
ReplyDeleteAww.. U should be proud that u'r breastfeeding ur baby. And it is sad that some people do put malice on it. Shame on them.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that someone thought of making a feeding bib for breastfeeding moms. My favorite is the one that's like a poncho cause i don't have to worry about the side of my breast showing.
ReplyDeleteBut in the car or at home, hay nako! Walang bib bib,haha. Ang init kaya!
Great for you mommy :) as much as i wanted to breastfeed my little boy before, i only tried it for 1 1/2 months because i need to go back to work :(
ReplyDeleteI am also into breastfeeding, when we go out I usually check first where is the breastfeeding area. As far as I remember twice me nakapag breastfeed in public one in Jollibee during the party and in Boracay Enjoy your breastfeeding journey
ReplyDeleteone proud breastfeeding momma here! I breastfed my little girl for 3 years, she willingly stopped days after her 3rd birthday. strike anywhere din kami - parties, resto, clinic! pero when we're strolling around the mall and there's no chair, we go to fitting rooms.. mas accessible kasi compared to breastfeeding rooms na malayo at nasa kaibuturan ng mall. haha! plus the comfort na makakasandal ako, tahimik (naiistorbo kasi siya pag maingay), and nakakapag play pa siya in front of the mirror after mag feed. so yeah, suki kami ng fitting room. :D
ReplyDeleteGood job on your advocacy, momma! Breastfeeding is truly beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteYay for breastfeeding moms! I'm a breastfeeding mom and I'm so glad I chose to do it even before my daughter was born. She's 3 years old now and she still loves "Mommy's milk" (that's how she calls it). I don't use cover na because she doesn't like it but I use her burp cloth or even her hand or she covers herself with my shirt/blouse whenever she nurses in public. :) Congratulations to you and your baby! Thank you for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteGood for you, mommy! It's nice to know that the people around you accept your choice to breastfeed. I hate reading articles about people shaming moms who breastfeed in public! They're the ones who should be ashamed! But anyway, keep doing what you're doing! :)
ReplyDeleteIts really nice nga that some malls even provide breastfeeding lounges to mommies nowadays. Mommies have their own place to breasfeed.
ReplyDeleteGood job mommy! I am also breastfeeding advocate, sadly I only breastfed my daughter before she reached 1 year old. If I could only turn back the time..sigh :-(
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