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Allaiter dans l’espace public : que dit la loi en France ?

Breastfeeding in public spaces: what does the law say in France?

In France, it is legal for mothers to breastfeed in public places, in accordance with Article L. 1111-1 of the Public Health Code. However, the absence of explicit legislation leads to varied interpretations and exposes mothers to comments or discrimination. Prejudices, such as the sexualization of breasts, lack of education or social discomfort, still make breastfeeding in public taboo.

Denying a mother the right to breastfeed in public is considered discrimination under Article 225-1 of the Penal Code, and victims can file a complaint or contact the Ombudsman. Comparatively, countries such as the United Kingdom and the Nordic countries are more normalizing this practice.

To improve the situation, awareness campaigns, training of professionals, creation of adapted spaces, and promotion of breastfeeding in the media are proposed. The objective is to guarantee mothers a caring environment to exercise their right to breastfeed without fear or judgment.

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