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'''הנקה''' (בלעז: breastfeeding) היא הזנת תינוקות וילדים קטנים בחלב אם ישירות מ[[שד|שדי]] ה[[אישה]].
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Negative perception of breastfeeding in social settings has led some women to feel discomfort when breastfeeding in public.[130] Public breastfeeding is forbidden in some places, not addressed by law in others, and a granted legal right in others. Even given a legal right, some mothers are reluctant to breastfeed,[131][132] while others may object to the practice.[133] Some public places and workplaces, rooms for mothers to nurse in private have been designated.
The invention of formula was hypothesized as a way for western culture to adapt to negative perceptions of breastfeeding.[134] The breast pump offered a way for mothers to supply breast milk with most of formula feeding's convenience and without enduring possible disapproval of nursing.[135]
Western society tends to perceive breasts in sexual terms instead of for their biological purpose.[136] This view led many to object to breastfeeding because of the implicit association between infant feeding and sex.[137] Many women feel embarrassed to breast-feed in public.[131] These negative cultural connotations may reduce breastfeeding duration.[131][138][139][140] Maternal guilt and shame is often affected by how a mother feeds her infant. These feelings result from her inability to behave according to her definition of a "good mother". These feelings occur in both bottle- and breast- feeding mothers, although for different reasons. Bottle feeding mothers may feel that they should be breastfeeding.[141] Conversely, breastfeeding mothers may feel forced to feed in uncomfortable circumstances. Some may see breastfeeding as, “indecent, disgusting, animalistic, sexual, and even possibly a perverse act."[136] Advocates use "nurse-ins" to show support for breastfeeding in public.[130] Some advocates emphasize providing women with education on breastfeeding's benefits as well as problem-solving skills.[141]
If someone criticizes breastfeeding in public, the La Leche League offers a few ways to respond:
Ignore the comment or change the subject.
Share information on breastfeeding with the other person.
Make a joke about the situation or yourself to lighten the mood.
Show that you are recognizing the person's viewpoint by asking further questions without agreeing or responding to the criticism.
Be empathetic — show that you understand the other person's feeling and meaning.[142]