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I've nursed in public without a cover for 2.5 years. No negative comments, some disapproving looks, a few positive comments in total. Idaho is the only state that hasn't explicitly made it legal to nurse in public/private, btw. I'm sorry you had that experience and am glad you stood up for yourself.
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@Ree723: that's great!!
@SeptMomma12: no I delivered at Hackensack. I haven't heard of that group but my lactation consultant recommended a la leche group that meets once a month in Ridgewood so I think I'll try that in December.
@Mrs. Microscope: lol I had to get out! my MIL is here to help with A so I had some time to run errands and get out with just J. next week when it's just me and A and J will likely be a different story
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I have never received any negative comments when I breastfeed in public and they would certainly hear a "go F yourself" if I did. Good for you for standing up for yourself. Those people are just bullies and need to be put in their place.
Side note: if traditional nursing covers get too hot, have you tried using a muslin blanket like A&A? I've never used a traditional nursing cover - just my A&A tried around my neck and draped over the baby/boob. That way they can still breathe and get light also.
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What a jerk that guy was. Is he going to hide to enjoy his meal? I have nursed in public some, & usually notice more an obvious avoidance of eye contact than anything else. I feel like I should do more public nursing just to help the "cause". Lol! Often I'll nurse LO in the back seat of the car before putting her into a carrier, so that's only semi public, but is efficient for me when we are on the go.
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I would have told him to back up and to stop harassing me. If he didn't, I'd have found security and complained. I'd also have told him that my right to breastfeed in public is legally protected (hopefully it is in your state).
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I'm sorry and that guy was just plain rude! Nurse on, Mama!
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Wow, what a jerk! I'm so sorry that happened and hope it doesn't discourage you from nursing in public again!
It's funny, I'm pretty shy and felt uncomfortable nursing in public at first (and I used a cover) but the more stories I heard of people getting rude comments the more comfortable I got nursing without a cover just to prove a point.
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whoa. i never received a comment like that and i'm not sure what i would have said if someone was so blatantly rude. good for you for standing up for yourself and keep on keeping on mama!
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