the Indiscreet Breastfeeding Manifesto, first published by Sundae Horn in Mothering Magazine in 2001.
I will nurse my child anytime, anywhere, no matter who is present or what I am wearing.
I will bare my breast with pride and confidence.
I will not apologize for nourishing and nurturing my child.
I will not smother my child with a napkin or blanket.
I will smile at everyone around me and ignore rude stares.
I will know that I am giving my child the perfect infant food from the most efficient, ecological, and economical delivery system.
I will know that I am giving my child the healthy start that is his or her birthright.
I will set an example for women and girls, educate the public, dispel breastfeeding myths, de-sexualize the breast, and make the world a better place, all through the simple act of feeding my child.
Seems Common Sense doesn't it? I sometimes wonder are we helping or hindering breastfeeding in public with "Nursing Rooms"? I think they are great on one hand, especially if you're supplementing at the breast and need to get the lact-aid, feeding tube in place and aren't comfortable doing so out in public. On the other hand are we saying, to breastfed you have to do this behind closed doors?
Of course our Human Rights support Breastfeeding anywhere, any time, anyplace.THANKFULLY!
Aren't we fortunate to live in a country that either is supported and protected.
For those moms who do breastfeed openly in public. THANK YOU. You are not just nourishing your baby you are changing attitudes and beliefs.
Happy Breastfeeding!
Camilla Aviss, RN,BHSc(N),CCCE
MULTIPLE REASONS LACTATION SUPPORT SERVICES
www.multiplereasons.com
Remember "There's multiple reasons to breastfeed"
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