I just read an interesting article about a lawsuit involving a woman that was breastfeeding her daughter on an airplane without covering her breasts… This wouldn’t have gotten my attention on a usual day, after all, live and let live is my usual policy, but this little story had a twist. Her ‘baby’ was almost 2 years old (can you say ouch?) !
Since I’m not a mom yet, I can’t really tell you what I would do in this situation, my initial instinct tells me I would cover up. Although I believe that breastfeeding is a beautiful, natural way to bond with your child and obviously has many health benefits, I do think there is a line to be drawn where modesty is concerned.
What puzzles me, is the need to make this a public statement – hey look at my breasts. I don’t in any way condone making breastfeeding moms hide in bathrooms or any such silly thing. But, how about just throwing something over that private exchange?
As to the age of the girl, I wonder how this mom’s decision to breastfeed her as a toddler that talks, walks, runs, chews food (the kind on a plate I hope…) would later affect the girl as a grown up – psychologically speaking of course.
In case you are curious and too lazy to read the article, the administrative panel ruled that the woman, who was asked to cover up while breastfeeding on a plane, has a valid suit and will try to negotiate a settlement…
So next time a flight attendant tells you to cover up… You can probably say no and run to court for a settlement (at least in Vermont) …
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In some countries, women nurse much older than this children. I guess nursing mothers usually do not get pregnant so it may be a form of birth control.