Breastfeeding moms in military uniform
On the heels of Time magazine’s controversial cover comes a photo of two uniformed members of the Air National Guard breastfeeding their children.
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The photo was released as part of a Mom2Mom campaign to promote breastfeeding. Mom2Mom is a support group that was formed by military women and spouses at Fairchild Air Base near Spokane, Wash. According to a spokesperson, the group aims to make it easier for military moms to serve their babies while serving their country.
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“Soldiers are allowed to smoke, drink and chew tobacco in uniform,” said the spokesperson. “We hope to open minds about military and civilian breastfeeding in private or public.”
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U.S. law states that a woman may breastfeed her child in any federal building or on federal property, but the Facebook response to the photo has been largely negative:
- “My fiancé and my brother are in the military and nothing is worse than seeing someone disrespect the uniform.”
- “Brestfeeding (sic) is beautiful and a personal choice but I don’t think it is professional or appropriate to breastfeed in uniform while being in public.”
- “Nobody told you you can’t do it, but you don’t have to flaunt it. I am a mom and a Marine and completely do not support your cause.”
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Although there are currently no policies regarding military breastfeeding in uniform, there is a rule that the uniform cannot be worn to promote causes outside the military.
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Photo: Brynja Sigurdardottir Photography (Facebook | Website)
