By: Laura Thompson
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023
Originally Published: Aug. 6, 2023
In a striking incident that highlights the ongoing challenges of public breastfeeding, a mother found herself defending her right to nurse her baby in a park. After being told by a disgruntled onlooker, who we’ll call Susan, to “go somewhere private,” the nursing mom reacted in a way that many are calling both bold and justified—by squirting breast milk in Susan’s face.
The drama unfolded when Susan expressed her discontent on a community Facebook page, claiming that her husband and child were exposed to the sight of the breastfeeding mother. She stated, “To the lady at the park who thought it was appropriate to breastfeed her baby while my easily distracted husband sat nearby.” Seriously? A grown man, likely familiar with the human body, can’t look away from a nursing mother? Sounds more like an issue for Susan’s husband than for the breastfeeding mom.
In response to Susan’s request for privacy, the nursing mother boldly told her to “fuck off” before unleashing a spray of breast milk. Susan’s follow-up was filled with outrage, claiming the mom’s reaction was uncalled for and expressing her hope that the nursing mother would feel ashamed.
Let’s take a moment to appreciate the imagery: a determined mother, unwilling to tolerate judgment, turns her breast into a literal weapon of empowerment. Is it not poetic justice when someone who shames a nursing mother experiences the consequences of their words?
Interestingly enough, Susan’s post backfired, as many commenters took to her defense of public breastfeeding. Comments ranged from, “If you’re uncomfortable, that’s your problem, not hers,” to “Your husband clearly needs a reminder that breasts have a purpose beyond titillation.” Clearly, this incident sparked a conversation about the normalization of breastfeeding in public.
While spraying breast milk may not be the most conventional way to handle public shaming, it certainly caught attention. This incident serves as a reminder that, despite the societal stigma, breastfeeding should be accepted and supported, not shamed. For further insights on this topic, check out one of our other blog posts here that discusses the importance of breastfeeding rights.
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In summary, this incident emphasizes the need for support and understanding when it comes to breastfeeding in public. It’s high time society accepts that feeding a child shouldn’t come with judgment or shame, and perhaps the next time someone feels compelled to comment negatively, they might think twice before facing the wrath of a nursing mother.
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