Nurse in at ABC's "The View"
kit_kats_mom wrote: .................FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.................
MAD MOMMIES PLAN TO NURSE IN PLAIN VIEW
Lactating Women Staging A 'Nurse-In' As A Response To Comments Made
on ABC's The View.
A Nurse-In is set to take place at 11 AM on Monday, 06 June 2005
outside of ABC's studios at 67th Street and Columbus Avenue in New
York City,where taping of the daytime talk show The View takes place.
Lactating mothers and their supporters from the Greater New York
Metropolitan Area, including Long Island, Westchester County, New
Jersey and Pennsylvania will all be converging on ABC's studio to
protest comments made by cast members of The View. The breastfeeding
mothers are protesting the general anti-breastfeeding attitude of
the co-hosts of The View and comments made concerning their opinions
that breastfeeding and nursing in public is gross and disgusting
in nature. The mothers are also upset about the celebratory nature
of an announcement made concerning the first bottle of formula given
to the infant daughter of Elisabeth Hasselbeck, the youngest
and newest cast member who also gave birth recently.
The lactivists will be promoting breastfeeding and emphasizing its
positive benefits for both mother and child, including lower rates
of breast cancer, reduced incidences of childhood obesity and
asthma, as well as stronger immune systems in breastfed infants and
toddlers.
The World Health Organization recommends formula only as a fourth
option for feeding infants, behind breast milk, expressed breast
milk and donor breast milk (from humans, not animals). Even formula
companies include disclaimers in their advertising that breast milk
is the best source of nutrition for infants. As well, the American
Academy of Pediatrics recommends that pediatricians and parents
should be aware that exclusive breastfeeding is sufficient to
support optimal growth and development for approximately the
first 6 months of life and provides continuing protection against
diarrhea and respiratory tract infection. 30,34,128,178184
Breastfeeding should be continued for at least the first year of
life and beyond for as long as mutually desired by mother and
child.185
The Nurse-In has been coordinated completely by volunteers.
For more information about this event or topic or to schedule
interviews with participants, please contact Ashley Clark by email
at anniej83@hotmail.com.
jcc64 replied: Star Jones, et al, are the biggest bunch of loud mouthed hags.
Cheers to the "lactivists"! If I was still bf, I'd be there.
Kaitlin'smom replied: I wish I was still nursing I woudl have been there in a heartbeat
 peopel just need to be more eduicated then they would not be so stupid about BF
you go BF moms 
Jamison'smama replied: That's interesting--I haven't watched in the last few days but I do watch The View and being quite the breastfeeding momma myself I am quite attuned to what they say about the issue. Star Jones is VERY anti-breastfeeding for herself but Joy on the other hand is pro-bf and asks every pregnant and new mom that comes on the show if she bf or plans to bf her child. Barbara was the one I was surprised to hear say that she doesn't like to see a nursing mom on an airplane (I believe that is where she felt "uncomfortable"). I missed it where Elizabeth said she was giving formula.
Too sad!!
aspenblue1 replied: I can not believe how ignorant people can be.
stanleygirl replied: Im sorry-flame away!
I think they are entitled to their opinion! I find it uncomfortable to watch a woman bf too, it is something special for her and her baby, but i don't want to see any of my bfing friends breasts and they are FINE with that. I think as much as any of you that are very strongly for bfing are entitled to state your view and opinions, so are the rest of us who do not see it as so black and white.
You don't think I have ever felt offended when ppl tell me that their children are healthier then mine, or more bonded to them then mine bc they are bfing??? Of course I have, but that's their opinion, I don't run home to get my formula and stage a sit in at their home or work.
This is insane IMO, I think these women should get off their high horses and don't watch the show if they disagree, instead of pushing their opinions on the rest of the world.
Let the flaming begin
MomToMany replied: They are a bunch of morons! I've seen the show a few times. It's people like them who give us breastfeeding mothers a bad name. They shouldn't be on the air. I've e-mailed them ALL MY opinion !
And to make an announcement like that (about Elizabeth's baby) about formula feeding was apalling.
I hope the nurse-in is a success !!!!!
Jamison'smama replied: I avoid any conflict at all costs--just my personality however--this was posted in the BREASTFEEDING section of this parenting board so you can be sure that most of us will be stating our pro-breasfeeding opinions on this particular portion of the board.
Now, I absolutely believe in a person's right to choose what is right for them and their family--a very very good friend of mine chose to bottle feed her baby--that's okay--we feed our children at the same time in all kinds of places. My question is, in what way is seeing a breastfeeding mom offensive? It is hard for me to comprehend what is offensive about it --I don't wave my breast in the air and shout to the world, I simply lay my child in my lap, cover up with a blanket and nurse---it just blows my mind that this could somehow be offensive. Maybe I need to be educated on what is offensive about the actual act of breasfeeding--not our viewpoints, the act of breasfeeding?
MomToMany replied:
 Well put Brenda!
jem0622 replied: I wish I could go and tandem nurse my girls just to give them an eye full! Boy would they love that!
It really makes me sad to hear of women who never even tried nursing. I know some can't for medical reasons...but my personal feeling is that every child should be given the opportunity to reap the benefits of BM.
They are idiots. I'm so glad I don't watch them (even if I could, I wouldn't!)
kit_kats_mom replied:
I think it's more that the show is not supportive of BFding in general. Since the medical community agrees that BF is best, the show has a responsibility to at least get that out there KWIM?
Since breasts have become over-sexualized objects of lust instead of baby feeders, many people feel the way you do about seeing a boob that's feeding a baby. I think that's a pretty sad statement about our society.
I think that anyone who tells you that their kid is healthier than yours because of BFding is way off base though. To each his/her own, we all want what's best for our kids.
stanleygirl replied: By no means did I say that bfing is offensive, but that I feel uncomfortable seeing another womans breast. Not to the point that they should stop or anything like that, it just FEELS wierd to me. And I am not at all trying to bash your pro bfing opinions, especially not in the bfing section. If it came accross that way I do sincerely apolagize. I am simply stating my opinion, adn I do respond to posts in all discussions that I feel I can contribute in. I only wanted to show this topic from another viewpoint, and I do feel like these women are being attacked for their opinions.
I am sorry to have offended anyone, and I will not post in this section anymore if that would be preferred, but I do like to read your posts in here bc I do admire that you are trying to show ppl how wonderful bfing can be, and I felt like I saw things from a different perspective. It can sometimes come across as very judgemental though.
I'm sorry but that is my opinion.
And I would just like to add when I asked for advice on letting my son CIO, everyone felt welcome to post about how they were against it, even though I specifically posted that I was looking for unbiased info. I just figured hey free speech is great!
Jamison'smama replied: Again, I just stated that most of the posts in the breasfeeding section would be pro-breastfeeding--I certainly wouldn't dictate to anyone where they can post and to what they should respond to--especially since I am not a big poster myself.
I can probably state for certain that my breast is not seen by anyone other than my son when we are out in pubic--I am pretty modest however I would nurse him wherever and whenever he needed it regardless as would a bottle feeding momma. It took me a while to accept my friend bottle feeding--it actually made me a little uncomfortable to see that so I can just try to see the view from the other side.
I also agree strongly with Cary's post--she put it well.
stanleygirl replied: Ok well, I really respect your posts, I agree that you all have given me a lot to think about, and I really do hope that I have not offended anyone bc that was not my intention,
That is so true, and I honestly had never thought of it that way. Thank you.
Now I am butting out of this thread.
A&A'smommy replied: WOW that is awesome!!!! WTG Mommies I hope they get their point accross!!!
jcc64 replied:
I also strongly agree with Cary's assertion that breasts have so long been used to titilate men in our culture that their primary purpose is now lost on many people, including, apparently, Barbra Walters. I do find it extremely upsetting that women in particular have capitulated to this and have come to be offended by a body part that was specifically created to nurture children.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, as we are so fond of saying. We can all choose to feed our children in whatever way we think is best. However, the same "live and let live" philosophy does not extend to a television show as widely distributed and marketed specifically to women as "The View." Their bully pulpit affords them a vast influence over millions of people. If they are going to put forth inaccurate, immature opinions, they should be prepared to suffer the consequences. And so they shall, apparently.
JAYMESMOM replied: If I lived near there I would be there. Although i try and remain as modest as possible. I don't always cover up with a blanket, etc. when feeding Jayme in public. If women can walk around with little bikini tops, their butts hanging out, and 90% of their body showing why can't my daughter eat without hiding.
Jayme has never liked to be covered up and as soon as she could move the cover she would.
I have BF in restaurants, stores, zoo, etc. My child has a right to eat when they are hungry.
If women were walking around topless and men could oggle they wouldn't care and they are most of the ones that feel "weird". No the fact is they can't objectize the breast if a child is nursing. It takes that away from them - while oh well.
I have seen many women BF-without covering up and never felt "weird" or uncomfortable (long before I BF). It is a natural thing.
I understand it is not for everyone but why do they need to project their not-wanting to or whatever on those that do.
coasterqueen replied:
WARNING: WHAT I'M ABOUT TO POST IS NOT AGAINST ANYONE ON THIS BOARD! THESE ARE MY OBSERVATIONS IN MY OWN LIFE WITH PEOPLE AND NONE OF THEM ARE YOU. SO TAKE NO OFFENSE AND NO SLAMMING PLEASE. MOST OF MY OPINIONS HAVE COME FROM THOSE *FAMILY* AROUND ME WHO HATE TO SEE ME NURSE AROUND THEM.
It's because the breast is seen as a sexual *organ* of sorts. So the thought of seeing a woman nursing her child when that *organ* is used for a sexual nature is just plain disgusting to them. That's my conclusion on why people think it's gross.
I of course don't because I do it myself. 
Also, for women I think the majority that think it's gross are the ones who feel like a failure because they didn't breastfeed or tried and gave up and went to formula.
gr33n3y3z replied: Way back when I breast fed my children
I didnt care who saw me feeding them or where I did it at
Many of times We would have guest over for dinner IN MY HOUSE and I would feed them right at the dinner table.
But I also always covered up.
I see woman doing it in the mall or park all the time and I think WTG Ladies 
And if you dont like it dont look 
jcc64 replied:
I'll drink to that!!!!!!!
Hillbilly Housewife replied:
Ok, ok, here's my 2 cents.
I've breast-fed as long as I could with both my kids, then switched to formula. I'm not giving out reasons or anything, it's just how things happend for our fmaily.
I think that yes, probably someof the people who find it gross probably see their boobs as sex organs rather than mammary glands.
But, I've breastfed, I've been around tons of breastfeeding mothers, and I'm still not comfortable around it.
The same way i'm not comfortable around a really fat lady in a bikini. Or a hairy old fat man in a speedo. It's their choice, there's nothing "wrong" per say with it, it's just that I don't think big bodies and string bathing suits go well together.
The same way that I don't think that breasts should be bared in public. But we're not talking about baring breasts, we're talking about breastfeeding - and breastfeeding isn't baring your breast - it's stimulating your mammary glands, which happen to be attached to your body, to DO THEIR JOB. It's not like most breastfeeding women will hang their boob out, then attach the baby, then leave their boob hanging out while they change the baby or whatever.... it's usually done discreetely, and it's not "offensively bared" any more than men who whip out their johnny in a public bathroom, on the side of a road, or on a tree.
I don't think it's gross because I failed with mine - i think it's a wonderful thing, not a gross thing, but "I" am just not comfortable seeing it. Then again, I don't have to look. kwim?
gr33n3y3z replied:
you didnt fail
Hillbilly Housewife replied:
Sorry, I didn't mean that I failed - i'm just saying just because I didn't breasfeed as long as I would have liked, it doesn't mean that's the reason I'm uncomfortable around it
gr33n3y3z replied: oh ok
But alot of ppl. are uncomfortable around it
Your not the only one
RayaJoysmommy replied:
I will agree with that. I don't care to see so much of other peoples bottom cleavage as I am exposed too. And none of them are using a blanket to be discreat!
However, I am a bf momma and I love it. But I do respect that it bothers other people for a variety of reasons and so I try to be respectful of them as much as possible. I have one family member who it bothers extremely. So I pump before we visit and give my DD that bottle while we are there.
As for nursing in public: I'm not very comfortable with it bc my DD won't let me us a blanket and she is a squirmer. KWIM! But if she is addiment that she is hungry I will try to find a quiet place and nurse her.
Mommy2BAK replied: Can someone explain to me why when I was BF I had no problem who saw, it was just so natural to me. But now, when I see a woman out somewhere with her breast hanging out I think "Oh my gosh". I know that is awful for me to think, but I can't help it. But then again, I never breastfeed in public either.
As some of you may know, I only made it through 2 weeks of bfing. 
TANNER'S MOM replied: I am fine with it, and I have tried to raise my children to not STARE if they see a baby eating.
I think it has alot to do w/ how were raised and taught to view it. I was the youngest of all my family, I grew up w/ Aunts and Cousin all child bearing and feeding there babies infront of everyone..So it was a natural thing.
I am a very heavy chested woman and there was no way to be discreet w/ out covering and I did when possible. But not b/c I wasnt' comfortable. I didnt to kill any old men with a heartattack...lolol
But I think to each his own!
Mel
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