I Photograph Breastfeeding Moms To Show That It Shouldn’t Be Taboo
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In honour of Mother’s Day this year, I decided to put together a breastfeeding series focusing on one of the many ways that mothers nurture, soothe, and comfort across the globe.
Breastfeeding has always been a topic I hold close to my heart. I find the miraculous way our bodies can grow, birth and nourish babies simply fascinating.
After three babies of my own, I know first hand that breastfeeding is not always simple or easy. It presents a series of challenges that range from physical to emotional. It is not for every mother, or for every child. Sometimes it isn’t even a choice. I respect and support the difficult decisions all mamas make to provide what is best for their babies.
Join me in celebrating the love present in these moments and uplifting Mommies everywhere. Happy Mother’s Day!!
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This project was inspired by an incident that occurred when I posted my first breastfeeding self-portrait on the internet
What absolutely baffled me is the negativity and blatant shaming that nursing mothers face daily, particularly when it stems from other women
I wear my own breastfeeding battle scars proudly
They prevented me from nursing my first baby the way I wanted, for as long as I wanted
The second time around was much easier
I was able to experience the incredible bond and euphoria through breastfeeding, that I had yearned to feel the first time
I took this self portrait when my younger daughter was starting to wean, so that I could have a tangible memory of those cherished moments
My self portrait encapsulates love and motherhood in all the little details I want to remember
It also stands for strength and perseverance in the name of challenges
It’s sometimes not even a choice and I respect and support the difficult decisions all mamas make to provide what is best for their babies
When I photograph mothers nursing their children I am overcome with a sense of peace that permeates my entire being
The connection and love present is powerful, organic, sometimes raw, but absolutely beautiful
I feel the need to celebrate and bring awareness to a topic that still remains as taboo as it is natural
Join me in celebrating the love present in these moments and uplifting Mommies everywhere
Happy Mother’s Day!
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so when you see a nipple it's considered "mature content"?? Still wondering why there is a taboo? Come on Fashion Life!
I'm with you Arty! It is meant for babies not mature audiences. :)
In this context (obviously)!
Obviously :D
Yeah! Mature content disappeared!
Oh my, I love this phrase!
it's not marked as mature on mine, maybe they fixed it...
They did, Heather! A day or two after it went viral! Thank goodness! <3
I don't get why you'd post this story about the beauty of breastfeeding, then put up "mature content" warnings on half of the photo's. Isn't the whole point of this to stop the taboo? This is completely hypocritical
I agree the point is to normalize boobies (and nipples) in the context of breastfeeding.
She might not have had a choice. It might be Fashion Life putting up the warnings and not the artist.
Yes, to clarify, it was certainly not me.
Will never understand why some people are put off by breastfeeding Moms. The human race would not have survived without them.
So true!!!! :)
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Why must you "understand it" at all? Can others not have their own opinion? Why is the right of breast feeders more important than the rights of those who do not, for WHATEVER reason , wish to be exposed to it?! Why is it so difficult for females to understand that a reason compromise is not to ignore the wishes of others and breast feed where ever and when ever they wish, but to wear clothing or a loose cover that considers others? Why is that so difficult? The answer is, because they believe their 'right' is more important. And every single time they try to force it onto someone else, people turn their backs. NOBODY can force people to change their opinion nor their comfort levels.
But anyone can look away. Yes. My baby's need to eat is more important than your discomfort. If you don't like something on TV you switch the channel. If seeing me feed my child offends you look away. I don't like you staring anyway. Covers aren't easy for everyone. The law supports breastfeeding moms. So mind your own business.
so when you see a nipple it's considered "mature content"?? Still wondering why there is a taboo? Come on Fashion Life!
I'm with you Arty! It is meant for babies not mature audiences. :)
In this context (obviously)!
Obviously :D
Yeah! Mature content disappeared!
Oh my, I love this phrase!
it's not marked as mature on mine, maybe they fixed it...
They did, Heather! A day or two after it went viral! Thank goodness! <3
I don't get why you'd post this story about the beauty of breastfeeding, then put up "mature content" warnings on half of the photo's. Isn't the whole point of this to stop the taboo? This is completely hypocritical
I agree the point is to normalize boobies (and nipples) in the context of breastfeeding.
She might not have had a choice. It might be Fashion Life putting up the warnings and not the artist.
Yes, to clarify, it was certainly not me.
Will never understand why some people are put off by breastfeeding Moms. The human race would not have survived without them.
So true!!!! :)
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Why must you "understand it" at all? Can others not have their own opinion? Why is the right of breast feeders more important than the rights of those who do not, for WHATEVER reason , wish to be exposed to it?! Why is it so difficult for females to understand that a reason compromise is not to ignore the wishes of others and breast feed where ever and when ever they wish, but to wear clothing or a loose cover that considers others? Why is that so difficult? The answer is, because they believe their 'right' is more important. And every single time they try to force it onto someone else, people turn their backs. NOBODY can force people to change their opinion nor their comfort levels.
But anyone can look away. Yes. My baby's need to eat is more important than your discomfort. If you don't like something on TV you switch the channel. If seeing me feed my child offends you look away. I don't like you staring anyway. Covers aren't easy for everyone. The law supports breastfeeding moms. So mind your own business.