Blogs Report on the Nurse In

Mama · 11-22-2006, 11:49 AM

As expected, the blogosphere has been abuzz all week about <a href=" http://mamaknowsbreast.com/2006/11/mom_kicked_off_plane_for_breas.php# trackbacks">Emily Gillette </a>getting kicked off a plane for breast feeding. I've found some interesting posts after yesterday's <a href=" http://mamaknowsbreast.com/2006/11/nurse_in_round_up.php#trackbacks">n urse in </a>and I'll keep adding to this entry throughout the day if I find more.

Jennifer at <a href=" http://thelactivist.blogspot.com/2006/11/port-columbus-nurse-in-success.html">The Lactivist</a> writes about a run-in with an airport representative in Port Columbus, Ohio.

<a href=" http://mommyblawg.blogspot.com/2006/11/delta-lactivism-update-todays-nurse-in.html">The Mommy Blawg</a>, which is about the intersection of motherhood and the law, examines what happened at the Dallas-Fort Worth airport. Moms were turned away by the police. She writes:

Texas Health & Safety Code 165.002. RIGHT TO BREAST-FEED. A mother is entitled to breast-feed her baby in any location in which the mother is authorized to be. 

Ah, how simple. Is it really to much to ask that police officers be familiar with the law? The statue was only enacted eleven years ago, so maybe the word hasn't gotten out yet. 

<a href=" http://msbootyhomemaker.blogspot.com/2006/11/nashville-nurse-in-wrap-up.html#links">Ms. Booty Homemaker </a>was at the airport in Nashville, Tennessee. She writes:

With the exception of perhaps two or three quizzical glances, we nursing families were met with great welcome, kindness and support. Two older women whod nursed their babies years ago stopped to congratulate us and cheer us onward. One even was interviewed by the news. Another older couple stopped to speak with some mamas; the gentleman worked for Delta and wanted to express his support of us. An airport employee gave stickers to all the kids and an American Airlines flight attendant stopped to tell us that not all in her profession were offended by breastfeeding, that she herself was so glad to see us. 

On <a href=" http://www.huffingtonpost.com/">The Huffington Post</a>, <a href=" http://www.huffingtonpost.com/erin-kotecki-vest/my-tits-and-my-toddler-fl_b_34643.html">Erin Kotecki Vest </a>writes an entry called "My Tits and My Toddler Fly The Unfriendly Skies":

I'm curious as to why those of you squeamish types can't seem to handle a little boob. Is it because you want it to stay stuffed in a Victoria Secret bra instead of in a baby's mouth? Does it make you uncomfortable to see what God clearly intended as man's plaything and not a tool of nutrition used in such a vulgar manner? 

Here's another good one from The Huffington Post. <a href=" http://www.huffingtonpost.com/russell-shaw/bless-the-moms-who-breast_b_34632.html">Russell Shaw </a> writes, "Bless The Moms Who Breastfeed in Public Places":

The height of hypocrisy is that some of the same people who totally object to a mother breast-feeding her child in a public place are some of the same people who vote for "family values" conservative politicians. Although discretion is certainly appropriate in some crowded public places, and a concealing blanket isn't a bad idea, I cannot think of a "family value" more basic than a mother feeding her child.

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