Despite what sometimes feels like hostile reactions toward breastfeeding in public these days, there is a long tradition of nursing in public even though there were decades when mothers were taught to bottle feed as opposed to breastfeed. Here is a photo from May 15, 1916. The title of the photo is “The cornstock madonna” and was taken by Orin Crooker, Hoopeston, Ill.
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I think this picture is absolutely beautiful. What a blessing that I was able to breastfeed and have these moments with my children.
This picture is wonderful! Thank you for this amazing project, Jennifer!
This picture is lovely. I love this blog and want to share it with all the mothers I know. What interesting pictures! I hope you find lots and can blog for a long, long time.
This is a lovely photo. I love to find a photograph that I haven’t seen before.
I’ve only just found this blog and it is fabulous! This photo speaks volumes for the peacefulness and perfectness of breastfeeding.
This picture is spectacular! I wish I could buy a print or find out more about it and who took it. So beautiful!
ohh how beautiful and what a gorgeous healthy looking breastfed babe!!!
This is a very nice blog and you should promote it more IMHO.