People never seem to have a problem with half naked women posing in barely-there bikinis on Instagram. “EMPOWERMENT” everybody cheers, like a genetically-gifted supermodel capturing her pert derriere mid-thrust is some incredible feat of feminism.
But as soon as an everyday mum posts a photo breastfeeding her young son? Not. Okay.
“COVER UP!”, “THROW A BLANKET ON” the judgement rolls in, like a mother feeding her offspring is this dirty, inappropriate thing that must be relegated to the offline world.
Luckily for us Naomi Jael Covert, a mum from Vilseck, Germany, knows that’s complete and utter bullshit. This 21-year-old sees breastfeeding as inherently beautiful, and a snap she uploaded to Instagram this week has our entire office cheering.
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What a fantastic photo - she looks hot! And like she's having a wonderful time. Good on her and yes, it's just another person having something to eat. Let's all not get our knickers in a twist about feeding a baby at a wedding.
Why did she have to post it to Instagram?
Exactly BECAUSE people still find it so offensive. Until society at large can see a breastfeeding woman and respond with nothing but acceptance and love, these photos are not only completely okay, but actually necessary.
Why did she have to expose so much of her breast?
Because she's BREASTfeeding, ie, she's using it. I see women struggle with those capes because they don't feel comfortable enough to just breastfeed in public. Me, I never used them because for me they were uncomfortable, my bub couldn't feed comfortably either, and personally I found it ridiculous that I should even feel the need to cover myself that much.
You go mumma! I love your style.