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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fordman22 0

She could of at least offered you a taste lol

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AcieMcG 21

Ohhhh, that's what my breasts are for? Silly me, just thinking they were for the sexual satisfaction of my partner and a measure of self worth.

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pipc 10

That's what breasts are for, that's their function first and foremost. Get over it.

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AmethystRain 20

I hate the uppity mothers that have to make a huge deal about breast feeding. Many of them do it in front of people (without covering up) just because they want to provoke a response and then bitch at others for "impeding on their right". Just stfu and do it, but have some consideration for others.

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bankrupt 15

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU Amythestrain. You have hit the nail right on the head.

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monnanon 13

No they dont, there may be a small minority that want a reaction but the early days are hard enough with wanting to start a moral crusade. Most breastfeeding mothers are on their guard for nasty comments because its so rife but I doubt they are looking for a response. As for covering up, most of the breast is covered by the child and the mothers clothes, there is no need for a shawl that makes the whole thing more obvious, at most all you will see is a bit of flesh. Most people I know cover up while the baby is latching because they feel exposed, once baby is latched there is no more need until they come off the breast again.

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shadowPlayer 6

Go take your lunch in a filthy public bathroom with little to no immunity and see how much fun that is.

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AmethystRain 20

No one's saying to "take their lunch in a public bathroom". I'm saying for some of these women to stop being ******* drama queens and acting like you're some kind of feminist hero just because you breastfeed your kid. It doesn't make you any better of a parent than the mother who uses formula, or the mother who pumps before she leaves the house, so please get off your high and mighty horses. Most women have the decency to excuse themselves, to use a blanket/shirt, or to even do it in a way that draws as little attention as possible to themselves, and I fully support those women. My irritation is more directed at those who do it JUST to prove a point, like "Look at me! Look at what I can do! And you can't say anything about it because that would make you an insensitive piece of shit!" Everyone knows your baby has to eat, but let's face it, there are many of you who are more concerned with attention-mongering than you are about the welfare of your child. Yes, it's your right. Yes, you can do it in public. WE GET IT. Now get over it and stop making a production out of it.

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Spark_Slicker 19

WTF!? It couldn't have waited until AFTER she was done boob feeding her kid? Jeez, AT LEAST use a freaking blanket.

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edenianthe 7

Gee, that sucks...

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seanc722 2

All the people saying "ohh its natural" sure. I don't care if you breastfeed. But in the middle of a meeting? That is just straight up unprofessional, even if it is at a daycare.

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monnanon 13

It is unprofesional but it could have been the type of meeting were OP just needed to talk to the boss there and then rather than a scheduled one. If it was a scheduled one the thats a bit odd.

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ErinE0001 8

**** at work? Enjoy it OP. How often does that happen?

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MrRager7 1

She should have either excused herself and done that in private or rescheduled for later. That is unprofessional and something an employee should not have to deal with.

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