Today I breastfed in a public swimming pool

[thezoobmeister]

Not to make a statement or anything, just that DD needed it and I thought it would be a lot more obvious if I got out and sat at the side (small swimming pool).

I was discreet - I did not do helicopters with my norks or spray fellow swimmers with booby milk. No one complained or called the police.

Just wanted to get that off my chest

Well done on you.

Damn convienent innit?

Well done YOU (not sure where the 'on' come from)

You weren't trying to get your 15 minutes of fame were you

I take it I've missed a 40 page extravaganza about this... it seems normal!

Out of curiosity,what sort of replies are you expecting to get for this thread?

Literally no idea, was curious to find out!

You bf at 'a'public pool then, not 'in' a public pool.
Well done. Bloody miss bf, so convenient.

Sorry misread your post. You did bf in the pool. I loved bf, did it for about 6 years in total. But just as I would never bf in a toilet, as I wouldn't eat in there, I wouldn't bf in a public pool either. As eating is not allowed. You should have sat at the side, who cares if you where obvious or not. Are you expecting a round of applause ?

I don't get that at all. Why didn't you get out? Would you have a drink or a snack in the pool? No? Well then why are you breastfeeding in the pool then?!

Personally,I wouldn't feed a baby (either by breast or bottle) while standing in a pool of other peoples piss.Because realistically,that's what is in swimming pools.Piss,and chemicals to counter-act it.

Well, DD wasn't actually feeding at all - she was comfort sucking. Is that ok then (no food and drink)?

I still don't understand why you didn't get out the pool.

Bloody hell, piss and chemicals? That's pretty worrying cos DD swallowed loads of water before and after she bf (while she was bf her mouth was clamped shut over my nipple iyswim).

Well done

I'm getting the feeling you want some attention for this....why are you asking us was it ok?

You were still surrounded by piss though.And your body (including boob) was covered in chemicals.Not the most hygenic way to feed/comfort your baby.

That's nice. I went to work for a while, did the school run, cooked dinner for the family and walked the dog.

Yeah, I guess if I'd gotten out and bf at the side, everyone would have got a much clearer view of my norks (in the pool was practically invisible). You think I should have been more upfront about it then?

Well, of course it's chemicals. H2O is chemicals. But it will be H2O with a ton of other stuff like chlorine, not to mention all the pee.

When I was a lifeguard (which was quite some years back), I'd have asked a mother to sit on the bench at the end of the pool, rather than actually in the pool. Children and adults aren't allowed to drink or eat while they're in the water, and likewise actually bf in the pool isn't very hygienic for anyone, not least your baby.

To be honest,I'm not sure any of us really care.But you do seem to want to provoke some debate/get some attention by posting this thread.

I think I'll just leave you to it.

Wow lucky DD to get a nipple full of chlorine. Are you moving onto a full bleach Tommy Tippee cup next?

are people meant to complain and phone the police? is this another thread that goes over my head?

anyhow, as long as your baby doesn't swallow too much pool water you'll be fine. dd still likes to vomit if she swallows too much pool water and shes 4 now. the joys.

Sorry, didn't realise was unacceptable to provoke debate on MN

Snore - are you hoping for mn to make a [clap] emote in your honour? I think you were out of order - just like i'd think you were out of order if you'd fed dc from a bottle in a pool. I'm sure you think it was your right. I don't.

I don't understand the responses you've had on this thread, OP.

So?