Fleur East Instagram – AD – I did something pretty incredible with @elvie yesterday, and joined some mums in breastfeeding our babies on public transport! Why, you ask? Well, even though breastfeeding is one of the biggest privileges in motherhood, it can be really daunting to do it outside of your own home for a number of reasons.
I remember feeling nervous about breastfeeding in public for the first time and being judged or made to feel uncomfortable. I was always reassured when I saw another Mother doing the same or when others were just accepting of it and didnāt comment or make me feel like I was doing something wrong.
Itās no surprise that 94% of breastfeeding women in the UK have avoided public transport, with one of the main reasons being fear of judgement (70%). So Elvie is calling on TfL and other transport providers to make breastfeeding and pumping women feel comfortable in these spaces – with clear signage to make them feel supported and welcome.
I would love Mothers to feel confident and free to feed their babies without judgement. #freethefeed | Posted on 31/Jul/2024 13:31:08
