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07/29/2006 05:36:24 AM · #151 |
Originally posted by f-32:
I'm sorry.And guys, notice none of the European DPC folks are involved in this discussion? They can't believe we're so stupid as to be a) turned on or b) turned off by this. |
From a Uk point of view there is still some debate over here about breast feeding in public but generally people do not seem to mind too much and I have seen women breast feeding both openly and discreetly. The picture personally I find it odd because there is no nipple - it doesn't look like a breast! On tv adverts over here we have a lot of bare breasts but the nipple is hidden - very odd IMO because it is part of the breast and I cannot see the difference between showing it or just showing the breast. We don't hide mens' nipples in any situation!
Breast feeding is great for some, painful for others and as a mother who managed to feed from the breast for a few months before giving up before it became so painful I was dreading each feed, I can only say I am pleased I gave my children the best start but feel no guilt that I didn't continue until they were 4! Each to her own!
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07/29/2006 08:29:31 AM · #152 |
Women have boobies for a reason. Boobies are natural. Boobies are b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l. Boobies were once the sole food source for all humans when they came into this world.
Everybody run out and go hug some boobies.
That's all I gotta say.
Oh wait, one more thing.
Boobies.
There. Now I'm done.
Message edited by author 2006-07-29 08:31:37. |
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07/29/2006 08:58:53 AM · #153 |
Originally posted by f-32:
And guys, notice none of the European DPC folks are involved in this discussion? They can't believe we're so stupid as to be a) turned on or b) turned off by this. |
I'm thinking "CUT THE CRAP GUYS! Get real, it's 2006 and if there still people who are offended by a picture of a baby and something that might be a (((WOWWW cover the kids eyes ieieie...))) b - r - e - a - s - t, than you have to be Bree vander Kamp
and living in Wisteria Lane..... (Desperate houswifes, for those who don't have a clue, what I am talking about)
Maybe that's why there are not a lot of euro DPC-ers in here? For us it's quit normal, and having a discusion about this is unreal! *mouth wide open*
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07/29/2006 10:42:44 AM · #154 |
Originally posted by alfresco:
Good lord amighty |
"... she gave from her heart or somewheres nearby ....." |
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07/29/2006 10:48:06 AM · #155 |
| To take all this to its illogical conclusion, perhaps we should insist that all fully equiped baby bottles be covered up because of those indecently enlarged nipples they show the world. |
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07/29/2006 11:07:31 AM · #156 |
Let's try this on for size:
What if a mother was breasfeeding in public, without a towel, and happened to be in the vicinity of a photographer with a Photo-A-Day project. Now, she's in public, so she's fair game as a subject, no?
So photographer shoots a picture and we'll even allow that's it's tasteful. Photographer thinks "Great shot! Bonus, this can definitely be used for this weeks challenge at DPC, too. Wait - let me get model release so I can put it on Alamy, too...." Goes over to mother, explains shot WILL be posted on Internet.
If the mother objects to being on Internet, based on privacy issues, is that hypocrisy on her part?
Just food for thought.
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07/29/2006 11:24:31 AM · #157 |
Originally posted by biteme:
Always thought the American were a bit open minded, but they're not all |
I consider myself open-minded, but they tell me I'm just crazy... |
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07/29/2006 11:31:23 AM · #158 |
| I like anything that pisses off the religious right (aka the American Taliban). |
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07/29/2006 11:55:23 AM · #159 |
I breastfeed my 5 month old daughter and I'll do it wherever I need to. My daughter has a right to eat when she's hungry.
I will not feed her in a public restroom as I've been asked to do. I don't eat MY food in the bathroom. *shiver*
My husband wasn't comfortable with other men seeing my breast in the beginning but now he's just as adamant as I am. Sophia deserves to eat right.
I was sitting down at the mall feeding Sophia one day and a 3 year old saw me feeding her. She walked right up to me and started watching. Her mother came over and said, "Yes, she feeding her baby" and asked if I minded if the child watched for a minute.
That was the best!
If someone in public shows me that they are disgusted, I'll whip my entire chest out.
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07/29/2006 12:04:42 PM · #160 |
The Last Emperor of China nursed until he was like 12 years old. Maybe if we all nursed that long it'd be more accepted. Of course that might cause other problems...
Message edited by author 2006-07-29 12:04:57. |
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07/29/2006 12:05:54 PM · #161 |
After responding to this thread, I HAD to upload it ;-) |
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07/29/2006 12:23:16 PM · #162 |
"I'm totally supportive of it — I just don't like the flashing," she says. "I don't want my son or husband to accidentally see a breast they didn't want to see."
Is there such a breast? |
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07/29/2006 12:33:11 PM · #163 |
Originally posted by photodude:
I like anything that pisses off the religious right (aka the American Taliban). |
You did watch the monkey video, didn't you? |
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07/29/2006 12:47:59 PM · #164 |
I think it was a great publicity stunt put on by the magazines producers. "BabyTalk" isn't a supermarket tabloid, it's a free publication distributed at doctors offices and maternity stores.
Since the magazine is free, the only way it generates income is through advertisements. I think it was a shrewd ploy, and I also think it worked well.
Link for those wishing to advertise in BabyTalk |
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08/04/2006 03:31:50 PM · #165 |
Originally posted by Neuferland:
BUT to still be breastfeeding a 3 YEAR OLD child? I have been told that breast feeding causes a woman to have sexual feeling and reactions and that one of the reasons doctors like it so much is that it does cause the uterus and such to contract in a very similar way to the prelude to an orgasm and get it back to it's original shape faster, so you have a woman who is still breastfeeding her 3 year old daughter complaining about the side of a breast on a magazine cover? Hell, from that angle it could be an arm, a leg, even a butt for that matter!
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I was one of those mothers that breastfed until my son was 3 years old. My oldest I was only able to do for a few months because my milk dried up...my 2nd I was able to for 3 years. I was very discreet...I understand there are some women that just flop it out (my best friend's sister was like that) but I was concientious of it for myself and the people around me. Breastfeeding "makes" you take time out to feed and be close to your child...you know what really annoys me? Is when people prop their baby up with a pillow/blanket (whatever you choose) with a bottle. Just my opinion of course :)
As for sexual feelings? Um...no. I'm not sure where you heard that and I haven't researched it myself...but certainly wasn't the case with my children. |
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08/04/2006 03:41:06 PM · #166 |
I'm a very modest and discrete person and I do not find that offensive or tasteless in any way.
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08/04/2006 03:52:07 PM · #167 |
Originally posted by missinseattle:
I'm a very modest and discrete person and I do not find that offensive or tasteless in any way. |
I agree...I think it's so beautiful! |
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08/04/2006 04:21:55 PM · #168 |
Originally posted by colyla:
I was one of those mothers that breastfed until my son was 3 years old. My oldest I was only able to do for a few months because my milk dried up...my 2nd I was able to for 3 years. I was very discreet...{snip}
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not to offend -but it remindes me of the stories of childern breast fed when they are 5+ crawling into the kindergarden teachers lap for an afternoon suckle ...
both our kids were cut off after teeth showed up ;)
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08/04/2006 05:00:08 PM · #169 |
Originally posted by tmhalling:
"I'm totally supportive of it — I just don't like the flashing," she says. "I don't want my son or husband to accidentally see a breast they didn't want to see."
Is there such a breast? |
Believe it or not, there are some guys out there who don't wish to see things because they do not feel that it is right. I have no way of knowing about this particular woman's family. But there ARE some married men who would not feel comfortable seeing other people besides their wife. And I don't think the article mentioned the age of the son, right? Maybe he's not a hormone-crazy teenage boy.
Anyway, I know I don't have any real information about their particular situation of course, but I did want to mention this because it's come up a couple times.
Not all people in this world are alike.
edit: I was/am not personally offended by the magazine in question and do not think it should be offensive to anyone... I'm not even trying to specifically support the woman who made the quote, just trying to say that what she said isn't as silly as some people might think.
Message edited by author 2006-08-04 17:06:15. |
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08/05/2006 01:07:40 AM · #170 |
Originally posted by klstover:
Believe it or not, there are some guys out there who don't wish to see things because they do not feel that it is right. I have no way of knowing about this particular woman's family. But there ARE some married men who would not feel comfortable seeing other people besides their wife. |
And to that I say, "Don't look. If you must talk to the mother look her straight in the eye." I have friends that have a 9 week old girl. She is my wife's best friend and he is one of my best friends. She may be beautiful, but I'm sure as hell going to look her in the eye while she's breast feeding. I respect her.
Message edited by author 2006-08-05 01:08:29. |
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08/05/2006 01:29:37 AM · #171 |
+1
Originally posted by Artyste:
Our.. society.. makes me cry. |
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08/05/2006 01:40:44 AM · #172 |
Originally posted by _eug:
And to that I say, "Don't look. If you must talk to the mother look her straight in the eye." |
Yes. Totally. I think breastfeeding needs to happen because that's what some mothers choose and it makes sense to me and you are totally on track with your response.
I think maybe I got confused, because I thought the woman (with husband and son) quoted was concerned about the magazine cover. If she was actually making her statement regarding breastfeeding in public, then I misunderstood her. I think the magazine cover is not offensive but even more than that I think breastfeeding in public is generally not offensive.
My statement still applies because I wasn't making any judgement calls on what she did or did not find offensive, but just pointing out that, contrary to what others have said or implied, not every single male is just falling all over themselves to see breasts.
So anyway I am sort of rambling but I hope things have been clarified some... I do certainly think mothers should have the right to feed their children how they choose and think in situations like when breastfeeding occurs in public, everyone needs to respect everyone else, like you mentioned in your post, eug. |
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08/05/2006 08:01:27 PM · #173 |
I breast fed till I was 18 and there is nothing wrong with ME
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08/05/2006 08:44:54 PM · #174 |
| I'm with Artyste on this one. This "should" be a non-issue. The fact that it's not, speaks volumes about our current society. |
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08/07/2006 09:27:03 PM · #175 |
Just breast fed my daughter at El Chico (local Mexican place) last night with 7 of us at the table. The people at the table across from us kept glancing in my general direction. (I wasn't being discreet) When I stood up to put Sophie back in her car seat they were watching. My husband said, "Take a picture, it lasts longer"
*cackle*
Message edited by author 2006-08-07 21:27:26. |
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