Texas City mom allegedly kicked out of pool for breastfeeding baby, 'nurse-in' staged in support



>>Celebrities who breastfeed Misty Daugereaux posted on her Facebook page, "I got kicked out of Nessler Family Aquatica In TEXAS CITY today for BREASTFEEDING MY SON!"

>>Celebrities who breastfeed Misty Daugereaux posted on her Facebook page, "I got kicked out of Nessler Family Aquatica In TEXAS CITY today for BREASTFEEDING MY SON!" Photo: Misty Daugereaux/Facebook Photo: Misty Daugereaux/Facebook Image 1 of / 36 Caption Close Texas City mom allegedly kicked out of pool for breastfeeding baby, 'nurse-in' staged in support 1 / 36 Back to Gallery

A Texas City mother said she was forced to leave a public pool on Sunday for breastfeeding her 10-month-old baby in public. Supporters held a 'nurse-in' at the pool in protest.

Misty Daugereaux posted on her Facebook page, "I got kicked out of Nessler Family Aquatica In TEXAS CITY today for BREASTFEEDING MY SON!"

Daugereaux claimed that while she was soothing her crying child at the Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center, a life guard at the public pool told her she couldn't breastfeed at the public pool.

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She also stated that the pool manager to told her she had cover-up, follow the pool rules, or leave.

Daugereaux added in her post, "A TCPD Showed up and made me leave!" She claimed that she and was escorted out of the pool with her two sons and her nephew.

The City of Texas City issued a statement on Monday morning, stating:

We, the City of Texas City are reviewing the nursing concerns raised at the Nessler Pool and how it was addressed by our staff. We apologize to Misty Daugereaux as it is clear she was offended by how she was treated at our City Facility. City policies and procedures will be reviewed and revised as deemed necessary. Any deficiencies regarding our employee's actions will be addressed with further training.

Facebook supporters of Misty Daugereaux called for a 'nurse-in' at the pool Monday at 10 a.m.

A comment on the post claimed that several mothers showed up.

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