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Galley Gossip: A question (and a poll) about breastfeeding on the airplane {Gadling}
Dec 2nd 2008 5:05PM Heather good point!
If the plane departs from Vermont and the mother is asked to cover up, I think she's legally allowed to say that the airline violated Vermont law.. Not entirely sure, though!
I think only one state allows any limitations to be placed on a nursing mom.. Can't remember which one, but it only protects nursing in public places until the child is 12mos. In all other states mom is protected. Yay! :)
Galley Gossip: A question (and a poll) about breastfeeding on the airplane {Gadling}
Dec 2nd 2008 1:42PM Great article!
Just a few short notes: covering up is not "required" and should only be done if mom feels that it's the only way that she can be comfortable. Usually not "covering up" with a blanket is far more discrete! I actually nursed my son while working on a friend's computer. He was sitting right there while I was nursing my toddler. I even switched sides! Later that day my husband and I went out to get dinner with him and we were all talking about random parenting things and I brought up the topic of breastfeeding. He was shocked to hear that I still breastfed. And I was nursing right next to him for a good 20 minutes earlier that day.
Also note that the airline is not allowed to ask you to leave or cover up in most circumstances. To do so breaks most state laws. Some states such as Vermont even allow the mom to sue an airline for asking such a thing.
