to wish that one day, being prejudice against a breastfeeding mum will be the same as being prejudice against race, religion, sexuality, disability etc.?

[eggontoast]

Luckily, we have adopted laws in this country to prevent many kinds of discrimination. Unfortunately, it does not always work, but it does offer some degree of protection for those concerned. (OK, it may not stop people feeling racist for example, but they will put on a front, better than nothing I suppose. And, it does not stop everyone, I know, but at least they are taken to account for their actions (when caught).

I just feel that I, and others like me, are completely fair game to those who oppose bf so strongly that they will kick you out of their cafe, or off the bus they are driving.

To me, it is similar, not the same of course, as being able to ask someone to leave their bus or cafe because they are black or a lesbian.

I think there maybe something in the pipeline, but it just seems so far away.

ffs this has totally gone off the point, even i am posting irrelevant things in response to ranty posts from other angry posters.

its been a blast
sionara

Still no need for hysteria.

Thankfully breast cancer only happens to a small fraction of the population-the vast majority of us had some formula at some time.

In an ideal world I'd have liked the added bit of protection exclusive bf for however many years would have given me but hey ho I live a healthy lifestyle,don't smoke,I'm a pear not an apple and we have no family history so don't think I'll loose too much sleep over it.

I should be eating 10 fruit and veg a day as is suggested by most countries in warding off cancer but I don't I do my best and that is good enough. I have several other factors in my favour too.

Having formula as a child does not mean you're doomed,it's preferable but so are a lot of other things.

My "useless anecdote" is the experience of many women and will give comfort to many others so not pointless. As this a forum for mums by mums I'll post what I choose thanks

Ooooh, what did wormwood say that was deleted

nothing seems to riase quite as much anger as these BF threads eh!!!! well maybe natural birth

think some chill pills are needed

i didn;t want to BF and didn;t even try. i gave my kids powdered shit.

custardo

well go to netmums, you are not worthy

"Ooooh, what did wormwood say that was deleted"

Very boring response to my posts.

A juvenile attempt to insult me (my three year old has done better) and then she accused me of playing a "nice and reasonable card" which had me LMAO.

I wonder who reported it, it was very mild compared with the other posts still standing ?

post away milamae, no real complaint from me. just stating the need for objectivity if thats ok. and if you are allowed to post at will, surely i am? re: polish lady and c/s. and i have never alluded to the fact that IVF babies shouldn't exist. Presuming to know what is in 'my book' is pretty pointless IYAM.

i also didn't say your personal anecdote, however emotive, was useless, i said mine was.

I'd just like to ask Wormwood - you have not told us if you have any training, LLL or otherwise. I presume that this means that you do not have any. Would you like to confirm or deny this please