A Universal Language: Photographers Take Inspiring Pictures Of Breastfeeding Mothers From Around The World

August 28, 2018

Even though breastfeeding is one of the most natural things humans do, it's still subjected to some stigma in certain parts of the world. These photographers, however, are helping to break that stigma one photo at a time.

Tina Boyadjieva's photos

This creative photographer has gotten the attention of thousands of people thanks to her awesome breastfeeding mothers' project.

Breastfeeding is normal – no matter where in the world you are 🌎 A New York-based photographer has traveled to five continents, 18 countries, and 22 cities — and along the way she captured a beautiful collection of images of mothers breastfeeding their children. Here, a mother breastfeeds her baby in Kenya. See more photos at the link in our bio. (📷: Tina Boyadjieva) #health #womenandgirls #mothers #normalizebreastfeeding #breastfeeding #kenya #unicef

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Boyadjieva is on a mission to travel around the globe and visit different countries, taking pictures of moms breastfeeding their babies. Her project featured people from all demographics, social statuses, races, etc.

Breastfeeding is normal – no matter where in the world you are 🌎 A New York-based photographer has traveled to five continents, 18 countries, and 22 cities — and along the way she captured a beautiful collection of images of mothers breastfeeding their children. Here, a mother breastfeeds her baby in Peru. See more photos at the link in our bio. (📷: Tina Boyadjieva) #health #womenandgirls #mothers #normalizebreastfeeding #breastfeeding #peru #southamerica #latinamerica #unicef

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Some of the photos were published by the Global Citizen Instagram page where it received a lot of applause.

Breastfeeding is normal – no matter where in the world you are 🌎 A New York-based photographer has traveled to five continents, 18 countries, and 22 cities — and along the way she captured a beautiful collection of images of mothers breastfeeding their children. Here, a mother breastfeeds her baby in Mexico. See more photos at the link in our bio. (📷: Tina Boyadjieva) #health #womenandgirls #mothers #normalizebreastfeeding #breastfeeding #mexico #latinamerica #unicef

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The New York-based photographer reposted a couple of the pictures on her own IG Page and in each of them, the location where the picture was taken was mentioned.

Breastfeeding is normal – no matter where in the world you are 🌎 A New York-based photographer has traveled to five continents, 18 countries, and 22 cities — and along the way she captured a beautiful collection of images of mothers breastfeeding their children. Here, a mother breastfeeds her baby in China. See more photos at the link in our bio. (📷: Tina Boyadjieva) #health #womenandgirls #mothers #normalizebreastfeeding #breastfeeding #china #unicef

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Full-moon breastfeeding session

Another photographer, Trina Cary did something a little bit different, but with a similar theme showing that breastfeeding is, indeed, universal and nothing to be ashamed of.

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On March 2nd. Cary organized a 'Full Mood Breastfeeding Session' featuring up to 14 women who happily breastfed their babies. Cary explained that it was an amazing and magical experience.

"I couldn't wipe the smile from my face," when describing how incredible the whole thing was on her website. These women, some of whom were friends and others, strangers, managed to connect through the beauty of their motherhood and it couldn't have gone any better, she said.

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She shared some pictures from the projected on her Instagram page and fans couldn't be more inspired.

Breastfeeding moments for women of color

Photographer Lakisha Cohill of H&C Inc. took these incredible pictures of women of color breastfeeding their children in other to raise awareness and support.

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Speaking to PopSugar, Cohill explained that she simply wanted to capture the natural beauty of breastfeeding.

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She revealed that a lack of knowledge and support was what discouraged her from breastfeeding her own babies and these nursing mothers would serve as inspiration for other women.

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Each of these photo series is different in its own way but they pass across a powerful message that all moms need to hear. A message of support and an encouragement to embrace what comes naturally.

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Kudos to these artists for bringing that out in stunning pictures.