By Wubba87 - 27/06/2012 10:32 - United Kingdom - Liverpool

Today, I had to have a long and awkward meeting with my boss. It wouldn't have been too awkward though, if I didn't have to avoid staring at her exposed breast whilst she fed her 8 week old baby. FML
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Wubba87 12

Wow, didn't realise this would get so much attention so quickly. Thanks guys! Not suprised that this has stirred a debate on breast feeding as a whole though... To clarify, my boss has recently had a child (duh!) and has therefore been on maternity leave. This is the first time she's come back to work. I actually work in a research lab, and so my boss gathered myself and a few of my coworkers (a doctor and a PhD student) together in an office to discuss the progress of our research since she's been absent. I didn't mind having the meeting, I didn't mind that the kid was there too, and I definitley didn't mind her having to feed the child (nor do I ever mind when any woman has to do this, but especially in this case because she asked us all if it was OK to feed her before doing anything). But I have never had to work so hard on maintaining eye contact in my life! Awkward!

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the_true_batman 10

lol at people arguing over breast feeding Women should walk around topless all the time, that way everyone would be used to seeing breasts in public and it wouldn't seem so strange when women did it to breast feed.

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rainbowsforall 7

Breast feeding is one of the most natural parts of being human. I believe it is healthy and beneficial for both the mother and the child. However, i do not find it acceptable for the boss to be breast feeding during the meeting. I understand that the baby must eat therefore the boss can be reading emails or looking over research or whatever else she might have to that day and do it while feeding the baby so she can later have the meeting without the chance of making people uncomfortable. Beast feeding is natural and many can argue that in an ideal society women should be able to breast feed their babies whenever and wherever but we do not live in an ideal society. We live in a world where everyone has a different opinion and while some outrageous opinions we may tend to ignore, most opinions should be respected. I ama woman who most certainly plans to breastfeed when the time comes and to not be ashamed of it but if it were me standing in that office although i wouldn't storm out i can definetely relate with OP as i would feel slightly akward nd find it hard to keep my eyes averted.

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HollaWog 1

Ok, so nooo it's not very professional... But would you rather have baby screaming because it was hungry throughout the interview? Also breast milk is a thousand times more nutritious, and more delicious than formula. It would be like letting a 2yo drink soda all the time rather than fresh juice. Thats just ridiculous. It's unhealthy. And statistically, children that breast feed are healthier later on in life and are smarter. What is... Well... Kinda gross to think about but better for a work environment is to take her breast milk and put it in a bottle for the baby, and leave it at home with hubby or at a day care. Or just taken a few minutes to do that theeeenn talk to you if she had no other choice. I'm sorry OP. I grew up around midwives and nurses and a lot of children...*sigh*

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HollaWog 1

Ok just read more comment and OP you're pretty cool ;) yeah it can be hard to maintain eye contact, no shit you're not used to that kinda thing... And dudes out there saying that she should cover up, that isn't an option, the baby would be playing peekaboo with the blanket the ENTIRE time trying to get the blanket off. Not only is it hot but they baby likes to be able to see its mother (when it's awake that is)... How would you like to be stuck in a hot environment (because the baby is RIGHT up next to its mothers body and they are both generating heat) eating a hot meal like soup or something, in enjoyable company.... With a blanket over your head. >_>..... Breast feeding is a protected right and privilege, and as I stated in my last comment, no it's not exactly professional, but as OP stated, she asked first. That negates the unprofessionalism.

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profligatesoul 18

She wants to hang it all out there then enjoy the show

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Rissa11 9

That's what breasts are made for, you immature ****.

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moofeybutt 0

I do not care who you are or where you breast feed. Until i have a child, i will not really understand and it will be very awkward to me. Especially if it is boss to co-worker. I will forever and always find that awkward.

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kaylabunny1999 22

What happened to maternity leave? Why is the baby at work at just 8 weeks old? And i *love* how men shame women for breast feeding in public but showing cleavage and such is no big deal? Hold shit grow up babies have to eat too.

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ElaborateScheme 14

I think she was just trying for you to ask for a share

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