There have been too many news stories lately about women being told they can’t feed their babies in places where they are legally allowed to do so, and personal accounts from friends who have been chastised for nursing in public or haven’t even tried for fear of being told not to. The time has come for this to end.
The Great Nurse-In aims to help normalize breastfeeding by:
- Promoting the laws allowing women to breastfeed in public, and making mothers feel more comfortable doing so
- Helping non-nursing people view breastfeeding as a natural and normal act, and to regard it in the same way they would other feeding methods
- Making breastfeeding a common sight so that future generations of parents know that it is a valid method to feed their children.
Certainly breastfeeding doesn’t work for everyone (nursing in public or in general), but for those of us who go that route, we should be able to do so with as few barriers as possible. As if wrestling with a crying baby isn’t tough enough! Those who are able to breastfeed deserve to make this decision with all the information possible and without fear of public scrutiny as a determining factor.
We’ll gather together, breastfeeding moms and supporters united, on the U.S. Capitol’s West Lawn for the day and normalize nursing. All are welcome – nursers, non-nursers, men, women, children.
Questions, comments, volunteer offers welcome! Reach us at greatnursein@gmail.com.
I am so thrilled this is happening I am a mother of 5 and have nursed all my kiddos and am currently nursing my youngest who is 10 weeks old. I live in a small town and so many times I get sideways looks and frowns from people when I nurse in public. But I am proud that I am a breastfeeding mama and there distaste for what I do doesn’t faze me. So I just want to say yay to all of us nursing mothers we should all be so proud we do what we were made to. And to all moms who are afraid to nurse in public don’t be. If you are comfortable with it then don’t worry what anyone else thinks and don’t let comments or rude stares deter you!!!!
This sounds so exciting! I live in Atlanta so I’m going to plan a trip up to make this event. Just saw that the permits are still pending so hoping those go through.
Our permits have been submitted and approved, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone on August 4th! Safe travels!
I am so glad to hear of this event. My son is going to be 1 yr toward the end of May ’12. I thought about weaning him from breast feeding once he turned one but I’m not sure it’ll be that easy, (for me more than him.) I really wish I could attend this event but can not afford to. I just can’t afford airline tix. I hope it goes well for everyone who can attend and I hope there’s great weather for a great gathering!
I love this! I was saying to a fellow nurser while on the subject of this controversy that I would love for a gathering of breatfeeding moms to nurse in public to sort of shove in the faces of those opposed. I hope there is a great turnout. I wish I could be there.