In the City

When it comes to breastfeeding, Hong Kong is a city of contradictions. LIZ THOMAS shares an update on the #Ittasteslikelove campaign

community support – there have been too many stories of women forced to nurse in toilets and storerooms or told to cover up or even leave.

Cafes, bars and restaurants are frequented by different parts of society – a rare crossover of multiple worlds. That’s why #Ittasteslikelove is teaming up with businesses to ensure that breastfeeding is not just tolerated but actively supported. This in turn will stop people voicing their disapproval and perhaps lead them to reconsider their disapproval altogether.

So far, we have more than 100 places backing us. Gyms, salons and education centres have all got involved – read on to hear some of their thoughts about the campaign. Everyone involved is taking a stand against discrimination and pledging that their space is a safe space for those breastfeeding.

The city’s malls have wonderful nursing rooms, but these are few and far between – far better if we could embolden women to meet their children’s needs as they need to, rather than forcing them into the shadows. breast milk donations – within a few hours, enough had been offered to nurse her four-month-old for two weeks.

La Leche League HK holds regular meetings and provides outreach, while private lactation consultants such as Yvonne Heavyside are within easy reach.

#Ittasteslikelove takes a multi-pronged approach to normalising breastfeeding. Our Instagram focuses on beautiful nursing photography – we want mothers to celebrate and share this milestone, just as they do newborn and maternity shoots. Our vibrant Facebook page focuses on debate and discussion around breastfeeding.