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Author Topic: Breast Feeding in Public  (Read 1204 times)
Alice
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« on: 19 December 2000, 23:24:00 pm »

I have recently arrived in Singapore with a 2 month old baby and am looking for information with regards to breast feeding in public. Is it acceptable?
I have been told that there are facilities in Forum and Raffles City. Are there facilities elsewhere?
Thanks in advance for the information.
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Breast Fed
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« Reply #1 on: 19 December 2000, 23:56:00 pm »

I have a 17 month old and b/feed in public...not a problem! You'll find in Asia you are less likely - dare I say not at all likely - to find anyone taking offence to b/feeding.
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« Reply #2 on: 20 December 2000, 8:04:00 am »

I, too, have a nursing toddler and have had no problems nursing in public.  As I am a veteran nurser (this year marks year 6 doing so), I don't even bother looking for special facilities or changing rooms.  Granted, I think I manage rather discretely in that most people think that my child is just resting in my arms instead of nursing.  Worldwide, I find that people, given their choice between a crying little one and a silent nursing little one, are happy to have you work a little nursing magic.  Here in Singapore, it sure makes the taxi rides a little more peaceful.
For breastfeeding support, you can contact the Breastfeeding Mothers Support Group listed in the phone pages.  I also understand that there is a La Leche League in Singapore.  My understanding is that the former tends to be made up of locals going back to work and the latter has more ex-patriate moms.  Good luck and don't worry about nursing your little one.

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« Reply #3 on: 21 December 2000, 15:10:00 pm »

I BFIP everywhere and have never heard a negative comment or gotten a funny look.  I am very discreet, though, so I'm sure no one realizes what I'm doing.  

La Leche League Singapore meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month on the East Coast and on the 3rd Tuesday of the month in a central location.  The groups here are mainly expats, although we do have Singaporean and working mother members as well.  If you'd like more information, please e-mail me.

Larissa

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