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Breastfeeding in public and at work

Can I breastfeed in public and at work?


Yes. More information on your right to breastfeed in public and at work is provided on the Mothers' rights and Breastfeeding-friendly workplaces pages.


I don’t like breastfeeding in public at café’s etc. Any suggestions?


Look for facilities that accommodate breastfeeding mothers ahead of time. For example family rooms in large malls and department stores are often available and investigating these during pregnancy may ease anxiety and increase confidence to get ‘out-and-about’ once baby is born.

Other strategies that breastfeeding mothers find useful include using muslins and shawls to shield the breast and baby when breastfeeding out and about in public. Giving thought (ahead of time) to the type of clothing to wear can make the practicalities of breastfeeding in public easier which is another reason why many mothers invest in maternity bras.
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