Inspiring breastfeeding photoshoot turns the tables on rude comments
Controversy surrounding breastfeeding is nothing new, but one awesome photographer continues to try and end the stigma.
Tennessee photographer, Nicki Kaylor, came up with a creative way to help normalize breastfeeding. In a series entitled Latched with Love, Kaylor asked nine moms to write down rude comments they have received while nursing. Kaylor then photographed the women feeding their children and holding up the signs.
The results show a juxtaposition between the beautiful photos and the hateful comments.
Kaylor told Mashable that she wants mothers to feel it's ok to nurse without a cover.
"I put this series together because there's so much judgment against mothers nursing their babies in public," she said. "Absolutely no mother should be in public, feeling ashamed because her baby is hungry and she has to feed it. I did this as a movement."
Since posted on July 17, the photos have gained a lot of popularity on Facebook.
"There's been a few people who comment rude remarks on the album but overall, nursing mothers love the series," Kaylor said. "Some referred it as 'refreshing to see' because they've had the same stares and comments as well."
Hopefully, other women will see these photos and feel inspired by these strong, confident mothers.
