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Model Advocates for Normalizing Breastfeeding Amidst Shame
Updated: Dec. 26, 2016 | Originally Published: Dec. 20, 2016
When it comes to the conversation about the sexualization of women’s bodies, few people can speak to it quite like a model. That’s why the recent post by top model Lily Morgan on Instagram addressing the stigma surrounding breastfeeding is both refreshing and necessary.
After welcoming her first child, a son named Leo, in October, Morgan shared a stunning photo of Leo breastfeeding, coupled with poignant thoughts on the shame many mothers experience when feeding in public. The post quickly garnered over 500,000 likes as Morgan addressed the glaring hypocrisy in society’s view of breasts.
“I often feel the need to cover up while feeding my baby in public, yet have posed topless for various artistic shoots without a second thought,” she wrote. This statement resonates deeply. Why is it that showing off breasts in a sexual context is widely accepted, while breastfeeding—a natural act of nurturing—elicits discomfort?
Morgan highlights how society often sexualizes breasts, relegating their function to that of arousal rather than nourishment. We see breasts splashed across media, celebrated in a way that suggests they exist only for the pleasure of others. However, when a mother uses her breast to feed her child, it somehow becomes an issue.
She further emphasizes, “We’ve become desensitized to the sexual portrayal of breasts in media and to violence on television… so why should breastfeeding be treated differently?” It’s a valid point that challenges the norms dictating what is deemed appropriate in public spaces.
To normalize breastfeeding, we need to witness more mothers feeding their children openly and without shame. This shift could begin with more diverse representations of women in the media, but that’s a long journey. For now, the focus should be on supporting women in their choice to breastfeed whenever and wherever they need to. As Morgan puts it, “Breastfeeding is not sexual; it’s natural.” Those who view it otherwise should educate themselves about the numerous benefits breastfeeding offers to both mother and child, as well as society at large.
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In summary, Lily Morgan’s message about the importance of normalizing breastfeeding is a crucial step towards a more accepting society. By shifting perceptions about breasts and nurturing, we can create a comfortable environment for mothers to feed their children openly and confidently.