The debate over public breastfeeding continues in 2023. Many agree it can be hard for mothers to stay covered, especially in hot weather. “Simply put, it’s too hot for both mother and child,” the article notes. Mothers need to feel secure feeding their babies whenever they are hungry.

Breastfeeding is natural and essential. It provides nutrition, strengthens growth, and helps develop a bond between mother and child. The act is “lovely and natural” and supports both physical and emotional health.

Opinions vary, but a mother has the right to feed her child publicly. Some are unbothered, while others feel uncomfortable. Melanie Dudley, a Texas mother, responded cleverly when a stranger told her to cover up while nursing.

In 2018, Melanie’s three-month-old needed lunch at an 86°F restaurant in Cabo San Lucas. She was discreet, but a man asked her to cover up. Melanie explained, “I did have the cover on, but it was so hot. It was like, 95 degrees, and my little baby was sweating.” She then placed the cover over her head instead, making the restaurant erupt in laughter.

A photo of Melanie went viral, shared over 225,000 times. Her story highlights the ongoing debate: “It’s a woman’s right to breastfeed her child,” yet criticism continues. Breast milk may be “liquid gold,” but public judgment persists.