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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perdix 29

Bad news, boss, it looks like milk prices are sagging and the bottom might drop out unless supports are not put in place right away. I know you're the titular head of this company, but our clients need to be informed that we find milk production to be an unattractive option at this time.

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DiruKitty18 8

I don't have a problem with people breast feeding in public, as long as they have a blanket to cover up and are respectful about it. Although in the work-place and esspecially during something like a serious meeting, she was being highly inapropriate.

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ajeppsen 25

There should be a different category for bosses

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Tempest559 12

op: "I skipped lunch today, can I get a taste?" Who's awkward now?!

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jensilvestri 3

Grow up. I think the real atrocity here is your use of the word "whilst."

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smydiwannafthata 5

If TV has taught me anything, you have not seen the breast until you see the nipple. In this case, since the nipple was in the baby's mouth, its all OK.

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DeafCountryMama 3

Just so you know, breastfeeding in public is a protected right. Breastfeeding is also natural. Babies also do not like to be covered with blankets (not matter how light) because they become hot. This is neither a YDI or YLS. Rather, this is a perfect example how some people are sometimes too immature to handle certain situations. OP, YOU are the one that is immature. Even Mary breastfed Jesus in public. Your boss is awesome for being comfortable enough in her skin to nurse her child and to her child's comfort.

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melodywarner17 0

I completely and wholeheartedly disagree. Regardless of ones opinion on breast feeding, it is 100% unprofessional to do that while in a business meeting and would make almost anyone uncomfortable. The baby shouldn't have even been there in the first place, but she could have postponed the meeting and breasted in peace.

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isaiaah 6

Tell her your thirsty, might get a drink to;)

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KiddNYC1O 20

Haha. That's nastyyy.

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