Women are "welcome" to breastfeed during services at our local Unitarian church

[LostinVA]

Would this bother you? It would be fine with me.

Yum, yum.

:popcorn:

[Island Blue]

1. Women are welcome to do the same at my UU church.

There are even a couple of rocking chairs to use for that purpose. Or, just to rock a baby. Or, just to rock. Edited to say (since you ask): It doesn't bother me at all. Of course I'm not really in the habit of looking around to see who's doing what during the service anyway.

[LostinVA]

3. I like how they mention it right on their newcomers' page

In the past, some people on here have had a problem with it, when it's done publicly.

:eyes:

The rocking chairs are a cool idea!

[knitter4democracy]

2. I nursed both of ours during church more than once.

We're Eastern Orthodox. I wore nursing clothes, and it wasn't a problem.

I don't see the problem.

[LostinVA]

5. I don't see the problem, either, but some people seem to get kinda freaked about it

[last1standing]

4. So long as those being fed can't grow pubic hair, I'm fine with it.

Really, I wouldn't even mind that so much, but then I don't care much about what people do so long as they don't hurt others in the process.

[LostinVA]

6. hahahahaha

Your subject line made me laugh so loud Haruka asked what was so funny (she's taking a break from Guitar Hero and watching some semi-dumb movie with Keven Costner and Ashton Kutcher).

[TahitiNut]

33. They can. They just choose not to.

:silly:

[Orrex]

7. Does the church hold its services at Olive Garden?

If not, then I have no problem with this.

For that matter, I have no problem with breastfeeding in general, and the whole flap about it is a mystery to me.

[LostinVA]

10. Every sixth Sunday, yes

At Applebee's during Leap Year!

Nor do I, Orrex, nor do I.

[JustAnotherGen]

8. I AM a UU

And I think it's fine.

We are open, accepting, and affirming. And most UU's reject the Nicene Creed. We tend to focus on the birth of Yeshua as opposed to a bloody death and resurrection(?).

And most that I meet with each Sunday? We hold a true value that all human beings are equal, especially our tiniest and most precious ones. What's wrong with breast feeding a little member of our Potluck Church during service?


Psssst - Neither the church I converted to UU'ism in, nor the one I attend now has a 'crying' room. So where do our youngest members go whose parents want them to gather every Sunday with people who come from all walks of life, all shades of human skin tones, heterosexuals and homosexuals. . .


Half kidding here - but how do honestly say we are open and affirming if we aren't open and affirming to women and their children?

[LostinVA]

13. I adore UUs!

Haruka and I were married by DU's very own UU minister, Pacifist Patriot.

[focusfan]

9. I would like to see more of it.

[NNN0LHI]

11. How do you guys hear the sermon with all that slurping going on?

:hi:

[Lex]

12. No, I like to hear screaming hungry infants instead.

:P

[LostinVA]

14. You made me shriek with laughter!

[blondie58]

15. well, gee no- seeing as that is way the Lord thought would be

the best way and most nutritious to feed babies. And as a former nursing mother, it is hands down the easiest!

[LostinVA]

16. Have you ever seen some of the DU breastfeeding threads?

:scared:

That's why I laughed when I read the website.

I agree with you 100%.

[blondie58]

17. it is one of natures best inventions

have a crying infant on an airline flight? No problem, just whip out a nipple and voila- you've got instant silence- well, except for the noisy little slurps that a baby lets out. It is so natural, I don't know why people freak over it. Now, I always put a light blanket over us, for modesty, which worked fine, except for when my child played around with her hand while feeding, possibly exposing us.

[CTyankee]

22. Uh, what's the problem on DU breastfeeding threads?

Most folks know that breast is best (unless there is a reason the mother can't, and that happens)?

[JerseygirlCT]

18. No problem with me

Actually, there's nothing more beautiful than a nursing baby.

[msongs]

19. hmm most churches do not allow eating or drinking during the service.

if that's the case it should apply to everyone without prejudice.

Msongs

[gollygee]

20. Babies, whether bottle or breastfed, are almost always excluded from that rule

Also, in most states, if it is legal for both the mother and baby to be someplace, it is legal for the mother to breastfeed the baby there.

[GreenPartyVoter]

21. I go to a conservative church but we let our kids eat in the sanctuary.

[Telly Savalas]

34. Is it better to let the baby cry, or should parents of a newborn simply not attend?

[New Earth]

23. hey where in NJ are you?

do you go to the Cherry Hill church? That's where I go. Just wondering if I know you. If you don't want to reply here, just PM me.
I just joined a few weeks ago :)

[The Straight Story]

24. My wife breastfed for over 2 years

If people have a problem with that, then...well...I think they are the problem :)

Planes, restaurants, etc - when a baby needs to eat it needs to eat.

[Evoman]

25. It's not fair. If your going to give some food to one person, you have to give some to everyone.

Sharing....Jesus recommended, God approved.

[flvegan]

26. Sweet Mary breastfeeding Jesus...

wait, she'd probably get kicked out of other churches for that.

[LeftyMom]

27. I'd have a hard time singing with my mouth full, I think. nt

[damntexdem]

28. I doubt that any UU church would fail to welcome it.

If so, its leadership needs to be turned out of office.

[Marrah_G]

29. I wouldn't care

[RB TexLa]

30. I don't care to see small children eat from any source

[dropkickpa]

31. How dare they? It unchristian!

[TahitiNut]

32. Gadzooks!!! What are they??? Mammals???!?!

Krikey ... who'da thought? :crazy: :silly:

[applegrove]

35. Go UUs!

[Ravy]

36. Probably just for their babies. nt