It is easy to breastfeed when away from home. You do not have
to pack bottles of formula, and can stay away longer than planned
if necessary. You can drape a jacket or baby blanket over your
shoulder or wear a shirt that you can lift from the waist or
unbutton from the bottom while nursing your baby. You do not
have to be embarrassed about breastfeeding; you can keep your
breasts covered while nursing. If nursing when away from home
makes you uncomfortable, offer your baby a bottle of expressed
milk (milk you pump out of your breasts) or formula during those
times.
Remember, in New York State, YOU
HAVE THE RIGHT TO BREASTFEED ANY PLACE YOU CHOOSE.
If family,
friends or even people you do not know say that your breastfeeding
makes them uncomfortable, tell them your breastfeeding is
healthy for your baby because it helps prevent diseases and
allergies.
