23 True Stories About Breastfeeding, And Those Who Can’t Handle It

Dear readers,

Breastfeeding – I think most of you will agree, is one of the most natural things in the world. Yet, sadly, it comes with a whole bunch of stigma, from members of the public who can’t handle seeing a baby nursing outside, medical professionals who should know more about it, and even to older members of the family who think formula is best!

In solidarity with our nursing readers and those who support them, we have rounded up 23 stories from our archives that showcase just how much mothers have to put up with, just to make sure their baby gets fed.

When Someone Is A Complete D*ck It’s Breast To Ignore Them – Making the worst comparison comes from the worst argument.

Lactate Rebate – She is GUILTY… of breastfeeding…

Ye Olde Fool – It was only recently that human women started lactating.

This Patron Has A Drinking Problem – When a human being is literally sucking food out of you, it’s easy to forget things.

Feeding The Baby And The Trolls – When someone thinks that breastfeeding is child abuse, you know you’re in for an interesting conversation.

A Formula For Embarrassment – “Booby is best!” Put that on a t-shirt!

That Took A Lot Out Of Her – Please refer to our comment three stories above!

No Lack Of Lactation – If you don’t want to see it, then maybe… don’t look?!

Breast Not To Shop There Again – The boobs are heavy, but the judgment is heavier.

Breast Not To Mess With Me – Time to take the milk train!

Making A Boob Of One Self, Part 7 – A message to all women from the men: breastfeeding is only okay if you’re wearing a bikini.

MRI = Milk Restrictive Invention – Those who don’t breastfeed shouldn’t tell women who breastfeed, how to breastfeed.

Pumping Out Some Gender Bias – This is the same type of guy who can’t buy tampons for his girlfriend.

Breast Practice For Dealing With Narrow-Minded People – Sweet comeuppance tastes better than the food on the menu.

Not The Formula For A Successful Doctor – Male doctors know everything, including everything about your boobs!

Keeping Abreast Of Feeding Time – Someone is about to learn you can’t schedule nursing time.

Feeding The Intolerant – Breastfeeding in a restaurant is natural as everyone goes there to eat.

The Boobs Of Justice – If breastfeeding skips a generation, then stupidity must do also.

Breast To Just Support Her – Advice for giving your opinion to a woman breastfeeding in public: don’t.

Gluten Intolerance Versus Gluten Ignorance – Add gluten-intolerance next to breastfeeding to the general public ignorance list.

Doctors Follow The Same Old Tired Formula – Dear doctor: please just look up from your notes!

Stretching Out Your Patience – When breastfeeding, the boob size can fluctuate. Sadly, this clerk’s attitude is stuck on one mode only.

Breast To Just Support Her, Part 2 – When will they realize that not only are they being a jerk, but it’s also against the law?

We hope you found this roundup about breastfeeding and the stigma associated with it interesting. Let us know in the comments if there were any stories we were too lazy to include! Want to send in your own story? Submit your story here!

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