Although medical professionals and organizations promote breastfeeding as the healthiest choice for women and infants, the increasing number of controversial news stories about breastfeeding indicate that our culture is still plagued by quite a few antiquated and sexist notions that are taking a toll on mothers and babies.
A nationwide ”nurse-in” protest at Target stores is being staged by breastfeeding mothers in direct response to a Michelle Hickmans claim that she was harassed while trying to sit down and nurse her child in a Target store by several employees, and also on the phone by the manager when she called to complain.