Breastfeeding in Public Places should be allowed. The debate about whether mothers should breastfeed their toddlers in a public place is one of the most controversial topics not only in the United States but also in other countries across the world. Some people argue that it is against moral principles for a woman to show her breasts while nursing a child in public. There has been a measure of debate in both the mainstream media and social media platforms on whether women should be allowed to breastfeed in public without any form of condemnation or disapproval (Lippitt et al. 359). Predominantly, it is essential to note that breast milk is one of the most critical diets that a child should not lack under normal circumstances, and for this reason, mothers should be free to feed their children, and it should be regarded a good act.
The health of a child like that of an older person is essential, and as a result, it should be taken care of by the mother. Breastfeeding is one of the best and most nutritious foods that young babies are given. Some controversies that have emerged over this aspect have led to the introduction of slogans such as "My body, my baby, my choice" in the United States. Some studies denote that the law of equality should allow women to breastfeed their children in public because it is a natural act. The United Nations and WHO, among others, have declared breastfeeding a human right: a right for the woman to breastfeed and the right of the child to be breastfed as part of his or her right to optimal nutrition (Haight & Ortiz, 2014).
A mother cannot struggle to look for privacy to feed a child all because of fear of being rebuked by the people. Nevertheless, there is a need to note that most mothers today understand their rights, and for this reason, they are not supposed to worry during breastfeeding in public places such as congregations, workplaces, and at meetings. Employed women currently are less likely to initiate breastfeeding, and they tend to breastfeed for a shorter length of time than women who are not employed (Sarah E. Bell). In fact, a child can be brought to the workplace to be breastfed without much ado from other employees or the management staff. Since time immemorial, there has been breastfeeding, and everyone understands that toddlers tend to ask for it anytime in spite of the place and t...
