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Breastfeeding is a natural and healthy way to feed a baby. It is also a legal right in most countries. However, breastfeeding women in public still face discrimination and harassment.
A recent survey of According to a 2022 survey by the National Breastfeeding Foundation found that 70% of breastfeeding women have been asked to cover up while breastfeeding in public. And 40% have been told that breastfeeding is inappropriate or indecent.
A 2021 study by the University of California, San Francisco found that breastfeeding mothers who were harassed in public were more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and stress.
A 2020 law in New York City made it illegal to discriminate against breastfeeding women in public.
In 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) updated its recommendations on breastfeeding, stating that “all mothers should be supported to breastfeed their babies exclusively for the first 6 months of life.”
We may be in the year 2023 and commemorating Breastfeeding Week 2023, but the state of the world hasn’t changed much. Women who breastfeed in public often face degrading comments from the public. Recently A recent trip to a Georgia water park went awry for a mother and her 11-month-old son when the mother was asked to leave the park because she was breastfeeding.
This discrimination is not only unfair, but it is also harmful to breastfeeding mothers and their babies. When breastfeeding mothers are forced to cover up or hide, they are less likely to breastfeed in public. This can lead to problems with milk supply and can make it difficult for mothers to bond with their babies. It is also a hindrance to the mental health of women.
We need to stand up for the rights of breastfeeding mothers and make sure that they can feed their babies without fear of discrimination or harassment. Breastfeeding women have a right to feed their children in public, and it’s time to end the stigma and discrimination that they face.
There are many things you can do to help end the discrimination against breastfeeding women in public. Here are a few ideas:
By taking these steps, we can help to create a world where all breastfeeding mothers can feed their babies without fear of discrimination or harassment.
Breastfeeding is a normal and healthy way to feed a baby. It is also a legal right in most countries. However, breastfeeding women in public still face discrimination and harassment. It is time to strike against the stereotypes and stigma that surround breastfeeding in public. We need to stand up for the rights of breastfeeding mothers and make sure that they can feed their babies without fear of discrimination or harassment.
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