Nicola McLean slams caller for criticising women who breastfeed in public

[@jacquelinewatt1241]

The time and place is when your baby is hungry, I've breastfed on buses trains benches wherever. It's so easy to do it discreetly xx

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

@David Ward spot on David! Well said!! I get furious when parents allow their littlens to scream without attending to them, so when a mother attends to her baby by feeding them then i see it as a good and considerate thing.

[@Juls27989]

Yes Jacqueline, I think you should be able to feed your baby in public places/areas but like you said the important word here is discreetly .

[@jabbahamma6100]

Julie Wellington I don’t know anyone who does not breastfeed “discreetly”. People who labour that women should breastfeed discreetly as though women are exposing themselves gratuitously are just ignorant.

[@kesearl1764]

I'm a young mum... I breastfeed because it is best for my baby... he was very ill when born and it was the only thing I could do to contribute to his care when he was in the NICU.. I am genuinely surprised a woman thinks we would do it for any sort of gratification more than comforting our child. Like Nichola said, it's hard bloody work, I try to be discreet, but like others have said if people notice it's fine, so long as no one says anything! Thankfully I've never been told otherwise or people would get a piece of my mind. I always try to find a quiet place but there has been times when I've had to sit on the floor in the middle of B&Q to prevent a meltdown! Like others have said, would you rather a screaming baby? Ugh it makes me so mad someone could even accuse us of doing it in that way.. honestly once you start breastfeeding it is incredibly difficult to see your breasts in any other way than a way to feed your child...

[@shereeamy6781]

If you don't want to see someone breastfeeding, just don't watch, problem solved ✌️

[@pkk639]

I never had a problem breastfeeding anywhere and found everyone really supportive. I was often given free cups of tea in cafes and there was not one place that didn't welcome me. I think these places/people that don't welcome it are few and far between.

[@chandlerbingbong]

Another bolshie woman on TWS shouting down callers. Why bother even having a phone in - just talk amongst yourselves like the chattering clowns on Loose Women

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

When did we get to a time where feeding your child when its hungry is a negative thing? Its alarming about the 8 year old that anne was talking about but the reality is that it's the absolute minority. I personally feel good in my heart when i see a mother feeding their baby in the natural way, im not slating those who are physically unable to though as i know there are certain issues for some mothers... but NOT like the essex lady here whereas they care about (and i quote) "sagging" 🙄

[@theresenydahl9531]

I like Nicola. Regarding this debate - I can't believe it. It's 2019, women should be able to breastfeed anywhere. Poor mothers who went through being told not too.

[@vikkiberry1500]

I have breast fed two children and never in public. I wouldn't want man or woman seeing my breasts.

[@pollybramall353]

My daughter in law is Argentinian,my grandson is now five,but she breastfed him till he was one,their was never any question of being able to breastfeed anywhere any time,they live in Spain,these objections never seem to be an issue,a baby,a breast,that is what nature intended,most women don't just flop out the breast,it is done discretely,you can't even tell they are feeding! If it was a streaker they would be queueing up to get an eyeful......

[@dcookoo]

Why is Nicola McLean’s opinion relevant to anything?

[@evas9735]

Please please let Mums breastfeed where they need to and don’t shame them!!

[@katieperry3998]

No! Feed the fuckung brat before you leave home or go to McDonalds!!

[@lowen6432]

@@katieperry3998 take it you're barren?!

[@katieperry3998]

@@lowen6432 You could not be more wrong! You lot always assume that. Another indication of how obnoxious your type are!

[@stevie8875]

@la la la never ever call someone barren. That is vile. Her opinion is obviously wrong but calling someone that is wrong too.

[@lowen6432]

@@stevie8875 pardon me, but what the hell made you a moral compass? Do one.

[@aa-of3lp]

im at a loss here, she was frustrated he said it but said nothing to him in the cafe , waited to go home and then up goes the post.That caller paula speaks a lot of sense, and nicola needs to shut up .

[@gdaebb9179]

I think it is about culture....I would never starve my baby by waiting until we get home but I would STILL cover it.

[@Oo-sg3ud]

GDAE BB and that’s YOUR CHOICE

[@gdaebb9179]

@@Oo-sg3ud And that is why the "I"- first person notation is there Sherlock.

[@josevicentebrady1991]

If only breast feeding were the norm like it is in other countries and people wouldn't bat an eyelid.

[@katieperry3998]

These would be third world, primitive countries!

[@user-pu2xu2iq9o]

Katie Perry oh shut up

[@londonsfinest-bx8gv]

Coming from the woman who didn't breastfeed her children over cosmetic reasons... 👋 bye nicola

[@blahblahnana1455]

I breast fed but never in public as I don’t want to feel or make anyone else feel uncomfortable I’m modest some mothers are discreet & some just whip everything out full frontal in public 😱it’s unnecessary but a regular occurrence I’m afraid 😂

[@naiemzamdin7260]

there is a time for when mothers should breastfeed and thats when the baby is hungry and as for place where ever you feel comfortable to breastfeed

[@mazda2038]

My daughter breast feeds and she does do it in public but no one see anything

[@lowen6432]

Good for her, you should be proud of your daughter.

[@janedoe3648]

Thank God some people are still upholding appropriate boundaries. Women should take responsibility for maintaining decorum and being sensitive to others. Yes it's distasteful. The back of the restaurant is a good compromise if it's an emergency. But you don't NEED to go to a restaurant. Better to go to a car or something. It's kind of gross in a formal setting where lots of ppl are trying to eat. I don't think it's Jason's issue, I think it's an issue with women not wanting to be bothered and take responsibility and be considerate of others

[@ILovePink-x1v]

I just know your pro life.

[@aname5267]

Sounds like you struggle to see breasts as anything other than sexual. I wonder if you pass similar comments when you see celebrity images. Not much dignity going on there. How about renaissance pictures or sculptures? Newspapers? Victoria’s Secret shop windows? Or is it just when breasts are used for their biological purpose when you think people should hold “appropriate boundaries”.

[@paulakuba4719]

I have been in a coffee shop with my 2 year old and she was getting a little bit upset and hungry so I breastfeed her. One elderly lady make some comments make me feel so uncomfortable and upset.

[@luckydardz]

normally at that age youd just buy a muffin at the coffee shop too for your kid if its hungry. You are allowed to do whatver you thnk is best for your child, but you surely know breastfeeding a 2 year old isnt normal, and hence why someone made comments.

[@jabbahamma6100]

Lucky McLellan you are just ignorant. The World Health Organisation recommends breastfeeding at LEAST until 2 years and you are nobody to tell a mother when is “normal” to stop. Go get a clue.

[@luckydardz]

Jabba Hamma “you are allowed to do whatever you think is best for your child” xx

[@marvajefferson1437]

It does make people uncomfortable, really 😮

[@stevie8875]

Completely get where Jason is coming from. It’s perfectly natural and it wouldn’t offend me in the slightest. But it’s not exactly hard to be discreet to save other people feeling awkward, there’s the bras with the flaps and things like that. I mean to go and tell someone to stop is ridiculous, like what Jason said it’s your issue so just leave. But he’s right about men because a lot of them feel like if they even glance they’ll get accused of ogling and being a perve these days. It’s fine to breast feed, just be respectful and try and be discreet when possible.

[@stevie8875]

Pervert*

[@chunkychops]

I lost brain cells watching this rubbish.

[@mazda2038]

My granddaughter called Dakota

[@Saralee1989]

Any where any time. Take care of your kid. I can look away. If it becomes more normal the weirdness will go.

[@katieperry3998]

I see it as a totally private and intimate proceedure that should not be inflicted on everyone else!

[@lowen6432]

Get a grip.

[@clairem7123]

Feeding a baby is not optional.

[@katieperry3998]

@@clairem7123 Having a brat IS optional!! It just demonstrates a lack of manners and class wipping out some blue veined tit in public! Not everyone considers it a beautiful sight! There are these things called "bottles", in case you hadn't heard of them!

[@clairem7123]

Katie Perry The sole purpose of breasts are to feed babies. Why should a woman have to use a bottle if they don’t want to? There is nothing sexual or classless about feeding a baby.

[@lowen6432]

@@katieperry3998 you've got problems in the head dear.

[@user-mv8pm9xj8h]

i just dont like her. dont care about her issue.

[@jdlindsay92]

Wow what a gorgeous pink shiny silk dress on a total blonde busty fox.

[@will2778]

It makes people uncomfortable and it’s disgusting to do around people who are eating.. simple.

[@scooby1992]

So others can eat , but the baby cant . That is disgusting .

[@frenchprovincial9602]

I don't like to see breastfeeding in public. Especially if I'm eating in a restaurant. It is easy to do discreetly to make it comfortable for everyone.

[@lowen6432]

How pathetic. Get over it.

[@clairem7123]

You’re uncomfortable by a woman feeding a baby?

[@frenchprovincial9602]

'Correct

[@damiagunbiade]

Do one and let the mum do her job. She's feeding her child. Get over it. Pathetic idiot. People like you are what's wrong with society today. The other 2 comments are so right. Get over it.

[@sunshine-bs2jx]

Bring a bottle ! Get over it

[@violet9486]

If i'm eating out i don't want to see Mother's breast feeding

[@lowen6432]

Doesn't matter what you think, mothers are still going to breastfeed their baby whenever and wherever they choose, soz.

[@BeckiBuchananMusic]

But why? How does it affect you in any way?

[@annmitchell4663]

So it's ok for us to watch YOU slurping down your burger and fries,but not a baby eating to thrive...?

[@damiagunbiade]

The kids is hungry and wants to eat. End of story. Don't like it then take your ridiculous backside and do one then. Idiot. The child has every right to food as any other human being does.

[@scooby1992]

That is dead easy to deal with , look away .

[@abhisekdas1580]

The gesture of the man looks as if he is a transgender.

[@user-pu2xu2iq9o]

Why do you care you weirdo