A Mom Faces Harsh Criticism for Public Breastfeeding — People Claim She Just “Wants Men’s Attention”

Breastfeeding is a natural and vital aspect of life, and one courageous young mother is standing up for her right to nurse openly in public without covering up. At just 18 years old, she has begun shedding light on the challenges she faces while feeding her 2-year-old, offering a heartfelt and empowering perspective.

Strangers cast unwelcome stares in her direction.

Shania O’Neill confidently breastfeeds her daughter wherever necessary. She explained, ’’It could be anywhere; the tram, bus, a restaurant, I could be pushing the [stroller] in a shop and I’ll feed her wherever we are.’’

Online opinions were divided, with many disliking her breastfeeding publicly. One commented, ’’It’s offensive in public.’’ Another added, ’’A little cover would do or is she just wanting men’s attention?’’

Despite her confidence, the young mother admits that she frequently draws unwanted stares and comments from strangers, an experience she finds deeply frustrating. She remarked, “Boobs are for feeding babies. It’s a natural thing.”

The Gen Z mom expanded on her viewpoint, saying, “I don’t get why people think it’s me looking for attention. I am just doing something so natural that was seen as normal 60 years ago.”

She highlights the importance of breastfeeding.

The young mother never imagined she would one day become a social media advocate for public breastfeeding. In fact, she admits she initially felt uncertain about it. In fact, she admits that she ’’never planned on breastfeeding.’’ But once O’Neill did it, she noted, ’’It completely changed me. It’s created such an amazing bond.’’

This young mom is unstoppable.

O’Neill revealed that she initially used a cover while breastfeeding but soon stopped because it felt uncomfortable. She explained, “It was hard with a blanket because I had to keep checking every 2 seconds underneath it. So now I don’t use one at all, and it’s much easier.”

O’Neill remains unwavering in her choice to breastfeed openly, despite the criticism she encounters. She pointed out, “You wouldn’t tell a woman feeding with a bottle to cover up the bottle.”

At just 18 years old, she urges other mothers to confidently exercise their right to breastfeed in public, regardless of judgment or societal opinions. Offering her advice, she said, “I’d recommend moms go into it without a care in the world. Your baby comes first.”

Shania O’Neill has sparked a vital conversation about the need for greater awareness and acceptance of breastfeeding practices. Another mother has also encountered harsh criticism and rude comments while attempting to normalize breastfeeding in public.