Nursing in public: Moms who breastfeed try to be discreet, but sometimes ‘you’ve gotta do it’ (La Crosse Tribune)

A breastfeeding ad of a woman eating her lunch in a bathroom stall — using the toilet paper dispenser and tampon vending machine as makeshift tables — left a lasting impression on Amy Ramsay.

The New Albin, Iowa, mother recalls the image every time 7-month-old Gianna gets hungry when they are out and about.

“I usually look for a quiet place, somewhere not so conspicuous” to nurse Gianna, Ramsay said.

And since her comfort level has increased, the restroom is typically a last resort.


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