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rojerono
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
Posted by ThusSpokeLaLolita
its one thing to breastfeed in public and one thing to call attention to yourself while doing so. its like she wants a show or something.
she shoudl really be a bit more discreet.
thats all the world needs is an 8 -13 old boy to walk by and see.
I apologize, but I must respectfully disagree with you here.
I don't think she was looking for a show. I think she wanted to feed her kid and didn't really care who saw her doing it.
I breastfed both my children. And I did it in public whenever they happened to be hungry. I was far more discreet - but only because it made me feel more comfortable. Comfortable mommy = better breast milk flow.
And as to the 8-13 year old boy walking by... I am sure that you meant that to be facetious - but really - what would be wrong with that? I think it would do a world of good if more kids really understand that breasts were not merely playthings attached to a woman's body. Any mother who lets her kid open a National Geographic magazine will see FAR more than what this woman showed! 
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
Posted by JennCo
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Good for her! 
This is what BF needs in America. This is no big deal in other countries .
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| Posted 6/6/07 8:12 PM |
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Aga
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
Posted by rojerono
Posted by ThusSpokeLaLolita
its one thing to breastfeed in public and one thing to call attention to yourself while doing so. its like she wants a show or something.
she shoudl really be a bit more discreet.
thats all the world needs is an 8 -13 old boy to walk by and see.
I apologize, but I must respectfully disagree with you here.
I don't think she was looking for a show. I think she wanted to feed her kid and didn't really care who saw her doing it.
I breastfed both my children. And I did it in public whenever they happened to be hungry. I was far more discreet - but only because it made me feel more comfortable. Comfortable mommy = better breast milk flow.
And as to the 8-13 year old boy walking by... I am sure that you meant that to be facetious - but really - what would be wrong with that? I think it would do a world of good if more kids really understand that breasts were not merely playthings attached to a woman's body. Any mother who lets her kid open a National Geographic magazine will see FAR more than what this woman showed!
ITA! in addition, I cant quite understand that it is ok to for example show so many gory things on tv (all the CSI and other crime shows) but god forbid someone showed a boob! please sometimes I just dont get it 
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| Posted 6/6/07 8:34 PM |
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Elizabeth
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
I think what's worse is the pararazzi (or whoever took the pic) were probably salivating over snapping this "taboo" photo. Maybe they took 50 pics with a fast shutter and caught her trying to switch boobs or whatever...God, it's not like she was whipping them out for no good reason like a million other celebs (and non-celebs)
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| Posted 6/6/07 9:19 PM |
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curliegirl
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
I have been mulling my response over for a while now and this is what I have come up with.
There will forever be the debate back and forth, but here's my 2cents.
I see no problem with the fact that she wants to nurse in public.
I see no problem with the fact that her breat is exposed, we see it on beaches all the time.
What I DO have a problem with is her and others complete disregard for other people. Just because it is your right to do something doesn't mean you should "milk" it to the hilt.
There are people out there that are uncomfortable and just plaing don't want to see your kid sucking away and hanging off of you. Not to mention the fact that she looks like she's in a restaurant.
Be discreet. I'm not saying don't nurse in public at all, just have a little courtesy for others.
We all want people to be courteous to us, especially as women, why can't we try to make others feel comfortable too? Just so we can exercise our right to nurse in public? That's silly.
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| Posted 6/6/07 9:22 PM |
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CaseyGirl
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
Well, couldn't it have been that the photographer snapped it at the wrong moment? But don't BFing women usually cover up with a small blanket or something?
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| Posted 6/6/07 9:24 PM |
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Aga
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
see, I just wonder why people are so uncomfortable with it, it should be the most natural thing in the world...
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| Posted 6/6/07 9:25 PM |
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curliegirl
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
Posted by Aga
see, I just wonder why people are so uncomfortable with it, it should be the most natural thing in the world...
Just because it's natural doesn't mean it has to be comfortable.
There are plaenty of natural things that aren't comfortable.
You don't see women giving birth in public. I know it's a far reach, but you get my point.
There will always be people that are not comfy with a bare breast and a kid attached to it......
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| Posted 6/6/07 9:28 PM |
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
Posted by curliegirl
Posted by Aga
see, I just wonder why people are so uncomfortable with it, it should be the most natural thing in the world...
Just because it's natural doesn't mean it has to be comfortable.
There are plaenty of natural things that aren't comfortable.
You don't see women giving birth in public. I know it's a far reach, but you get my point.
There will always be people that are not comfy with a bare breast and a kid attached to it......
I dont know, maybe me coming from a different background has something to do with it but I just dont understand why this is a big deal... we all saw Britney's vagina 
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| Posted 6/6/07 9:32 PM |
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curliegirl
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
we all saw Britney's vagina
DO YOU THINK I WANTED TO SEE THAT!?!?!?!?!?!!??
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| Posted 6/6/07 9:36 PM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
I say good for her....
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| Posted 6/6/07 9:37 PM |
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Chai77
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
Posted by babybug631
I'm all about breast feeding...but she could cover up a little. It seems a little much.
I agree with this. Breastfeeding in public is fine, however I think she should have covered herself a bit more, especially b/c it looks like she is in a restaurant maybe or on the street. I think that seeing her exposed breast could have been offensive to others and that is not right IMO.
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
This is so stupid, its a friggin breast for gods sake, we all got them, dont we? So why is it a problem to show a little of it out in public when we are feeding our child? I mean come on, its a beautiful natual thing to BF! This is why some woman don't BF cause they are so worried as to what other's are going to say and that such BS!
I can see if she was sitting there sticking her boobs in her DH's face or something, shes feeding her kid!
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| Posted 6/6/07 9:53 PM |
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Goldi0218
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
Not all of us are going to agree on this particular topic (or any other for that matter).
Most of us would agree that breastfeeding is a child and parental right regardless of what we as individuals do or plan to do for our own children.
It is also a right to express an opinion. While it is natural, it makes some people uncomfortable and I am sorry but it is ok for a person to feel uncomfortable about openly breastfeeding in public just as it is for a person (or culture) to embrace it. A mature uncomfortable person, can always pick themselves up and walk away or stop looking. I honestly resent when people tell me how to feel about breastfeeding. I feel how I feel.
Differences make the world go around.
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| Posted 6/6/07 10:12 PM |
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JennChris
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
Good for her! She's doing a natural and healthy thing for her child.. if you don't like it DON"T LOOK! and as for any 8-13 old boy.. he can watch any tv show, or open up any magazine, or play any video game and see worse things than a mother nurturing her child
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| Posted 6/6/07 10:23 PM |
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lullabella
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
I am all about a womans choice to breast feed. I think she should be able to feed her child in public w/o being in a closet but I think she should be a little discreet about it.  JMHO
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| Posted 6/6/07 10:28 PM |
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
She is such an earthy crunchy - good for her!
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| Posted 6/6/07 10:54 PM |
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Tammy503
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
I think its creepy that someone would take a picture of that moment and post it on the internet or try to sell it. She was feeding her hungry baby-not flashing a crowd. I rarely breastfed in public and when I did I would cover myself more but it depends on your own confort level. People shouldn't be all in your boob when you are feeding your baby anyway-even if its exposed. I also don't see the problem if a young boy saw it. If he asks you would just explain that breasts make milk for babies-no biggie.
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MommyofG
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
Well, its not the BF that has everyone going  its that SHE looks like sh*t!!!!
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| Posted 6/6/07 11:18 PM |
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DandN
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
It's a mom feeding her baby.
What's disgusting is that there was an adult WATCHING her and photographing this - and most likely trying to get the photograph that showed the most skin - she may very well have been covered up and then the baby shifted position or something.
I see nothing wrong with it.
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| Posted 6/6/07 11:42 PM |
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
Posted by girlygrl33
Well, its not the BF that has everyone going its that SHE looks like sh*t!!!!
HUH??!! How does she look like sh*t??
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05mommy09
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
Good for her
Shame on anyone who wrongs a mother FOR FEEDING HER BABY- YOU DONT LIKE IT- LOOK THE OTHER WAY!
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| Posted 6/6/07 11:52 PM |
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Kidsaplenty
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
Posted by CaseyGirl
Well, couldn't it have been that the photographer snapped it at the wrong moment? But don't BFing women usually cover up with a small blanket or something?
Not everyone covers with a blanket. My kids would rip one right off.
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| Posted 6/6/07 11:56 PM |
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
I have no problem with BF in public, but IMO she should have been a little more discreet. I would never have the b*lls to do that, but I guess almost all of america has seen her body in movies so I guess to her she has nothing to hide.
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pinkandblue
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Re: Maggie Gyllenhaal Boldly Breastfeeds
Posted by girlygrl33
Well, its not the BF that has everyone going its that SHE looks like sh*t!!!!
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