Public breastfeeding—it’s a topic that sparks strong opinions. Some people wholeheartedly support mothers feeding their babies wherever and whenever they need. Others? Not so much. They find it awkward or even embarrassing when done in public, often forgetting that breastfeeding is as natural as it gets.
But not every mom is bothered by the stares or whispers. Take Trinati, for example. She’s a proud mother to a 17-month-old daughter and has no qualms about breastfeeding her little one in public whenever she gets hungry. Sure, it’s led to some uncomfortable situations, like being asked by store employees to nurse in a broom closet. But Trinati doesn’t let that stop her.
For her, breastfeeding isn’t just a necessity—it’s a beautiful, natural act. That’s why, when she was at Costco breastfeeding her daughter one day, she asked her son to snap a photo. She later shared the moment on social media, saying, “I never hesitate to provide my children with what they need, regardless of our surroundings.”
The backlash? Oh, it’s there. Strangers give her stares. Friends and family throw in their two cents with comments like, “How long are you going to do that for?” But Trinati stands her ground. Her answer is simple: “As long as she needs me to!” Some laugh it off and joke that she’ll still be breastfeeding her daughter in kindergarten.
But Trinati isn’t laughing. In fact, she’s frustrated by how some people sexualize breastfeeding. She told one interviewer, “Really? Have you seen breastfeeding breasts? My nipples are far from something anyone would fantasize about! Ha!”
She adds with a grin, “They’re basically udders now. Get over yourself! I’m not trying to steal your partner with these. To me, they’ve ceased to feel like a sexual part of my body. Right now, they belong to my child for nourishment, both physically and emotionally.”
Trinati is on a mission to normalize breastfeeding as a natural part of motherhood. She says, “I don’t expect all men or those who have never breastfed to understand the endurance it takes to deal with nipple-pinching or the acrobatics that sometimes come with breastfeeding.” She’s even had her 1.5-year-old stand on her lap, nursing while balancing on one leg. The looks? Awkward giggles from onlookers.
The photo she took at Costco isn’t just a memory for her—it’s a way to show her daughter one day just how far her mom was willing to go to care for her. Trinati wants her children to always know they come first, no matter the situation or the judgment from others.
In her Instagram post, she wrote, “My baby’s needs come far before anyone’s attempts to make me feel uncomfortable for this sometimes-public act of nourishment and comfort.”
For Trinati, breastfeeding is about trust and unconditional care. “Trust is essential for developing healthy relationships, and it begins with the care we receive in childhood,” she said. “For me, breastfeeding demonstrates this to my children, and for this reason, I will never feel ashamed of allowing my baby to nurse in any environment.”
What do you think? Should moms have the freedom to breastfeed anywhere, without fear of judgment? Share your thoughts with us!
