Celebrity Moms Who Normalize Breastfeeding On Social Media
Celebrity Moms Share Their Breastfeeding Journey Baby Chick
In recent years, the conversation surrounding breastfeeding has evolved dramatically. Celebrities are taking the lead in normalizing this natural process on social media, showcasing their own journeys and experiences. By sharing candid moments, they are breaking the stigma and encouraging mothers everywhere to embrace breastfeeding without shame or hesitation.
When it comes to normalizing breastfeeding on social media, some of our favorite celebrities have been leading the charge. From new mom Ashley Graham to seasoned professionals like Hilary Duff, we’ve rounded up seven times Hollywood A-listers weren’t afraid to battle the breastfeeding stigma on Instagram. Keep scrolling to see selfies snapped by the stars of themselves and their little ones.
Chrissy Teigen
Luna making me feed her babydoll so I guess I have twins now
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Chrissy Teigen took to Instagram in July 2018 to share a snap of herself breastfeeding son Miles, while his big sis Luna stood by. “Luna making me feed her babydoll so I guess I have twins now,” she joked in the caption, referencing the doll she was pretending to breastfeed alongside her young son. Chrissy has been one of the biggest ambassadors for normalizing the practice, posting multiple photos of herself proudly breastfeeding little Luna.
She also appeared in Fergie‘s “M.I.L.F.$.” music video shortly after giving birth, and has opened up about her personal challenges with nursing. “I just think it’s so funny. Sometimes I’m Googling how to do it better,” she told People magazine back in 2016. “I’m like, ‘Is it working? Is it taking? I don’t think I’m feeling enough pain!’ You just get so confused about how it’s supposed to feel, and as hard as anyone said it was, I feel like it somehow managed to be harder.”
Ashley Graham
☕️&🥛
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Supermodel Ashley Graham welcomed her first child with husband Justin Ervin: a baby boy in January 2020. Ashley took to Instagram at the time, writing, “At 6:00 p.m. on Saturday our lives changed for the better. Thank you all for your love and support during this incredible time. 1.18.2020.” Just one month later, she shared a candid snap of herself breastfeeding the adorable little boy while sipping on a coffee at a cafe in Brooklyn.
Gwen Stefani
#Switzerland !!!!!🍼
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Mom-of-three Gwen Stefani took to Instagram back in 2014 following the birth of her youngest child Apollo. In the snap, which was taken in Switzerland, the “Sweet Escape” singer sat beside a road in a simple white tee and jeans, while breastfeeding her little one.
Hilary Duff
THIS ONE’S FOR THE LADIES Just a few thoughts that I wanted to share on Breast-feeding. Last week was my last week nursing Banks (my six month old) I am a working mom of two.
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Former Lizzie McGuire star Hilary Duff has been open about her breastfeeding journey, and took to social media in May 2019 with a powerful message. “Last week was my last week nursing Banks (my six month old) I am a working mom of two. My goal was to get my little girl to six months and then decide if I (and her of course) wanted to keep going,” she wrote.
Hilary shared her struggles with breastfeeding while managing work commitments. She expressed the challenges of pumping at work and the emotional toll it took on her. “Moms get high on feeling like superwoman…because we are! Doing too much, because we can!” she declared, empowering other mothers to embrace their own unique experiences.
Kate Upton
I want to take a minute to clarify the context of feeling pressures as a new mother and breastfeeding.
