'United We Feed' Photo Series Supports All Moms -- However They Nourish Their Children

Photographer and mom of two Caitlin Domanico hopes her latest project will provide support for all parents navigating the world of pumping, nursing and bottle feeding. "United We Feed" is a series of photos Domanico took of clients, friends, and acquaintances nourishing their babies in the manner that is best for their individual families. For many of the women, that's breastfeeding. For others, it's pumping and bottle feeding. And for some, it's tube feeding. "Everybody's journey is so different," the photographer told The Huffington Post. "I love being able to tell their story and hopefully chisel away at that silly term 'Mommy Wars' with one photograph at a time by showing that we are all humans with a unifying goal in mind -- to love our little babies with all of our soul." Domanico drew inspiration for the series from her own experiences as a breastfeeding mom. While her oldest daughter breastfed for six months and then drank pumped milk and formula from a bottle, her younger daughter nursed exclusively for 18 months because she refused to drink from bottles and often threw fits. "I have talked endlessly to family and friends about my daughters and how I was feeding them, why I was feeding them that way, and how I felt about it," the mom recalled, adding "I sought support from women when I felt unsure, scared, proud, guilty, and determined." The other moms in her life were also sources of inspiration. "I have offered support and suggestions, mailed tea to women, ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news