The Need for Laws

Across the nation, more and more breastfeeding moms are demanding that states enact laws to protect their right to breastfeed in public. I, for one, feel that these laws are needed. No person should have the right to tell a mother that she can not feed her baby whenever and wherever she has the right to be. Most breastfeeding moms are very modest and discreet when nursing in public, and those that are still offended ought to look away.

Laws are needed also to protect the rights of a pumping mom. So many times employers refuse to offer moms the amount of time they need to pump, or a mom is not allowed to bring her pumped milk with her.

Some people argue that these laws aren't necessary. That breastfeeding moms are just "looking for a fight" and are being inconsiderate to other people's feelings.

So, are these laws necessary? Let's see...

This past June alone...

... Heather McClelland was harassed and given a hard time because she wanted to transport some pumped breastmilk on an airplane.

... Kristen Skrydlak-Simlai was breastfeeding her baby at Elitch Garden Water Park in Denver when she was told by the staff that she needed to "cover up."

... Cheryl Cirillo-Tarica was denied entry onto a flight because she wished to transport pumped breastmilk onto the flight with her.

... Sophie Currier was denied extra time to pump for her infant daughter during a medical exam.

Keep in mind, all of these incidents occurred in June alone. So, yes, for now, these laws are necessary. And they will be necessary until the people of the United States realize how important breastfeeding is and how supporting breastfeeding is beneficial to the entire society as a whole.

The Need for Laws