Pregnancy etiquette...

Personally, I have been very disappointed in maternity clothes since getting pregnant. They are tight and are made to show off the 'bump.' I don't really understand why pregnant women would want to dress like that. I have some maternity clothes, but for the most part I have been wearing regular tee shirts with maternity jeans or sweats. I just want to be comfortable (not to mention I feel like a huge elephant ;) ). If someone wants to flaunt it all like that that's their choice, but certainly not mine. Then again, I was never one to wear short skirts and tiny little shirts, even when I was thin and would have actually looked good in them. It's just not me.

I also have no problem with breastfeeding done in public. It's much healthier for the baby. However, I do believe it can be done modestly.

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Originally Posted by Pembroke_Corgi

One of the reasons that women are afraid to breast feed (which is ultimately better for the baby) is because of how society views it. And, it's just a breast (or stomach) really, what is the big deal?

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So true. You poop and pee in a bathroom- you do NOT eat in a bathroom. Why would a woman breastfeed her child in a bathroom? That is so hugely gross.

I have BF at a table, in a church, at a place of employment, in a mall, a park, etc. Thankfully I am not one of those people bothered by the public opinion that the use of my breasts for their purpose is 'wrong'. As a former extended bf'er, I *never* saw any blatant displays of bf'ing. Never. I do think people tend to look for such blatant displays, and play them up.

BF my child should be simple and easy, it shouldn't be a production, it shouldn't involve lots of cover-ups and pillows, etc...

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Originally Posted by Cataholic

I *never* saw any blatant displays of bf'ing. Never. I do think people tend to look for such blatant displays, and play them up.

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I wasn't looking for blatant displays, I was walking out of store. :confused:

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Originally Posted by Cataholic

BF my child should be simple and easy, it shouldn't be a production, it shouldn't involve lots of cover-ups and pillows, etc...

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I realize that, but this is what my sister did with her first baby, to each their own, everyone's different, YOU oughta know that!!! :)

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Originally Posted by kitten645

The notion that "it's the most natural thing" irks me in that...so is farting and belching. Doesn't mean I need tp be exposed to it. I understand it's a joyful time in THEIR lives. Doesn't mean it should be shoved down my throat. I think that a pregnant woman that dresses appropriatley is hardly 'ashamed" of her belly. Just considerate of others. I'm finding more and more that people in general are oblivious to others. "It's all about me". This extends to everything mentioned here. Even notice that the people who tend to like to show skin are usually the ones you'd LEAST like to see?? :rolleyes: ;)

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Great post. I really like the way you expressed your opinion. :)

Waaaay back in the 60's, while at a grocery store with my older sister( I was 12 years old at the time), I asked her. "How do you feel about being pregnant in pubic?) I mean, I knew that Lucille Ball had made a public appearance on televison(what a doll)~

She told me that it didn't bother her in the least, let me mention here that she was a prim and proper lady too , neat and tidy.

Anyways, When "I" was pregnant, I never felt like a standout in the crowd,I was very proper while out in the public~~~~ but for "kicks' ~~~~I did have one of my kids take a picture of myself in a bikinii when I was in full term :D


But, to actually show this picture to everyone? No way!!!

Waaaay back in the 60's, while at a grocery store with my older sister( I was 12 years old at the time), I asked her. "How do you feel about being pregnant~~ in pubic?) I mean, I knew that Lucille Ball had made a public appearance on televison BY NOW !!!(what a doll)~

She told me that it didn't bother TO her in the least, let me mention here that she was a prim and proper lady too , neat and tidy.

Anyways, When "I" was pregnant, I never felt like a standout in the crowd,I was very proper while out in the public~~~~ but for "kicks' ~~~~I did have one of my kids take a picture of myself in a bikinii when I was in full term :D (1981)


But, to actually show this picture to everyone? No way Jose~ :eek:

Demi Moore changed the view on a cover of "Life " magazine,