Breastfeeding Is Natural, Get Over It!

The heated debate of to feed or not to, especially in public, seems to be an ongoing century-old saga. It may never be settled, but there's no harm in weighing in and changing the conversation...

- Kriselle Fonseca

Breastfeeding in public is a hot topic that seems to push buttons on both sides of the debate. Some would say it's even hotter than the breastfeeding versus formula-feeding war! Apparently in Greece, it's such a hot topic that they have an entire day dedicated to breastfeeding in public! The big question is, which side of the debate is right? Is it just a natural act of feeding your baby or something indecent that others should be shielded from witnessing?

BREASTFEEDING IS NATURAL, GET OVER IT!

I can't help but think of my own discerning mum here. Her own journey with breastfeeding was one riddled with challenges. The entire topic was tip-toed around, even family members would shun the conversation just as quickly as it began. She recalls feeling a certain sense of helplessness.

Because the stigma was so deep-rooted, she couldn't even open up to her mum, which further fuelled her feeling of being isolated'. As if that weren't enough, she felt the need to 'cover up with every feed; feeding in public? 'It was never seen or heard of!' she recalls. She circumvented around her challenges by herself, no lactation consultant and no old wives' tales even.