Why Not Just Breastfeed in Private?

"After 18 months of uneventfully nursing my daughter Elle as we go about our daily lives, I’d never received so much as a dirty look from anyone, anywhere.  It’s not shocking. Among the highly educated here in New England, baby-wearing and breastfeeding are en vogue.

"But I was just told by the director of my daughter’s daycare that, on the rare occasion when I need to nurse Elle at daycare before leaving for the day, it would be appreciated if I not do so in the toddler room. Smack in the middle of World Breastfeeding Week [A], no less.

"I was told that they just don’t want other families to feel uncomfortable. Perhaps I could nurse Elle in the car?"