Tag: maternal rights
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Judge Tells Breastfeeding Mom to Leave Courtroom and Cover Up
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking incident that has sparked outrage, a young mother in North Carolina was asked to leave a courtroom for breastfeeding her eight-month-old baby during a custody hearing. The mother, who was trying to regain custody of her older son, found herself in an uncomfortable situation when her infant, named Liam,…
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Why I Chose to End My Daughter’s Life
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Rachel Thompson Updated: Jan. 7, 2018 Originally Published: June 3, 2015 Her name was Emma. She was my second daughter, and tragically, she was stillborn due to Trisomy 18, a chromosomal disorder that is considered incompatible with life. I loved her deeply, but despite that love, I felt compelled to…
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Nurse Asks Breastfeeding Mom to Leave for “Her Own Dignity”
Get Pregnant Fast In a baffling encounter at a UK hospital, a nursing mother faced unnecessary shaming from a hospital nurse while visiting a loved one. Jessica Taylor, who was there to support her grandmother after eye surgery, found herself confronted by a nurse who insisted she relocate to a private area to breastfeed her…
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Gym Employee Tells Mother to “Stop Playing the Victim” After Complaining About Harassment
Get Pregnant Fast A mother recently shared her distressing experience after facing harassment for breastfeeding her child in a gym café. The incident, which took place at a fitness club in Ohio, highlights the challenges many mothers encounter when trying to nurse in public spaces. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Laura Bennett recounted how she…
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There’s No Reason for Shame in Public Breastfeeding
Get Pregnant Fast In my suburban New York neighborhood, where public breastfeeding wasn’t the norm, I was fortunate not to face any negativity during those early months. I simply took it for granted—until one summer afternoon when my son was six months old and we decided to grab lunch at a local Subway. With limited…
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Nursing Mother Sprays Woman With Breast Milk After Being Told To Go ‘Somewhere Private’
Get Pregnant Fast 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…
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Women Unite for Breastfeeding Rights After a Mother Faces Harassment
Get Pregnant Fast In a disheartening incident from Australia, a nursing mother faced unwarranted harassment while simply trying to feed her baby in a public space. The incident sparked a powerful response from women advocating for breastfeeding rights. On a seemingly ordinary day, Sarah Collins was enjoying her lunch when her 7-month-old son began to…
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Boy Scouts Issue Controversial Letter to Breastfeeding Mother
Get Pregnant Fast When you think of the Boy Scouts, images of camping trips and merit badges likely come to mind—not breastfeeding disputes. However, a recent incident in Tennessee has stirred significant outrage among parents, particularly mothers. A local woman, Emily Carter, shared her story on a Facebook group dedicated to breastfeeding support, detailing her…
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“Tell Her to Cover Up”: Breastfeeding Mom Faces Harassment on United Flight
Get Pregnant Fast A mother flying with United Airlines recently found herself at the center of a distressing incident while breastfeeding her baby. It’s hard to believe that in 2023, women still face harassment for feeding their infants in public, despite it being completely legal to do so without covering up. This situation unfolded when…