Breastfeeding in Public

I saw a tag today that says, 'I breastfeed in public, if you have a problem, put a blanket over your head' and it made me chuckle.
I went out for lunch with a friend last week, and typically, as my food arrives, Baby Bear wakes for his feed. It happens most of the time - he's really got his timing down to an art now! So I unclipped my nursing bra and started feeding. Much to the dismay of the tables around me. I don't cover over all the time, I don't think it's necessary. I think if you cover up whilst nursing, it should be to make you feel more comfortable, not other people. If they don't like it they dont HAVE to watch! Besides, Baby Bear latches on and off frequently during the first few minutes of feeding and it's a pain trying to get my nipple in his mouth under a muslin square.

What is everyones problem with breastfeeding? I never sat and stared at someone feeding in public before I had a baby. I never made irritating comments like, 'Oh God, I don't know where to look'. I have every right to feed my baby wherever I want to, and wherever I feel comfortable. I think a lot of people choose not to breastfeed because of the judgement you get from certain individuals, and it isn't right. If a mummy doesn't want to breastfeed, it should be because she choses not to, not because she doesn't want nasty stares from people.
I've seen drunken girls out on a Friday night getting their nips out and getting less attention! (courtesy of working in a nightclub)

phew, rant over.

On a less angry note, any expectant mummies out there who aren't sure whether they want to breastfeed, don't let idiots discourage you. I was shy for the first few times i fed in public and I covered up with a muslin. But I soon got over it. The baby needs feeding, they dont have to look and once latched, baby's head covers most of your boob.

Happily getting her boobies out in public for the last 7 weeks
xxx