It often times
beat my weird imagination, and I must confess, I am so not a fan of it
for personal reasons. Okay, I guess you are already asking the question,
what? O well, it is something our society has come to accept as normal,
but to me, it is a little big deal.
Few days ago, I boarded a transit bus from Ajah heading to Lekki, I
couldn’t but notice this cute little toddler fiddling with my shirt
playfully, I smiled at the little boy and thought to myself, Awww...
what a cutie! When I looked up above the baby’s head, I couldn't but
notice his pretty mum seated right next to me, then I said to myself, it
would be a taboo for this baby not to be as adorable as he is. O well,
let’s fast forward, that is not the major focus.
The happy little boy kept playing and started fiddling with his mother’s
breasts, before anyone could say Jack Robinson, she had swung out her
breast to feed him...
of course its
normal and highly commendable to breast feed ones child. As a matter of
fact I used to be a big fan of breast sucking as a kid (winks).
After about ten minutes, I decided to look out for my cute little
friend. Oops! I had to quickly swing my head back to the opposite
direction because virtually the whole of his mum’s bosom was carelessly
on full display in a 16 sitter bus which had just about 3 females, and
as a matter of fact other females were seated far behind.
I guess other men on the bus must have felt uncomfortable as well. The
usual questions I ask myself in such scenarios popped up in my mind
again:
1. What has changed about that pretty lady who used to cover it all up
from the sight of men? (Even when she flashed only her cleavage,
accidents dey happen).
2. Isn't this supposed to be one man’s (and his children) full access property and a mystery to other men?
3. Would this public display not affect the psychology of her husband
and possibly irritate her older children, if she’s got any.
On the other hand, I ask just like everyone would: won’t she feed her hungry baby?
Of-course, she definitely have to! But are there no possible ways to
eliminate or limit public breast feeding while ensuring babies are well
fed? I think one possible way to archive that is by ensuring babies are
well fed by their mums in their private before setting out. Another
thing is this, some African mums actually feel irrespective of what a
child’s need might be, the breast serves as the perfect bribe to pacify
the baby.
It is a baby’s right to nurse whenever and for whatever reason. But I
really feel mothers can still be modest while nursing babies in public
places.
Find below a few suggestions on how to breastfeed with some modesty publicly:
1. Wear two piece outfits, or clothes with nursing slits: When you pull
up your top to nurse, the fabric covers the top of your breast, and the
baby covers the rest.
2. Carry a blanket to throw over the baby once he/she settles down and
starts nursing: You may want to get a very light piece of fabric to use
when it’s warm outside. If you feel that it’s too hot, don’t use it.
3. Nursing a young baby in public is easier than nursing a wiggly
toddler: With older children, you can begin to set limits and negotiate.
Toddlers can learn that they can’t pull your shirt up or play with the
other breast while they are nursing, and they can also learn that they
may have to wait for their feeding, as such you can feed them at private
locations.
4. When you go shopping, try to nurse in the car before you go into the
store: if it’s not too hot or cold. Look for comfortable nursing spots
when you go inside – locate lounges or stores with areas set aside
especially for nursing (if available).
I had to put this in writing because I have had discussions on this with
both male and female friends, and most of them feel almost the same way
as I do about it.
Nothing is wrong with a little modesty! I support breastfeeding 1000%.
My future wife will fully assume that duty once my baby is born.
However, I just can’t imagine her pulling her breasts out
indiscriminately in public. Well, we shall work it out (*Winks*).
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