The ongoing debate about whether women should be allowed to breastfeed in public has been a longstanding conversation. However, it’s clear that the discussion is far from over, and now a passionate mother is stepping up to share her perspective—one that has sparked both support and controversy.
For any mother who has nursed, it’s clear that babies don’t care about location or time when hunger strikes. While some moms may feel uncomfortable breastfeeding in public, Trinati is not one of them. In fact, she is on a mission to normalize public breastfeeding and make a bold statement about it.
Trinati, a mother to a 17-month-old daughter, makes it a point to breastfeed her child wherever they are—whether at a park, in a store, or anywhere else. She’s unapologetically open about nursing her toddler in public, even though it often leads to disapproving stares or awkward encounters. On several occasions, she’s been asked to nurse in a broom closet by store employees, who claim it would be more ‘comfortable’ for her. Trinati laughs off this suggestion, as broom closets are hardly an ideal space to care for a child.
Fed up with the discomfort and judgment, Trinati took a stand. While shopping at Costco, she had her son take a photo of her breastfeeding her daughter in the store, determined to make a statement. In an interview, she shared, “I never shy away from providing my children with what they need, no matter where we are.”
Her decision to breastfeed publicly doesn’t just attract attention from strangers; it also prompts uncomfortable questions from friends and family. “How long are you going to keep doing ‘that’?” they ask. Trinati’s response is always the same: “As long as she needs me to!” They often follow up with awkward jokes, wondering if she’ll still be breastfeeding when her daughter enters kindergarten.
But Trinati is growing tired of being sexualized for her choice to breastfeed. With a sense of humor and defiance, she says, “Really? Have you seen breastfeeding breasts? My nipples are about as far from something that would turn anyone on as you can get! Ha!” She continues, “These are basically udders right now. Get over it! I’m not trying to steal anyone’s partner with these. They’re just here to nourish my child, both physically and emotionally.”
Trinati’s mission is clear: she wants to raise awareness about breastfeeding as an essential act of nourishment, not something to be sexualized. It’s about providing what her child needs, and she’s determined to stand strong in the face of judgment.
“I don’t expect all men, or anyone who hasn’t breastfed, to fully understand the endurance required—whether it’s enduring nipple-pinching or contending with acrobatics while breastfeeding,” Trinati shared. “I’ve received the strangest looks and awkward giggles when my 1.5-year-old stands on my lap while nursing… sometimes even balancing on one leg!”
In her mission to normalize breastfeeding in public, she took a powerful step by having her son snap a photo of her nursing her toddler at Costco—an image she plans to cherish and share with her daughter in the future.
“I wanted to capture that moment because I never want to forget how far we, as mothers, go to ensure our children’s well-being, no matter where we are,” she explained. “This picture is a reminder of the lengths we will always go to for our kids.”
In the caption of her Instagram post, she expressed her priorities clearly: “My baby’s needs come waaaaaay before anyone else’s attempts to make me feel inappropriate for this sometimes-public act of nourishing and comforting my children.”
Trinati emphasized that her children will always be her first priority—no judgment or discomfort from others will change that. “Trust is key in developing healthy relationships, and it starts with the care we give our children. For me, breastfeeding is a demonstration of this, and I will never feel shame for allowing my baby to breastfeed in any environment.”
While the debate about public breastfeeding continues, Trinati’s message is loud and clear: a mother’s bond with her child and her commitment to providing for them should never be overshadowed by societal discomfort or criticism.
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