Pregnancy etiquette...

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Ok, I admit to being a prude myself and sometimes seeing "too much" of other people can make me feel uncomfortable. But, you know, I think we all could all lighten up a bit. It's just a body part. We all have body parts. 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?

[mruffruff]

This old lady doesn't want to see anything she wouldn't show of her own. She doesn't wear a thong, low riders or belly-showing shirts. She has a little respect for other people's sensitivities.

My belly is natural too. Wanna see?

[moosmom]

Mruffruff,

ROFLMAO!!!! I got one of those too!!! Wanna see?

I also have a badonkadonk butt and cottage cheese thighs, but ya don't see ME showing them to the world.

[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??

[JenBKR]

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.

[lizbud]

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??

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

[Cataholic]

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?

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...

[shais_mom]

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.

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

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...

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!!!