17 Breastfeeding Friendly Cafes And Malls In KL All New Nursing Mothers Should Know

QUESTION: What is the harm with a mother feeding her child in public?

Mother's have it tough. And we don't make things easier when we gawk "awkwardly" or make such hurtful comments towards them. Most of the time it's our glares that turn mothers away from breastfeeding. Sometimes we do it unconsciously, but this is most probably due to the social stigma we've conformed to.

Anna Alicia, a mother of two, said she stopped breastfeeding her child only because she found it more and more difficult to find a secluded place to nurse without offending anyone.

It has been said babies who are breastfed pose a lower risk of asthma, obesity, diabetes and even allergies. To boot, it turns out breastfeeding also helps mummies lose weight!

The team believes that breastfeeding is a mother's right rather than a women's duty, which is why tables have turned and the duty is imposed on the government and public to create an environment that enables mother's to make an informed choice about nursing their child.

BFriendly says: An environment which accepts breastfeeding women and is willing to provide a private area for mothers to breastfeed. One thing's for sure, if you ever do spot the sticker above at any establishment, it's safe to say the place has been certified breastfeeding friendly.