Breastfeeding in US???

Question

I'll be travelling to the US with my baby & I hear about all these mamas there getting treated poorly when trying to breastfeed in public. It makes me nervous about unwanted comments from strangers if I need to feed my baby. I really don't know what to expect so I thought I'd ask. Are people really that rude to nursing mamas?

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No one has ever said anything to me. One guy stared for far too long, but no one has ever been rude. In fact, I was at the shore on the beach nursing my baby and saw a mom with her daughter and her friend. The mon's friend said, "she should do that somewhere else, like the bathroom." And the mom said, "that's gross, do you eat in the bathroom?" And that was the end of it. No one said anything to me but I did overhear it. I love that a stranger stuck up for me and my baby. 
Don't worry, you'll be fine :) Have an awesome trip! And remember, it's legal. So if anyone says anything, know you're well within your rights!

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It's the law that you can feed your baby anywhere anytime.  you have rights here. If someone doesn't like it that's their problem. Good luck !

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I've never been confronted. I've also never exposed my breast in full view of other people. I try to find a quiet place turned from the public.

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Shoot I used to walk around bf my baby while grocery shopping :) it's the law that u may breastfeed anywhere anytime, however some people and places are not as open minded and comfortable so just bring a cover of some sort if u feel uncomfortable

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I've been on both ends of this, most of the time people are cool other times I've had things said to me or overheard things. I've only been asked to leave once that was in a restaurant and I made the guy look like a complaint ass to the point the GM came over and comped our entire bill. Most people don't seem bothered but there's always the occasional A hole. Just know that you have every right to feed your child uncovered wherever you see fit.

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So far I've only ever gotten positive comments and if someone was to ever say anything to me negative I would either ignore them or try to inform them

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I'm interested in hearing how your experiences with bf are in the U.S. I hope that your trip is fun and that you don't run into any issues!

Breastfeeding in US???

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