Should Women Breastfeed In Public? A Viral Debate Leaves Women Arguing About Whether It's Appropriate
When a soon-to-be mom gave her opinion on breastfeeding in public, it became a heated discussion between various women about what is considered appropriate in the world of motherhood.
One of the first things most women have to learn after giving birth to their baby is how to breastfeed—and breastfeed often. In the first few months of life especially, your infant needs to feed multiple times a day and it can be a physically tiring endeavor. Breastfeeding, one of the most natural and beneficial practices in human development, offers a multitude of advantages to both mother and baby. Our ancestors used to breastfeed their children for years, sometimes even up to 4-6 years old. Today, health organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) suggest exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, followed by continued breastfeeding with appropriate complementary foods for up to two years or beyond.