Get ready for a familiar tale that’s as old as time—or at least as old as the debate over public breastfeeding! For some reason, strangers still think they can dictate how mothers feed their infants in public spaces. It’s baffling, really. In a recent incident, new mom Bella Thompson found herself on the receiving end of an unnecessary request while breastfeeding her two-month-old at a local office.
While visiting an H&R Block on a military base with a friend, Bella shared her experience on social media, saying, “I was breastfeeding my baby when the manager approached me and asked if I could cover up with a towel or something.” Shocked and a bit irritated, Bella raised her voice just enough to make her point clear: “No, but I do have a muslin you can use to cover your face if that makes you more comfortable. You might want to brush up on Georgia’s breastfeeding laws!”
And just like that, she delivered a mic drop moment that left the manager speechless. Surprisingly, he wasn’t interested in a face covering (who could blame him?), but instead, he asked Bella to leave. That’s when she decided it was time to teach this guy a lesson. “I called the Military Police to come and enlighten him on the law,” Bella wrote. “I’m glad they came and reiterated that I had every right to be there feeding my child.” Because, duh!
Since then, Bella has received tons of support online and a barrage of questions. She even took to YouTube to address the most common queries. When asked if the manager should be fired, she firmly stated, “No, I don’t want to take away anyone’s livelihood. He just needs some education.”
As for the notion of covering up in the future to avoid such awkward moments? Bella firmly said, “No way.” And to those who suggested she should simply wait until she got home to feed her baby, she and countless other moms had a good laugh. “My baby doesn’t care about my schedule!” she pointed out.
Kudos to Bella for standing up for what’s right and helping to normalize breastfeeding in public! If you want to read more about similar topics, check out this one of our other blog posts on home insemination kits.
In summary, Bella Thompson’s experience highlights the ongoing battle for breastfeeding rights in public spaces. Her firm yet humorous response to an unreasonable request serves as a reminder that mothers should never be made to feel ashamed of nourishing their children.