I am currently pregnant. At work, I was speaking with a senior male team member and he asked if I’d be breastfeeding. I gave a non committal “we’ll see”, and he continued the conversation avidly, pushing that breastfeeding is far better for the baby, that my own wants, needs or challenges should not be as important as my baby, and that formula feeding is like giving them junk food. I had to defend my position on it repeatedly, and there were really judgemental undertones. It felt really judgemental. The whole interaction was really upsetting and demeaning.
Had anyone experienced anything like this? I’m unsure what my rights are or how to proceed. I am waiting to hear from HR