In a recent Instagram post, Olivia Harper called out an ad for a breast pump bra that keeps popping up in her Amazon feed. She didn’t hold back, pointing out the glaring truth: the woman in the ad looks nothing like someone who has just given birth and is in need of pumping milk. “Just taking a quick break from my online holiday shopping to call out this ridiculous ad for a breast-pump bra because this model clearly hasn’t recently had a baby who needs breastmilk,” Olivia wrote. “Sending a virtual hug to this model who had to pretend to have just delivered a milk-hungry baby while she’s clearly been busy toning up and meditating.”
Seriously, is it too much to ask for a model who looks like she’s actually gone through the postpartum experience? We mothers don’t demand much—just a little reality in our nursing bra advertisements.
Her post garnered nearly twenty thousand likes in just 12 hours, resonating with countless women who appreciate her humor. When shopping for nursing bras and pumping gear, we want to see how they fit on real bodies, not on someone with perfect abs and tiny breasts. What about our back fat? Will our ample chests fit into these contraptions? We need honest answers, not a skinny model staring back at us.
Moms flooded the comments to express their gratitude for Olivia’s candidness, while a few men chimed in with unsolicited advice on modeling. “Shut it, Mike. Who asked you anyway? Have you ever nursed a baby?” Yeah, didn’t think so. Maybe I’d like a gig in “low-end” modeling; you have no clue what I’ve been through.
Olivia has always been refreshingly honest about motherhood, and this is why we adore her. Last year, she shared a relatable selfie that had mothers everywhere nodding in agreement. “I call this hairstyle ‘keeping the kid alive,’” she quipped. “Essentials: sweat, string cheese, diaper rash cream, chewed-up crayons, snot, and a dash of panic.”
And guess what? Olivia actually likes this bra. “P.S. I own this bra, and it’s fantastic,” she adds. We’ll take her word for it! The brand behind the bras, Simple Wishes Hands Free, even responded to her post, which is a win for all the moms out there. So if you’re in need, check out their offerings!
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In summary, Olivia Harper’s candid critique of an unrealistic breast pump bra ad highlights the need for more authentic representation in motherhood marketing. Moms everywhere appreciate her humor and honesty, and hey, if she loves the bra, it might just be worth checking out!