65% of British Mothers Refuse to Breastfeed in Public

Sky News reported today on a survey of more than 1200 British mothers conducted by Mother & Baby magazine. Here are some of the highlights:

• 65% said they would not breastfeed in public because they were worried about people looking at them.
• 60% said they do not think the UK is a breastfeeding-friendly country.
• 35% claimed they were forced to feed their baby in a toilet.
• 65% said they would be more likely to breastfeed in public if societal attitudes changed.
• 54% said they had been asked to leave a restaurant or cafe for breastfeeding.