Candice Swanepoel Shares Intimate Breastfeeding Pic, Speaks Out Against Being Publicly Shamed for It
Candice Swanepoel is proudly breastfeeding her baby.
The 28-year-old Victoria's Secret supermodel Instagrammed a close-up picture of herself breastfeeding her son, Anaca, on Sunday, and spoke out against the stigma she says she's felt about feeding her child in public.
"Many women today are shamed for breastfeeding in public, or even kicked out of public places for feeding their children," Swanepoel wrote. "I have been made to feel the need to cover up and somewhat shy to feed my baby in public places but strangely feel nothing for the topless editorials I've done in the name of art..?
Pics: Celebrity Moms Share Breastfeeding Pics
Swanepoel pointed out what she sees are double standards.
"The world has been desensitized to the sexualization of the breast and to violence on tv...why should it be different when it comes to breastfeeding?" she continued. "Breastfeeding is not sexual, it's natural. Those who feel it is wrong to feed your child...
The 28-year-old Victoria's Secret supermodel Instagrammed a close-up picture of herself breastfeeding her son, Anaca, on Sunday, and spoke out against the stigma she says she's felt about feeding her child in public.
"Many women today are shamed for breastfeeding in public, or even kicked out of public places for feeding their children," Swanepoel wrote. "I have been made to feel the need to cover up and somewhat shy to feed my baby in public places but strangely feel nothing for the topless editorials I've done in the name of art..?
Pics: Celebrity Moms Share Breastfeeding Pics
Swanepoel pointed out what she sees are double standards.
"The world has been desensitized to the sexualization of the breast and to violence on tv...why should it be different when it comes to breastfeeding?" she continued. "Breastfeeding is not sexual, it's natural. Those who feel it is wrong to feed your child...
- 12/19/2016
- Entertainment Tonight
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