I went to church sunday and my 1month old baby started crying my mil told me to fed her. problem is i

Question

breastfeed. so as i sit in church i put my baby to breast with a blanket over her. would you breastfeed in church? more than 100pl was there

Answer 1

Absolutely!  That is why God made b*****s, after all.  I'm sure most of the people in church would prefer a mother discretely nursing her child to listening to a crying baby during the sermon.

There's always someone who will object, but that kind of person usually complains about everything anyway, so who cares.

Answer 2

Yes, I sure would. Baby has to eat and you gave yourself privacy. I'm sure no one cared. And if they did, oh well, kids gotta eat.  

Answer 3

the baby has to eat, right? you should breastfeed where the baby gets hungry.

Answer 4

When I was breastfeeding, I arranged with the priest to go into his office so that I could breastfeed my babies.  This allowed us privacy and also removed the pressure of worrying about other people.

Of course, breastfeeding is the most natural thing a mother can do for her baby, so you carry on with it as long as you can.

Another solution if you don't want to miss the service would be to invest in a sling - that way you can feed your baby discretely without anyone having to see.

Answer 5

god made your breast in order to fed your young so why is it that you feel uncomfortable doing it in his house now it would be different if you were breast feeding her dad in the sanctuary(lol) any way its natural and you should breastfeed when your child is hungry

Answer 6

i breast fed my daughters but i don't think i would of felt comfortable feeding them in the church. not because of the amount of people as i have fed my children in public, but i think doing this in a church may be slightly inappropriate. but that is always down to where the mum feels comfortable so if you did feel fine doing so don't worry.

Answer 7

No, I would not breastfeed in the sanctuary. I did not feel comfortable doing it. I left the sanctuary and went to some place private, like an office or playroom.

If others feel comfortable nursing in church, that is their choice. I have nothing against it. I was just expressing my view for myself.

Answer 8

At church, if a baby or toddler started crying, the parent would leave the church, came them down, feed them, do whatever, then come back in. Nobody would blink an eye. Just do it quietly and try to sit on the outside of the bench so that you don't have to push past anyone every time.

Answer 9

I think its natural as long as your fully covered. You could pump so milk before you go and give it to her from a bottle.  

Answer 10

what you should do is a church should have a nursery for the babies our church does ... ask if u can go in there to nurse your baby or buy formula and just feed her that when your in public!

Answer 11

I absolutely hate that our society has such a stigma about breastfeeding in public.

I nursed both my daughters ( am still nursing my seven mos. old) I personally probably would not nurse in church, but only because I am too shy. More power to moms who do. I only wish I had the courage. It is silly  that in this day in age, where mtv can protray half naked women, and g**s are becoming accepted, something as natural as nursing is still such a big deal. More Power to the public nursing moms.

Answer 12

God knows about b*****s.  He invented them.  I have seen a number of women breast feed in church.  They do it discretely just like you.  I think that is less distracting to the congregation than standing up and walking out, then returning later.

Answer 13

you do what you have to to feed your baby . I would it wouldn't matter if it was 1 person or 1000.   You were doing it discreetly it's not like you stood up in front of everyone with an exposed breast. Do you have a sling a lot of moms find a sling helpful for discreet nursing.

Answer 14

Jesus was breastfed.  Feed your baby the way God intended and don't worry about it.

Answer 15

God designed the system, I hardly think He would disapprove. If anyone else objected..I would just politely remind them of that.

Answer 16

no i wouldn't, i would go somewhere discreet, make sure you have an emergency bottle with you always if you don't want to leave but must feed you baby.

I carry ready to feed enfamil w/lipid 3oz bottles with me. for that exact reason. Some times there are places where I dont want to breastfeed and the middle of church is one of those places.  

I dont like to pull put the bottle at every opportunity but I know that just incase I have it there. it give me big piece of mind.

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Answer 17

yes i went to church wiv my 5day old and had to breast feed its natural if babies hungry feed them.

Answer 18

Most churches have a mother's room for nursing moms like you. If not, then the nursery would be a good place if you think someone may be bothered by you breastfeeding in the sanctuary (especially moms of pre-teen or teenage boys). Otherwise, I would sit in the back row and use a blanket to cover up.  

Answer 19

yeah I do it all the time. It's much easier for me to do that then go to the nursery and do it. Plus I hate all the other toddlers staring at my boob, no matter how I try to cover up I hate covering my babies face so I cover my self and her so that no one can see unless they are standing directly over me. I know they are curious but to me I feel a little weird, sorry.

But you went to church to learn about God and you can't do that if you're in the nursery. No one is going to care. just keep it covered. In my church you can always fine at least two women nursing somewhere in the congregation at the same time. Don't stress, it's part of nursing. At first it's a little unnerving, but you'll get used to it. :)