Essential Baby highlights a new trend for celebrating the breastfeeding relationship between mom and child – breastfeeding tattoos! Author Evelyn Lewin explains:
Psychologist Sharon Draper, author of Stuck in the Mud, says the tattoos can be beneficial, as they can remind mums of the strength they found during breastfeeding.”They can [also] be a form of self-expression to show the world how proud they are of something they believe in,” she says.Sharon says breastfeeding tattoos also send a positive message to others.
“For other mothers, seeing these mothers embrace breastfeeding in this way can provide a form of support to them, to let them know it’s a positive thing and we shouldn’t be ashamed of it.”
To find inspiration and images, visit the entire piece here. Ms. Lewin also suggests:
If you’re contemplating getting a breastfeeding tattoo, it’s easy to find inspiration on social media. Type in ‘breastfeeding tattoo’ on Facebook or Instagram and you’ll find many beautiful images of these works of art. Pinterest has stunning examples, too – as does a simple image search.
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