This image reflects the love of a mother feeding her baby regardless of how: breastfeeding, bottle or tube

Only a few days ago, World Breastfeeding Week was celebrated and all the media echoed the innumerable benefits of breastfeeding our children. But there are also mothers who cannot choose to breastfeed their baby and choose another way to feed them without it meaning they love him less or take care of him worse.

And yet, it is true that some of those moms feel they have failed because they gave the bottle to their children (by obligation or choice). Photographer Felicia Saunders was one of them and wanted to support all those moms with some beautiful photographs that remind us that seeing a mother feeding her baby is a beautiful gesture of love, no matter how: breastfeeding, bottle or even with a probe.

"We do our best for our children, without judging or being judged"

"I am the mother of two wonderful children and I defend the mother (and the father) doing what is best for them and their baby," Felicia tells in an interview with Babies and More.

"Moms (and dads) must be clear that we love our babies and do what is best for them, without judging others or being judged. We feed our babies with the same kind of love regardless of the method we use ".

His intention with these photos, as he tells us, is * "to give parents feelings of empowerment, inclusion and empathy."

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Felicia says that she tried to breastfeed her baby but could not get hooked:

"I tried different methods, I used nipple protectors, I spoke with lactation consultants, I took milk with an extractor, I took supplements, food and drinks that were supposed to increase production and still I could not produce enough breast milk to feed my son properly".

He adds that his baby started losing weight and "I felt that I had already failed as a mother". Overwhelmed by "feelings of guilt for not fitting in the mold" says he started feeding "reluctantly" to your child with formula milk. So, "I saw my little boy crammed with milk for the first time and gained weight and my feelings of guilt vanished."

"When I stopped trying to fulfill an expectation that my own body could not meet, I realized that it was not a failure and that I could enjoy my son and motherhood."

"I learned that what is best for my son and for me is not always the best for the rest of the families."

For that reason, he explains that he wanted to capture in a snapshot the link that exists between a mother and her son, when she feeds him, in any way: "Show other mothers that they are not a failure because their circumstances are different."

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Add the photographer who imagined that during World Breastfeeding Week there would be many articles promoting breastfeeding and that "Many moms would feel unsuccessful or experience 'mother's fault'. I wanted them all to be proud of how they feed their children and that they are equally impressive and strong. ".

The happiness and complicity of a mother

This photographer, based in Las Vegas (United States), says that her passion for photography began when she was 16 years old and received her first camera.

"I continued photography as a hobby for several years until my husband encouraged me to fulfill my dreams and open my own studio."

He explains that he loves to capture precious fleeting moments. And that he ended up specializing in maternity because "I always marveled at the amazing ability of women to create life and the beauty of pregnancy, and I enjoy photographing those tender moments."

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But he also photographs newborns, since "They are amazing human beings, so tender, precious and perfect, but they grow in the blink of an eye before us".

"I strive to create timeless art for families and that can be appreciated by generations to come."

We ask you to show us your favorite photo and give us this snapshot of her with her children, because "capture a moment of laughter and love."

And he completes his choice with some heartfelt words that perfectly summarize the message of the main photo: the important thing is to do what we think is best for our children, in their development and in their diet.

"I know that the decisions I made for them when they were babies and how I fed them do not change the love I feel or that they feel for me. They are healthy, beautiful, bustling, fun, incredible children and I would not change anything about our trip together."

Photos | Felicia Saunders Photography. On Instagram and on Facebook.

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