Normalizing Breastfeeding

Smith’s heartfelt message to Kinney informed her how she touched women all over the United States by her empathy gesture. Society, Smith remarked, has put breastfeeding in jeopardy, which is actually the reason their story went viral. You see, breastfeeding moms feel that there is an urgent need to change public perception.

The virality indicated that “not only the need for normalizing breastfeeding and making breastfeeding mothers feel welcome and comfortable nursing in public, but in turn, the need for women supporting and empowering one another.” Smith said, “I truly believe breastfeeding is the right thing to do. I’m giving nutrition to my babies, it has no bearing on anyone else.”