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Public breastfeeding in the US was only made legal in all 50 states in 2018. Very recently, mothers in Utah or Idaho were legally required to nurse in bathrooms because it was considered indecent or immodest to do so in public. While most countries around the world don't have a specific ban on breastfeeding in public, the stigma alone is often enough to force women to hide, or give up on the idea altogether. Who better to normalize this natural act than those with the biggest public platform?
Check out these other amazing celebrity mothers who bare all and share the real joys and hardships of breastfeeding. Click on and say goodbye to mom-shaming!
Olivia Munn gave birth to her first child in November of 2021. She shares her son Malcolm with comedian John Mulaney. Munn took to Instagram in January 2022 to vent about the difficulties she experienced with breastfeeding: "8 weeks in and I've taken a million vitamins, countless teas, lozenges, tinctures and worked with two lactation consultants." The actress shared that she was struggling with a low milk supply and hadn't found a solution yet. She set up a poll on her Instagram stories to see what her breastfeeding followers had to say. The options were "Y! Lactating is hard," or "Got lucky. Got milk." More than half of those who voted went for the first option.
Amy Schumer has never given us anything but the uncensored truth. She famously posted an Instagram picture of herself wearing a nursing top and double breast pumps on a Saturday night pointing out how her life has changed.
Chrissy Teigen is another mother who regularly shares candid updates on her life. She spoke about her decision to breastfeed baby Luna, but also how it made her feel like a cow and how hard it is to work your day around their feeding schedule.
Mila Kunis shared that she would feed her baby anywhere, whether she's in a restaurant or on public transport, because the child has to eat! She was shocked at the shameful looks she received, as if she was performing a sexual act in public.
Ashley Graham is the most famous "plus-size" model in the world. It's no surprise that she has continued to be a beacon of body positivity since she became a mother, sharing intimate photos of her breastfeeding her son Isaac.
This hilarious mother of two shared it all on her web series 'Momsplaining.' She often discussed the difficulty of transitioning from an autonomous woman to a food truck! She also got real about her repeated struggles with mastitis.
Hilary Duff got deep and personal about her struggles with going back to work while breastfeeding her second child, Banks. A dropping milk supply made her feel like a failure, but she reminded herself and all mothers that they are superwomen!
Kourtney Kardashian famously had her births filmed for the family reality show 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians.' She has always been open about her experiences as a mother, posting photos of feeding and pumping, and said that she loved it.
In 2014, Olivia Wilde did an interview with Glamour magazine about her experiences breastfeeding, accompanied by a stunning photo of her nursing baby Otis. She said it was the most natural thing in the world, and that she felt like he should always be on her breast.
The powerful Adele reminded concert-goers in 2016 that not every mother can breastfeed and no one needs to feel ashamed. She shared that she had a difficult time and only nursed her son for nine weeks.
Jessica Alba's company Honest Co. supports women who are breastfeeding or bottle feeding. She wanted to unite the community of mothers who seemed to be divided on the topic. She shared how she personally had to stop breastfeeding earlier than she wanted to because she had to return to work.
Penélope Cruz said nursing is addictive and it's challenging when it's time to stop. She also pointed out one of the perks: eating those extra calories to make up for the ones lost through breastfeeding!
The amazing Kelly Rowland published a guide book for new moms called 'Whoa, Baby!' inspired by her own experiences. She certainly spilled the tea! All the joys of motherhood: frisbee-sized areolas and boobs you could practically swing over your shoulders.
Cardi B changed the game in 2018 with her music video 'Money,' in which she goes from stripping to then breastfeeding her baby. It's an anthem for the working mother.
The 'Westworld' actress posted a sweet photo of her nursing her baby at a festival with the caption, "This is what my body is made for. And the rest is my choice. #Freedom'."
Pink has always been vocal about breastfeeding and the realities of motherhood. On 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show,' she questioned why so many people have strong opinions about nursing in public when it doesn't personally affect them.
Selma Blair had no qualms about nursing in public, whether she had a cover handy or not. "I don’t care who I offend; my baby wants to eat."
Padma Lakshmi is a famed television host, as well as an activist, model, and author. Phew! No wonder she has to multitask breastfeeding while doing her makeup.
Actress Jaime King shared baby updates on her Instagram, including intimate shots of her nursing. One came with the caption "Breastfeeding should not be taboo- and bottle feeding should not be judged- it's ALL fun for the whole family:)"
Actress Amanda Peet told Ellen DeGeneres her personal trick for painful, engorged breasts: cover them with cabbage leaves after feeding!
Dutch model Doutzen Kroes also appeared in an intimate photoshoot for Vogue Magazine breastfeeding her daughter in bed.
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Public breastfeeding in the US was only made legal in all 50 states in 2018. Very recently, mothers in Utah or Idaho were legally required to nurse in bathrooms because it was considered indecent or immodest to do so in public. While most countries around the world don't have a specific ban on breastfeeding in public, the stigma alone is often enough to force women to hide, or give up on the idea altogether. Who better to normalize this natural act than those with the biggest public platform?
Check out these other amazing celebrity mothers who bare all and share the real joys and hardships of breastfeeding. Click on and say goodbye to mom-shaming!