Breast-feeding, on the rise, remains an issue in pews
Jesus was breast-fed. It’s a point often made by mothers who want to breast-feed in church but know others would prefer that they retreat to the nursery or find an out-of-the-way bench. Another point they make: breast-feeding is part of God’s plan—so why not do it in church?
“Breasts were made to feed a baby,” said Misti Ryan, a Christian and a lactation consultant in Texas, whose business has a cross in its logo.
A mother can breast-feed modestly and should be allowed to nurse in church if she wants to, said Ryan, who has nursed five children in her Baptist congregation.
