The debate over whether women should be allowed to breastfeed their children in public is not new, but one young mother is reigniting the conversation with a powerful statement of her own.
Trinati, a mother who breastfeeds her 17-month-old daughter, has sparked controversy by openly feeding her child wherever and whenever needed. Her story has stirred mixed reactions, with some people showing discomfort or even disapproval. Despite this, she remains determined to advocate for normalizing public breastfeeding.
For many breastfeeding mothers, the challenge is not just feeding their babies, but doing so without judgment from others. Babies don't wait until it's convenient to be fed, and some mothers feel anxious about nursing in public spaces. However, Trinati is not one of them. She is confident and unapologetic, often breastfeeding her daughter in public despite the awkward stares and unsolicited opinions of strangers.
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In one instance, she was even ushered into a broom closet by a store employee who thought she would feel "more comfortable" breastfeeding there — a suggestion that Trinati found both impractical and offensive. Determined to challenge these norms, Trinati asked her son to take a photo of her breastfeeding at a Costco store. "I never shy away from providing my children with what they need, regardless of our surroundings," she explained.
Trinati also faces criticism from friends and family who ask how long she plans to continue breastfeeding. Her response is always the same: "As long as she needs me to." She often deals with uncomfortable jokes about breastfeeding her daughter until kindergarten, but she's tired of people sexualizing what she views as a completely natural act. "Have you seen breastfeeding breasts?" she said. "They look far from something anyone would fantasize about!"
She continued, "Right now, they belong to my child for nourishment — both physically and emotionally. I’m not trying to steal anyone’s partner with these ‘bad girls.’ They have become so far removed from feeling like a sexual part of my body."
Trinati wants to raise awareness that breastfeeding is about nurturing a child, not about anything sexual. She pointed out the awkwardness she often encounters: "I’ve gotten strange looks and awkward giggles when people see my 1.5-year-old standing on my lap while breastfeeding — sometimes even on one leg!"
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In an effort to normalize public breastfeeding, Trinati posted the photo of herself nursing her toddler, explaining, "I had my son take that photo in Costco because I want to remember — and show my daughter in the future — the lengths we, as mothers, go to ensure our kids are well cared for, no matter the circumstances."
She added in an Instagram caption, "My baby’s needs come way before anyone else’s attempts to make me feel uncomfortable for nourishing my children in public."
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Trinati hopes to show her children that they are her top priority, above anyone else's judgment. “Trust is a fundamental tool for developing healthy relationships, and it begins with the care we receive in childhood,” she emphasized. “For me, breastfeeding demonstrates this trust to my children, and I will never feel ashamed for doing it in any environment.”
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