Because Breastfeeding is Beautiful

I am in love with this website, Beautiful Breastfeeding, which also has a FB page (until FB wipes it for "obscenity," of course)!

It showcases hundreds of truly beautiful images of breastfeeding in ancient through modern times. As my nursling and I move through this second year of nursing, I have gotten a lot of inspiration and wisdom from other nursing moms. Seeing images of other nursing moms and babies is affirming and a real joy.

Here are a few of my favorites:

I have seen this little eye many a time over the nearly 16 months that I have nursed little Lulu.  It's a sweet little look no mama could ever forget.

This painting, by Kate Hansen, is part of entire series called the "Madonna and Child Project." This one is just gorgeous with soft light and the sweet little hand on mommy's heart. I also love that she's nursing her toddler. Because this is the stage of nursing that we are at, I found myself connecting to the images of nursing toddlers the most.

This is a recreation of what happens half a dozen times a day as big sister hangs out with us while little sister nurses. Except I don't usually look so fierce and graceful.

I'm not tandem nursing, but this made me think of my friends who tandem nurse. Mama's smile and the playful look on the older child's face are really engaging.

By far this mother's outfit is better looking than most "nursingwear." It just shows that you can nurse in just about anything.

They have a lovely animal gallery. We are all mammals, after all.

(Note: The image sources can be a little tricky to find, but if you download the image, the title and artist will come up in the "save as" box. On their FB page, the citations are easier to find.)

Comments

[Elsie]

@Shelby: I didn't the love the start due to a rocky beginning, but that just makes me enjoy it now even more!
@Caryn: It'll be interesting to see when my girl is ready to wean. I think it will definitely be bittersweet...

[Caryn B]

I love it.....I nursed a toddler...and I'm proud of that....ending the relationship was bittersweet....my daughter would still nurse today if she could : )

[Shelby Barone]

Breastfeed is beautiful! I loved every minute of it!