Rebecca_In the Slow Lane

 Breastfeeding supporters get excited when a politician/actor/presenter feeds her baby in public.  The beauty of social media means that good news travels fast.  The fact that this basic act is news at all is what’s newsworthy.  Shaming and respecting in equal measure follows every breastfeeding article, photo and video.  It’s how babies get their food, drink, vitamins and comfort.  So why all the fuss? My sister-in-law was handed a “thank you for breastfeeding in public” card, acknowledging how this helps other nursing mums to feel comfortable to feed while out and about.   Indeed, I now don’t hesitate to unbutton a blouse, or lift a t-shirt, feeding my little one wherever he needs it.   But, I wasn’t always like this. My first public breastfeed was on a hot September afternoon when my eldest was about four weeks old, in a park near our over-heated home.   I was incredibly anxious and kept putting it off.   I had struggled with the latch and sharp pains.   Beyond flustered, I f