When I was breastfeeding both my daughters, I was always frustrated that I felt somehow expected to find a private place to nurse, away from those who could be offended by the practice. It's now been 6 months since I weened my second daughter (at age 2) from the breast, and I still don't understand why anyone would be offended by breastfeeding in public.
Please understand that I'm not refering to breasts hanging out for all to see, but quietly nursing my baby, completely covered. I will admit that I never remember anyone ever mentioning anything derogatory or even giving strange looks when I did venture to breastfeed in a public place out of necessity. So perhaps it was my own inihibitions that produced a self-inflicted paranoia. But I have a sneeking suspicion that some people are shocked to see a woman breastfeeding - even when they're completely covered! The baby's got to eat, and I don't feel I should be forced into a dark corner to do feed her. Am I sounding militant?
