https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:16:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-1002720 Fri, 09 Aug 2013 00:12:11 +0000 Maysprout 1002720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinpye: Sounds like AA tried to defend itself at first and then backed off. I liked one of the comments in the article, they pointed out that vegetarians may be offended by those who eat meat but that doesn't mean the airline comes by and throws a blanket over every meat eaters head to appease the offended vegetarians. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-1002688 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 23:42:59 +0000 HLK208 1002688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinpye: agreed!! Drives me crazy too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-1002682 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 23:38:11 +0000 erinpye 1002682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Happened on an American Airlines flight recently, too. A 12 year old girl nearby the nursing mother was even reseated for her "comfort." Needless to say, they've lost some significant business and a nurse-in is scheduled. </p> <p>Here's a list of the laws state by state: <a href="http://m.ncsl.org/issues-research/health/breastfeeding-state-laws.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://m.ncsl.org/issues-research/health/breastfeeding-state-laws.aspx</a>. </p> <p>What drives me nuts, is that any sexual purpose of breasts is secondary, the same way that any sexual purpose of hands and mouths are secondary, yet we don't need to cover those when talking, eating food, gesticulating, etc. The only thing obscene is that people seeing someone nursing imagine other things, and that is their own problem. Using breasts for their actual, intended purpose, should be the most comfortable and accepted (and respected) thing in the world--it certainly is one of the most ancient. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-1002655 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 23:19:52 +0000 lomom 1002655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: I read an opinion piece where a woman said that she didn't want her husband and sons exposed to a woman's breasts and I thought that was silly. I hope that I have the opportunity to help my son understand that breasts are not sex objects, that they were designed to nourish babies. I think DH is so unsupportive of me breastfeeding because he was never exposed to it. As sad as it is, even after all I went through to breastfeed, DH would be THRILLLED if I weaned. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-1001745 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 20:02:09 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 1001745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This just happened in Knoxville. A nursing mom was asked to cover up while nursing in a Chick-fil-a play area. CFA backed down, and said it would refocus on properly training employees about the issue. There was a nurse-in today, I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-1001714 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 19:56:32 +0000 runsyellowlites 1001714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PointeShoesTutus: :) @junebugmomma is one of my besties &amp; I do ALOT of reading!! (we have a horrible medical community where I live so I had to be REALLY REALLY informed to be successful) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-1001704 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 19:55:07 +0000 runsyellowlites 1001704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septemberlove: I agree &amp; I'm a firm believer in breastfeeding AROUND children being incredibly important for our future generation of parents &amp; adults! They should have a correct view of breasts, that there is an actual purpose for them AND that there is nothing "wrong" with breastfeeding. I remember when I brought P home &amp; DH's niece (who is a year older than G) was asking me what I was doing &amp; "milk comes out of there?"... it made me sad that this young girl had NO clue what her body is designed to do... and it's really so sad that there are men AND women that still thinks it's "gross"... I want my daughter &amp; my sons wives to have support &amp; proper perspective! I have always nursed around G &amp; it just makes me feel really good that he'll be able to properly support his wife one day &amp; not be "clueless". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-1001696 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 19:53:49 +0000 PointeShoesTutus 1001696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That seems so wrong but honestly, nothing surprises me any more. It seems people are just looking for reasons to be offended. That mom was feeding her baby for cryin' out loud.</p> <p>Completely off topic but @runsyellowlites: can I just say that I'm slightly in awe of you and how much you know about breastfeeding. Way to go mama! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-1001669 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 19:49:45 +0000 runsyellowlites 1001669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsH: That's like if a states didn't have *any* breastfeeding laws.... unless there is a law/restriction against it cannot be assumed "illegal" or not "permitted". It really is one of those instances that a lack of clarification is what permits it.</p> <p>I would imagine though that IF it was necessary to be covered that the times that the police were called to breastfeeding "incidences" that something would be done against the mother.... there never has been though (there's actually been a number or breastfeeding incidences in Texas over the last couple years..... remember the Target nurse in? yea that was from an incident in Houston. lol) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-1001569 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 19:30:45 +0000 MrsH 1001569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: on the other hand the law doesn't state she can be uncovered either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-1001522 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 19:21:24 +0000 Katrocap 1001522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septemberlove: especially nothing sexual when your nipples are sooooo sore from your baby's teeth and the last thing you want is for DH to touch you there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-1001485 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 19:13:12 +0000 lomom 1001485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's so frustrating. :( There is NOTHING sexual about breastfeeding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-999533 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 12:27:12 +0000 Maysprout 999533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: I see what you're saying but I'm not sure if it applies. Establishments are still allowed to make dress code rules. Like bare feet aren't indecent but most places still require that people wear shoes in the building. And Texas is still a state that doesn't have an indecency exemption listed for breastfeeding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-999339 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 11:40:20 +0000 runsyellowlites 999339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@purrpletulips: Since the law doesn't specify that a woman has to be covered to be protected I doubt a policy as such could ever be implemented &amp; enforced. There have actually been quite a few incidences that the police WERE called &amp; since there isn't restriction in the law they cannot do anything. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-999332 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 11:38:35 +0000 runsyellowlites 999332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Maysprout: That would be one of those times that a "lack" of clarification *is* the clarification... had it specified covered than the legal rights would only be for those covered, since it doesn't specify it doesn't pose restriction.</p> <p>Kind of lack if a state had NO breastfeeding laws... that doesn't necessarily make it "not" legal.</p> <p>As for CPS... I know they do some great things to protect some children that need it, but I've also seen first hand that they step in &amp; take children from loving homes &amp; parents. 10 years ago there also weren't legislation that separated breastfeeding from "indecency" so it likely was just seen as the same thing. Glad that's starting to change... well starting FB has blocked numerous entities &amp; individuals for posting nursing pics (including the leaky boob founder) as "pornographic material". Mind you you can find ACTUAL pornography on fb pretty easily. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-999318 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 11:34:31 +0000 purrpletulips 999318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My thoughts, and I may be in the minority, is that the rec center did not violate the law. They didn't tell the women to stop breastfeeding just to cover. As the link that @runsyellowlites shows, the law doesn't specifically say that it permits uncovered BF just that women can BF wherever they are allowed to be. However, I think if the rec center has such a policy then they should have it clearly posted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-999284 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 11:28:10 +0000 Maysprout 999284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: One article I read did say a nurse in was planned for Sat. The husband did good! </p> <p>How do you know uncovered is legal? Texas doesn't specifically exempt breastfeeding from indecency laws like many of the other states. Ten years ago Texas CPS removed a kid from his parents house because they took pics of the 12 month old nursing and the guy developing it reported it and authorities said it was a kind of child porn/sex act. They did eventually get the kids back but it took many months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-999250 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 11:18:25 +0000 runsyellowlites 999250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In Texas you can breastfeeding anywhere covered or uncovered. that you could be not breastfeeding.</p> <p>Generally you do NOT mess with breastfeeding moms in Texas... I imagine a nurse in is coming!</p> <p>ETA: Can I just say that I LOVE husbands that stand up AND step in to protect their wives rights to bf! Seriously, it's my favorite thing EVER! lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-999212 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 11:08:22 +0000 jedeve 999212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rachiecakes: it means if you are permitted to be there not breastfeeding, you can be there if you are breastfeeding. </p> <p>The Texas law should be more clear. My state elaborates on it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-999130 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 10:44:41 +0000 rachiecakes 999130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds like in Texas it is legal! You can breastfeed anywhere you are "permitted to be" - so if you are in a business and a owner/manager doesn't think you should be breastfeeding they can ask you to leave. </p> <p><a href="http://breastfeedinglaw.com/state-laws/texas/" rel="nofollow">http://breastfeedinglaw.com/state-laws/texas/</a></p> <p>I had NO IDEA that there were states like this! Where I live you get sideways glances if you're NOT breastfeeding.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-999072 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 10:29:10 +0000 Mrs. Pen 999072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think states rights are slightly varied. In my state it is legal to NIP without a cover, but there is debate own what is a public place (for instance, target). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-legal#post-999056 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 10:26:53 +0000 Maysprout 999056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A couple moms in Texas were told they had to cover up while breastfeeding when at a city's rec center. They complained but the city isn't backing down. They said they weren't preventing the women from breastfeeding and they were within their rights asking the women to be covered.<br /> <a href="http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/tarrant/Breastfeeding-moms-asked-to-cover-up-at-Burleson-Rec-Center-218182182.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/tarrant/Breastfeeding-moms-asked-to-cover-up-at-Burleson-Rec-Center-218182182.html</a></p> <p>It was 100 degrees in Texas that day and they started nursing near the entrance to the building, which is why the one woman said she was NIP without a cover, that it seemed cruel to add a blanket when they had just walked in from a really hot day. I usually NIP with a swaddle but I have to say on that hot of a day I probably wouldn't cover either. I always thought I was within my rights to make that choice, anyone know the answer? </p>