[lbtbell]

There’s nothing “profane” about urinating or defacating, either...but if you do those in public, you would be arrested. Similarly, breastfeeding is also a natural and PRIVATE act that shouldn’t be done in public.

It’s preferable to breastfeed in a bathroom stall or a car, rather than whipping your boob out in public for all to see.

[treetopsandroofs]

“It’s preferable to breastfeed in a bathroom stall or a car, rather than whipping your boob out in public for all to see.”

I’m not sure I agree any more with the bathroom venue, but I think most if not all of these cases that make it to the media are “statements” being made by moms.

[Gamecock]

If you can't make a distinction between eliminating waste and nourishment you have problems that can't be addressed here.

It’s preferable to breastfeed in a bathroom stall

I rest my case.

[Mrs. Don-o]

"It’s preferable to breastfeed in a bathroom stall or a car, rather than whipping your boob out in public for all to see."

There aren't just two alternatives: "feeding in the bathroom," or "whipping your boob out for all to see."

If the ladies' room is equipped with a little alcove with a comfy chair or a sofa with pillows (as some well-appointed ladies' rooms are), then that would be ideal. Otherwise, the typical restroom is a terribly unappetizing place to relax and nurse. YOU wouldn't want to be confined to eating in a public toilet.

"Whipping out a boob" ---Oh, Lord, no. That's just exhibitionism. But I've never seen this, thank God. I've always seen sensible moms modestly nursing.. if I noticed them at all.

The third alternative would be: going to a quiet spot --- back corner would be good, baby room would be better --- and nursing modestly with breast covered. I know this can be done: years back, I did it in church, and even up on a speakers' platform. As planned, nobody noticed.

OK, but this lady's baby is 19 months? In this case, a sippy-cup should have sufficed. At least until the end of the service!

DaVinci's Madonna with the Christ Child, who at toddler-size might have been quite a handful

[lastchance]

Pffffffft.

[metmom]

It’s preferable to breastfeed in a bathroom stall or a car, rather than whipping your boob out in public for all to see.

A bathroom stall?

Are you serious?

How about it's preferable for you to eat your lunch in a bathroom stall? After all, we shouldn't have to watch you eat in public.