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Mom Shares Tandem Breastfeeding Photo, Facebook Suspends Her Account
In a twist of social media irony, a mom found her Facebook account suspended after posting a photo of herself tandem breastfeeding. This situation follows Facebook’s earlier announcement that they would no longer censor breastfeeding images, but it appears that this policy doesn’t cover wet-nursing, as evidenced by this recent incident.
Rebecca Johnson, an outspoken advocate for breastfeeding, shared her experience with the community on a support group page. “Last Friday night, while I was busy baking a cake, I got a text from a friend asking if I could help out by feeding a stranger’s baby,” Rebecca recounted. “Of course, I said yes! The baby’s mom was undergoing surgery and the little one was exclusively breastfed—no bottles allowed.”
For mothers who face the challenge of not being able to breastfeed, having a wet nurse can be a lifesaver. Rebecca, who has nursed 12 babies and is a mom of six herself, expressed her commitment to helping others in need. “When the baby arrived, she was clearly hungry and exhausted. I just did what I would hope someone would do for my child in such a situation,” she explained. “It really surprised me how many people thought it was weird or unnatural. They’re just breasts! They’re meant to nourish babies. And just so we’re clear, they belong to me, so I can decide how they’re used.”
Shortly after Rebecca posted the photo, her husband shared that her Facebook account had been deactivated. Rebecca received a notification claiming her account was flagged as fake and demanded she verify her identity. She complied, sending a slew of documents including her driver’s license and military ID, but Facebook still denied her claim. “They insisted I wasn’t who I said I was, despite all the proof I provided,” she recounted, feeling frustrated with the platform’s apparent inconsistency regarding breastfeeding images.
Rebecca theorized that this incident might be a different kind of harassment aimed at breastfeeding women, as critics can no longer simply report a photo for violating community standards. “I’m sure someone reported it, but it didn’t actually break any rules,” she noted. “It seems like Facebook has just found a new way to censor.”
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In summary, Rebecca’s experience highlights the challenges mothers face in advocating for breastfeeding, especially when it comes to wet-nursing. It raises questions about social media’s role in supporting or hindering breastfeeding initiatives.