Article Category: Original Research
Published Online: Jun 09, 2022
Page range: 277 - 284
Received: Aug 30, 2021
Accepted: Feb 22, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.34763/jmotherandchild.20212504.d-21-00020
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Background
The aim of the study was to get to know polish women’s opinions and experiences regarding breastfeeding in public.
Material and methods
A one-time 11-question survey aimed at women during lactation or breastfeeding in the past who completed a paper questionnaire or online questionnaire on the website (
Results
90% of the surveyed women expressed the opinion that it should be possible to breastfeed in public, and 78% of women have had such an experience. Most often it was their own cars, a room for a mother and child, a hall or just a place available when there was a need to feed the child (e.g., a bench, cafe, toilet). About 10% of women faced criticism while breastfeeding in a public place, and 8.6% of women have never breastfed the child out of the house due to the lack of proper place and conditions, embarrassment and no sympathy from other people.
Conclusion
Taking into account the benefits of long-term breastfeeding and the comfort of breastfeeding women, their children and the environment, it is necessary to create dedicated places for breastfeeding in public places.