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Interestingly enough the countries with the strictest dress code for women, has
the most liberal view of breastfeeding. On the other side of the coin, US
has very liberal dress codes & has the narrowest views on breastfeeding.
Article needed about how North America differs from the rest of the world in
breastfeeding views
Breastfeeding in public around the world
This is a collection of notes about attitudes towards public breastfeeding in
different countries around the world. On this page are comments from Americas,
Asia, Australia, and Africa.
Breastfeeding in public in European countries
This is a collection of notes about attitudes towards public breastfeeding in
different countries around the world. On this page are European countries.
Attitudes to breastfeeding around the world
National Percentages of Breastfeeding at Three to Four Months
Breastfeeding in Islam
Muslim women are encouraged to breastfeed their babies for two whole years
The Importance Of Breastfeeding To The Muslim Child
"The mothers shall give suck to
their offspring for two whole years, if the father desires to complete the term.
But he shall bear the cost of their food and clothing on equitable terms…If they
both decide on weaning, by mutual consent, and after due consultation, there is
no blame on them. If ye decide on a foster-mother for your offspring there is no
blame on you, provided ye pay (her) what ye offered, on equitable terms. But
fear Allah and know that Allah sees well what ye do." (2:233)
Breastfeeding In Jordan
It wasn't until we were boarding the plane to leave that my questions were more
fully answered. There sat a veiled woman, dressed head to toe in black, with one
breast fully exposed in order to nurse her baby. On the surface, this woman and
I were separated by culture, language, customs, and dress, yet we were connected
by the same intimate bond that has joined women since the beginning. We were
breastfeeding mothers
Muslim Mom's Breastfeeding FAQ
As one breastfeeding mother put it, "Using formula because it
is "just as good," when breast milk is free is like turning down a scholarship
to Harvard to pay for community college."
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