This is my story. Im not even familiar with this site, so it is most certainly not a marketing ploy.

This is just awful. I am so sorry this happened to you. I too am a breastfeeding Mommy and I know what significant chunk of my day goes toward feeding my child. To be treated like its a shameful act is such an ignorant and rude response. The police should help defend our rights. Such a natural act should not be demonized.

Wow, Nancy, you apparently know nothing about copyright law. Posting an image in a public forum does not magically grant rights to anyone other than the original owner.

If the original picture is not yours, you don't get to watermark it and claim you own it. You have permission to *share* it; that's not the entirety of the copyright.

You can't say in the post that you own the picture and then in the comments say you don't.

Your only way out is if the copyright holder gave you permission to make derivative works; THOSE could be copyright by you.

You are obviously misinformed about copyright laws. She absolutely owns that photo and should watermark it. You shouldn't speak to something you obviously know nothing about. Here is an example of someone who was sued. http://www.blogher.com/bloggers-beware-you-can-get-sued-using-photos-your-blog-my-story

This is outrageous. It happens all the time but it is completely unacceptable. I cannot believe the way people act about breastfeeding. I just don't understand why it upsets people so much! I wish there was something to be done (besides standing up for our rights and nursing wherever we are without shame) that we could all do to change things.

As a mother who breastfed her child I understand the importance of that. However the act of breastfeeding by nature is private shared time between mother and child. It would be nice for lounges to be placed for this instead of the choice of a bathroom or out in public. Which I would not be comfortable with either myself.

I agree with the first comment this is a fake marketing hoax. There is nothing on the DE FB page about this Diana H that is on there looks way different then in this picture.

Def not a marketing "hoax" they posted my picture with Diana's statement where is clearly states that it is a picture if her sister..me...Jessica h....we are by affiliated with any business just moms who want to raise awareness about the ass backward society we live in and it's ass backwards views on breastfeeding ,namely , in public.

I look different because this pic is of my sister. There were three of us there and i TOOK this pic. It somehow got mislabeled as me being the subject of the pic. Feel free to look up my personal fb page for more info on our harassment. Diana Hitchens. Or my sisyers page Jessica Hitchens. Or the friend that vBulletin was with us Autumne Murray

Wow - they took down their whole FB page!!!

"Concord Mall" FB is riddled with obnoxious posts and appears fake or hacked. Just sayin

You have a legal, protected right to breastfeed in a public place, however, you do not have a legal right to continue to protest on private property. A nurse-in is a protest. Protests are covered under free speech, but that only applies to public property. On private property, if the owner does not wish for you to speak/protest in a certain way, they have the legal right to ask you to leave or have you arrested for trespassing. Just some food for thought.

Oooh, they have a family bathroom, with a BENCH you can sit on. They're classy. And calling them "tits". Yeah, way to be professional. There's more breast hanging out in the pictures in Hollister and other similar stores than a breastfeeding mother shows.

I think ppl like you only feed into the ppl who are so narrow minded and ignorant. How comfortable are you eating with your face covered? A breast is not meant to be a sexual organ.

I agree with darlee. Keep it modest in public please. I breastfed my son but I would not like to do it in public without modest cover or in a cramped bathroom. Just as you have your rights to pop it out and feed your offspring...what about others rights to not have to be subject to that?

Why should I have to avert my eyes?

It's nice that your child will allow you to quietly cover them up. How swell for you. My little girl wiggles and smiles and makes mmm yum yum noises while she is at my breast. I can keep a cover over her and can't muffle her. I feel compelled to find quiet places to feed my child because of people like you. I just can't bring myself to feed her in the bathroom. It feels like I am being shamed by society if I do that.

Delaware law is protecting you inside that mall.
The law states: "§ 312 Breast-feeding, Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, a mother shall be entitled to breast-feed her child in any location of a place of public accommodation, wherein the mother is otherwise permitted

A public accomodation under DE law is defined as: (12) A "place of public accommodation" means any establishment which caters to or offers goods or services or facilities to, or solicits patronage from, the general public. This definition includes state agencies, local governement agencies, and state-funded agencies performing public functions. This definition shall apply to hotels and motels catering to the transient public, but it shall not apply to the sale or rental of houses, housing units, apartments, rooming houses or other dwellings, nor to tourist homes with less than 10 rental units catering to the transient public."

I'd sue the mall and the cops and hope they make it illegal in DE to mess with any breastfeeding mother.

I ALWAYS carry a copy of the law on me, because I HAVE been harrassed for nursing my daughter in a parking lot before (inside my own car.) I live in Delaware, they are ignorant of their own laws!

Are people seriously trying to call this a hoax? She had the law on her because she was participating in the nurse in. The hundreds of us across the country who participated were encouraged to bring a copy of our state bf laws in case we were harassed. This is most definitely not a hoax. I hope these security officers and the admin of the fb page all issue public apologies.

The national media is picking up this story. Give it 24 hours and then google it. You will see it is no hoax.

NBC news left a comment on this blog with their phone number for the poster to call. See above, comment by John Taylor.

I agree completely. The Mall was wrong, but going there looking for a fight is ridiculous and actually looks bad upon the whole plight of breast feeding tolerance. You have children now, please grow up :-(

Forced acceptance is neither tolerance nor compassion and that doesn't change just because you might be in the right. The best way to promote both tolerance and compassion is to live as the example.These ladies planned to have a breast feeding sit-in, which means they went there specifically when their children were hungry just to feed in public, hence - FORCED acceptance was their OBJECTIVE. They were ready for a fight - not being compassionate to others at all. People who haved 'prepared to fight' usually have plenty of attitude packing. Just sayin'...

One statement for all those who are pressuring women to "cover up" whilst feeding their infants:
I've seen the sentiment paraded about that people who are uncomfortable with the natural act of nursing shouldn't have to see a semi-exposed breast or, gasp, a brief flash of nipple. Why aren't any of you considering the RIGHTS of the infants to feed on demand whenever they are hungry, whether the mother has a nursing shawl or not? Even those who state they've breastfed their children never actually mention the discomfort the infants may feel under a hot cover [even a lighter sheet can make babies sweat while nursing], or even the potential illnesses they may contract by being forced to nurse in a germ-ridden bathroom?
The point here is that we should be free to feed our children no matter where we are or what we're wearing, but moreso that our children DESERVE the respect and consideration to be comfortable during the time they require sustenance.
So, say you don't need to see that--but my child's NEED to eat trumps your discomfort any day of the week, month, year, millennium!

First of all, assuming these women were there with their boobs hanging out, shoving them in people's faces is ridiculous- and the fact that you were assuming it shows you don't have a "respectful" view of others breastfeeding. A woman who was nursing outside a Hollister store COVERED UP was yelled at and harrassed. In response, hundreds of women across the country went to their local Hollister stores and nursed their babies-- respectfully- some were covered, some were not- I do not believe any were walking around topless or shoving their boobs in people's faces. I'm extrememly proud of any mom (and supporters accompanying them) who participated. The way this mall behaved was appalling and they should apologize.

I completely agree with you! There's nursing covers and blankets for these things!

I am currently a breast feeding mother. As I do not agree with how the mall and security handled this. I feel like those women should have at least went to their car to feed the babies. I agree that one should not expose themselves like that in public, I sure enough wodnt do it and I'm a breastfeeding mom! There's places you can do this and in front of everyone isn't it. I feel very strongly about this.

I agree with mall security if the women were exposing themselves for others to see. Its one thing to cover it up but to allow others to see it is disrespectful. I have seen women in malls trying to conceal it and had no problem but I wouldnt want to see some womans breast hanging out for the world to see. Theres also nothing wrong with going into the family bathroom to feed your child. Someone made a comment for people to cover their head while eating.
Well theres a difference there, people arent eating from a breast. People arent allowed to smoke in the mall because because it may offend others so what makes breast feeding so different? People have a choice as to what they want to see or be around. Get over it.

You are sincerely equating breastfeeding with second-hand smoke exposure?! Need I say more?

Wow, Shelly, "people aren't allowed to smoke in malls because they might offend someone"?!? No, people aren't allowed to smoke in malls because second-hand smoke KILLS people. Mamas feeding their babies are not going to kill anyone.

Seriously..There's give and take for everyone to be happy. Sure you shouldnt be bullied for breastfeeding but you shouldnt do it right out front of a businesses entrance. You dont have to go to the bathroom but you dont have to do it right for all to see. This isn'tjust an issue of adults being mature about the situation. Some parents don't want thier small children seeing this. Instead of the bickering and simple mindedness on both sides of the issue, I say meet in the middle and find a solution for everybody. For example, maybe have designated areas throughout malls for this. You have to go to the restroom to dispose, you have to go to a changing room to change, this shouldn't be all that much different but of course I'll just get angry women on my case for my post instead of any real action being taking place rather than complaining to the media.

I'm sorry, this is such an ignorant response:(
How sad.

what i find most appalling about all of this is that Hollister practically uses porn pictures in their advertising...They should be ashamed of themselves. GO BREASTFEEDING MOMMIES!!!

This is true, but in this case, this was the Facebook that was linked from the official mall website. Most faked celebrity/business pages don't have such luxuries of misleading the public.

Just because you can [breastfeed in public], doesn't mean you should.

Reporters have a right to stand on the sidewalk, but if there is a crime scene/parade/repair work there, it's usually blocked off and people are asked to step away. Does that mean they should make a fuss and protest their right to stand wherever they want? No. Respectful people politely (and quietly) step back. I cannot believe how childish this protesting behaviour is. Can't get what you want? Protest.
No wonder kids are growing up with such an entitlement attitude.

Nobody is telling these mothers NOT to breastfeed. They just want them to move elsewhere. Why is that such a big deal? Were the mothers banned from the mall? No.

I'm appalled that someone that calls themselves "Jesus-loving" has such a self-righteous attitude. Shame on you.

SELF-RIGHTEOUS??? ENTITLEMENT ATTITUDE??? Are you serious about this?

How in the world is it childish to want to be able to feed your child the way G-d intended?

"Respectful people politely (and quietly) step back"?!?! No. Respectful people understand that a mother is providing the best nutrition and bonding experience possible for her baby, THE WAY G-D INTENDED.

What is childish and exuding an air of entitlement, however, is demanding a mother feed her child in a dirty, bacteria filled public bathroom because you are not comfortable enough with the human body to understand what is happening, and expect people to bend to your whims.

And where would you have them move to? A bathroom or a random cramped dressing room? Also, protesting is not "childish". I assume you feel the March on Washington for Civil Rights in the 60's was "childish". These women didn't whip their boobs out and shove them in your face. They discretely feed their child. Shame on you for not just looking away and moving on.

Its not just about adults seeing it and not being comfortable or w.e. THERE ARE CHILDREN SEEING IT! Do you suggest parents who are not resdy to have that talk with their kids or have kids too young to understand not take thier children into public places because you dumb whores cant go into a secluded area? You dont have to go to a bathroom and you sure the fuck don't have to do it in the middle of the place gor everyone to see. Get mad at me idc just get it into your thick retarded skulls that the issue isnt grown ups who don't want to see it because they don't like it. Take your fat asses to a corner or keep your slutty legs closed

I'm sorry, aren't these same poor innocent children in a MALL? With giant Victoria's Secret ads and Abercrombie push up bras for 10yr olds? And what talk are you so afraid to have with children? How babies eat? Some seriously controversial topics there! You must want to wait until they are at least 18 to discuss FOOD with your children!

Dude.... clearly you are the one with issues. You think someone breastfeeding in public is wrong yet using the term "retarted" is ok? Not cool.

lol...glad that works for you. sorry, its not so easy for all of us. my daughter still exsposes herself "feeding" her baby doll after witnessing a brwast feeding mom RIGHT as we enter our mall. thats rude

You do know that you named yourself "dumb whores", right? I see by your clearly limited vocabulary that an actual adult discussion would be over your head, so I won't bother.

Jaime, why not have that conversation with your 6 YEAR OLD daughter? Why not give her the guidance and respect that she deserves. This is a natural and absolutely beautiful thing that we as mothers have the ability to share, embrace that WITH her ,don't be afraid, don't make it a big deal, and don't project that onto her, why hide and shelter her? I find that very odd.

After reading all this, I feel like education is the issue. Breastmilk is the best thing we can do for our babies and feeding them on demand is necessary. Anyone that disagrees is sadly mistaken and uneducated.

It should be allwed anywhere, any time. Period.

And yet this thread became a question of copyright laws. Sad. We have so, so far to go still. We are fat, sick and nearly dead and yet we still frown upon breastfeeding and encourage high fructose corn syrup as a replacement becasue we don't want our daughters or husbands to see? Your husband loves those breasts because it is a primal instinct. Same as feeding our young.

Go to college, take a nutrition course. Educate yourself.