This Image of a Mom Breastfeeding on the Toilet Captures the Essence of Motherhood

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Want to spark a conversation? Just share a photo of a mom confidently breastfeeding, and toss in a toilet and some tampons for good measure. A parenting site recently shared an image of a mother nursing her baby while sitting on the toilet, and you could almost hear the gasps from across the internet. But for those of us who have young kids clinging to us like little shadows, this scenario is all too familiar.

Here’s the pic:
Image via Facebook/Parenting Adventures

This image encapsulates the reality of parenting young children, even if you’ve never breastfed. If you’re one of the lucky parents whose child doesn’t follow you into the bathroom, maybe you should write a self-help guide. For the rest of us, this is life. My bathroom door doesn’t even lock, and I can’t recall the last time I had a moment alone in there without my toddler narrating the whole experience.

It’s surprising how many people criticize her for breastfeeding in her own bathroom, especially considering that women are often expected to breastfeed discreetly in public restrooms. Some comment, “Would you eat while using the toilet?” To that, I say no—but I’m not a 15-month-old! Is this an “overshare”? Maybe. But as a parenting site, this represents one of the most genuine snapshots of motherhood I’ve come across.

Whenever a woman appears at ease while breastfeeding, there’s bound to be some pearl-clutching. People often seem more bothered by images of non-sexualized breasts than sexualized ones—it’s just a reality. We haven’t seen enough authentic portrayals of women breastfeeding (and no, stock photos of women nursing in flower-filled fields don’t count). Thankfully, new policies on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram allow moms to share their breastfeeding moments without worrying about censorship.

I can’t say I’ve nursed on the toilet, but I see this image and feel an instant connection. Privacy is a rare commodity when you’re raising a little one. Life is chaotic. And yes, women use the bathroom too!

This is the real deal. And like everything else on social media—if it’s not your cup of tea, just scroll on.

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In summary, this photo highlights the messy, beautiful reality of motherhood. It reminds us that parenting is anything but perfect, and that’s okay.