I've said this before, but want to reiterate in relation to this recent incident in Buffalo.

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT THE BABY'S RIGHT TO NURSE-NOT THE MOM'S RIGHT TO BREASTFEED!!!!

After all, if it was just about the mom, there would be no compelling reason she couldn't wait (except maybe for some physical discomfort from full breasts).  It is realy about the baby's need (and therefore right) to eat whenever and whereever the need arises.  When a mom starts out by saying "I have the right to nurse anywhere" others focus only on her and may see her as being "pushy" or "fanatical" and never really think about or even notice the baby involved.  It is because the baby's need is immediate and because it is about the baby eating that admonitions such as "wait" or "do that somewhere else" are inappropriate.

Winnie Mading (stepping down from my soapbox now)

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