Breastfeeding in public: "You can do it?".
1Judith Lumley Centre, La Trobe University, 215 Franklin St, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia.
International Breastfeeding Journal
|January 21, 2015
Summary
Breastfeeding in public should be normalized to support mothers. Making public breastfeeding unremarkable can increase breastfeeding rates and reduce health inequities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Societal discomfort with public breastfeeding is increasing, evidenced by the market for nursing covers.
- This discomfort negatively impacts breastfeeding initiation and duration.
- Cultural views conflict on breast milk purity versus the breast as a sexual organ.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for increased visibility of public breastfeeding.
- To address health inequities linked to breastfeeding practices.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on societal perceptions of breastfeeding.
- Analysis of cultural conflicts regarding the female breast.
Main Results:
- Changing perceptions and discomfort with public breastfeeding are prevalent.
- Societal views can lead to reduced breastfeeding duration.
- Increased visibility is crucial for supporting breastfeeding.
Conclusions:
- Normalizing public breastfeeding is essential for public health.
- Making breastfeeding unremarkable can improve initiation and duration rates.
- Addressing cultural conflicts is key to reducing health inequities.
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