butterball Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I was in Graves park yesterday with my husband and children as it was such a nice afternoon. My second daughter was born two weeks ago and we've not managed to get out with the other two much, which I've felt pretty bad about. My other two were in the playground with my hubby and I went and sat on the bench in a shady area to feed the baby. There were a few people nearby; an old couple and then a younger couple with a toddler. Looked like they were parents having a nice day out with the little one and the grandparents. When I started feeding my daughter they moved away and as they walked past the older woman tutted and the younger one said something that sounded like "disgraceful" and the man said "I know, in the park, where there's children, it's indecent". I heard this clear as day and I was so shocked! I make such an effort to cover myself when I'm feeding, for my own modesty if anything. I have never encountered an attitude like this towards breastfeeding and this is the third baby I have BF. I'm so disappointed by this to be honest and i was so upset. I wish I'd gone back to the car but we were parked out on the road away from.the car park, plus the car is boiling. I truly hope this kind of attitude isn't representative of Sheffield because it was very sad to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavot Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Shocking. Eating... it's one of the most natural things in the world. Would they tut at someone eating a sandwich? No! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernStar Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Don't let em bother you most people wouldn't bat an eyelid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bypassblade Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 So sorry you happened to come across such small minded idiots, don't let it stop you; its the most natural thing for a mother to do surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kittenta Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I was in Meadowhall the other day and heard similar comments been thrown at a young mother sat on a bench. You could figure out what she was doing but you couldn't see anything. I felt so sorry for her. If lads can walk around with their hands down their underpants in public and young girls with skirts around their bum cheeks then I'm sure you can breastfeed in public! If people don't like it they are welcome to look in another direction. You are giving your baby the best start in life and you have no reason to be ashamed of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddysbuddy Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I was in Graves park yesterday with my husband and children as it was such a nice afternoon. My second daughter was born two weeks ago and we've not managed to get out with the other two much, which I've felt pretty bad about. My other two were in the playground with my hubby and I went and sat on the bench in a shady area to feed the baby. There were a few people nearby; an old couple and then a younger couple with a toddler. Looked like they were parents having a nice day out with the little one and the grandparents. When I started feeding my daughter they moved away and as they walked past the older woman tutted and the younger one said something that sounded like "disgraceful" and the man said "I know, in the park, where there's children, it's indecent". I heard this clear as day and I was so shocked! I make such an effort to cover myself when I'm feeding, for my own modesty if anything. I have never encountered an attitude like this towards breastfeeding and this is the third baby I have BF. I'm so disappointed by this to be honest and i was so upset. I wish I'd gone back to the car but we were parked out on the road away from.the car park, plus the car is boiling. I truly hope this kind of attitude isn't representative of Sheffield because it was very sad to see good for you girl! the natural way is always the best. and if you come across this again just smile sweetly and tell them to--suck it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabelle Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Just ignore them, they are small-minded, you see more on billboards and the covers of mens' magazines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regatta Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I was in Graves park yesterday with my husband and children as it was such a nice afternoon. My second daughter was born two weeks ago and we've not managed to get out with the other two much, which I've felt pretty bad about. My other two were in the playground with my hubby and I went and sat on the bench in a shady area to feed the baby. There were a few people nearby; an old couple and then a younger couple with a toddler. Looked like they were parents having a nice day out with the little one and the grandparents. When I started feeding my daughter they moved away and as they walked past the older woman tutted and the younger one said something that sounded like "disgraceful" and the man said "I know, in the park, where there's children, it's indecent". I heard this clear as day and I was so shocked! I make such an effort to cover myself when I'm feeding, for my own modesty if anything. I have never encountered an attitude like this towards breastfeeding and this is the third baby I have BF. I'm so disappointed by this to be honest and i was so upset. I wish I'd gone back to the car but we were parked out on the road away from.the car park, plus the car is boiling. I truly hope this kind of attitude isn't representative of Sheffield because it was very sad to see it's lucky you wer'nt surrounded by the rainmac brigade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyofborg Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Don't let em bother you most people wouldn't bat an eyelid. indeed though many men would probably have a good look and one or two might ask if there was any spare......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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