Petition To Media Regarding Their Coverage of Breastfeeding in Public
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Lou yeomans
10 years ago
It's time to desexualise breastfeeding, and praise its benefits.
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J Hoyle
10 years ago
J hoyle
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Rachel King
10 years ago
We just need a healthy balance please
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Lindsay thoumire
10 years ago
More women would be successful at Breast feeding if there were more support and education and a lot less shame and miss information! #normalizenbreastfeeding
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Holly Harris
10 years ago
All the negative comments regarding breastfeeding are really depressing when ladies are trying so do what's best for their babies.
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Kristin Glass
10 years ago
News channel 7 wausau, wi has covered public breastfeeding stories. Way to go! :)
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Catherine Draper
10 years ago
Breastfeeding isn't about showing skin it's about giving nourishment. Change the conversation.
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Heather Like
10 years ago
Normalize it!
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Julie Watson
10 years ago
Breastfeeding is a natural way to nuture a baby for it to grow and thrive. Woman need to feed sometimes in public and that need should be respected by all.
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Jenny Allen
10 years ago
It's just boobs, feeding babies and small children. Get over it.
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Kerry Pearson
10 years ago
Please let's show what is NORMAL
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Lisa O'Regan
10 years ago
I believe it's importabt for positive support in regards to all Breastfeeding topics, from public feeding, rights at work , to extended Breastfeeding. Society needs facts, not controversial headlines to sell stories and stir up hatred. But then...what are the papers for??
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Becky leech
10 years ago
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The media has done so much damage to the reputation of public breastfeeding and full term breastfeeding. It's time they used their power responsibly.
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Anonymous
10 years ago
Once upon a time it was indecent to be seen in public obviously pregnant despite all the babies miraculously appearing in the world. My baby drinks milk, my milk and sometimes he's thirsty outside my house. Really not a big surprise to anyone, surely!
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Alix McKenzie-Wain
10 years ago
An excellent article from US mom. It's a real shame that there is a need to ask the media either side of the pond to consider their coverage of breastfeeding, but there clearly is that need in both the US and the UK. PLEASE DO!
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Amy Clapinson
10 years ago
Such an important petition. Don't pander to the lowest common denominator - elevate the topic and stop making a 'story' out of something so normal!
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Debbie Nic Gabhann
10 years ago
Ireland
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Lorraine Hawkings
10 years ago
So, so important to normalise breastfeeding and stop mothers feeling shame when they breastfeed in public.
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Amy Kirkham
10 years ago
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This is one of many areas where sensational headlines are harmful to the health of society at large. Normalising breastfeeding will improve breastfeeding rates and durations with physical and mental health benefits. We are largely a lot less healthy than we should be in both respects and any potential improvements should be welcomed. I see so many articles making out that breastfeeding mums are a freak show, that breastfeeding is good but only under certain conditions. This attitude is harmful for all women and, I believe intentionally, fuels the so-called mummy wars. As journalists, you are in privileged position of influence. Why not use it for positivity, rather than negativity - there's already more than enough of that in the world.
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Rebecca
10 years ago
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We need to normalise breastfeeding. Our view of breasts is completely warped. So it's ok to expose your breasts in a sheer blouse but cover up to feed a baby?! Definitely important to sign this petition and raise awareness!
It's time to desexualise breastfeeding, and praise its benefits.
J hoyle
We just need a healthy balance please
More women would be successful at Breast feeding if there were more support and education and a lot less shame and miss information! #normalizenbreastfeeding
All the negative comments regarding breastfeeding are really depressing when ladies are trying so do what's best for their babies.
News channel 7 wausau, wi has covered public breastfeeding stories. Way to go! :)
Breastfeeding isn't about showing skin it's about giving nourishment. Change the conversation.
Normalize it!
Breastfeeding is a natural way to nuture a baby for it to grow and thrive. Woman need to feed sometimes in public and that need should be respected by all.
It's just boobs, feeding babies and small children. Get over it.
Please let's show what is NORMAL
I believe it's importabt for positive support in regards to all Breastfeeding topics, from public feeding, rights at work , to extended Breastfeeding. Society needs facts, not controversial headlines to sell stories and stir up hatred. But then...what are the papers for??
The media has done so much damage to the reputation of public breastfeeding and full term breastfeeding. It's time they used their power responsibly.
Once upon a time it was indecent to be seen in public obviously pregnant despite all the babies miraculously appearing in the world. My baby drinks milk, my milk and sometimes he's thirsty outside my house. Really not a big surprise to anyone, surely!
An excellent article from US mom. It's a real shame that there is a need to ask the media either side of the pond to consider their coverage of breastfeeding, but there clearly is that need in both the US and the UK. PLEASE DO!
Such an important petition. Don't pander to the lowest common denominator - elevate the topic and stop making a 'story' out of something so normal!
Ireland
So, so important to normalise breastfeeding and stop mothers feeling shame when they breastfeed in public.
This is one of many areas where sensational headlines are harmful to the health of society at large. Normalising breastfeeding will improve breastfeeding rates and durations with physical and mental health benefits. We are largely a lot less healthy than we should be in both respects and any potential improvements should be welcomed. I see so many articles making out that breastfeeding mums are a freak show, that breastfeeding is good but only under certain conditions. This attitude is harmful for all women and, I believe intentionally, fuels the so-called mummy wars. As journalists, you are in privileged position of influence. Why not use it for positivity, rather than negativity - there's already more than enough of that in the world.
We need to normalise breastfeeding. Our view of breasts is completely warped. So it's ok to expose your breasts in a sheer blouse but cover up to feed a baby?! Definitely important to sign this petition and raise awareness!