Swimsuit Model Breastfeeds On The Catwalk, Because I Don’t Know Why

I don’t have any kids of my own and therefore haven’t had to consider the possibilities for nourishing my infant, but I’m totally “for” breastfeeding. It’s a beautiful thing. HOWEVER. I’m not someone who would breastfeed in public. Like, you know those women who don’t even do it discreetly? They just flip out a boob and walk around? Yeah…no. Yes, it’s natural, and yes, your kid is hungry, but personally? I think you should strategically cover up or step out if the entire boobular area is exposed.

That’s just my thoughts on the matter.

That being said, you probably won’t be surprised to find out that I truly don’t understand this.

Behold: A swimsuit model (Mara Martin) breastfeeding during her walk at the Sports Illustrated swimsuit fashion show.

GIRL POWER! 🙌🏼 #SISwimSearch Sweet 16 finalist Mara walks the runway while breastfeeding her five-month-old baby. @paraisofashionfair

A post shared by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@si_swimsuit) on Jul 15, 2018 at 7:38pm PDT

Say whattttt?! #maramartin walking for @si_swimsuit with her 5 month old in tow. Baby’s gotta eat. Mama’s gotta work. #monslay #watchmework #workingmom #werk #normalizebreastfeeding ❤📷@allure

A post shared by Nurse Lilly & Tawnya (@merryweathermama) on Jul 16, 2018 at 2:24pm PDT

Mara Martin model for #sportsillustrated breastfed her f5 month old daughter Aria on the cat walk at the Sports Illustrated's annual swimsuit show. #maramartin quoted "I can't believe I am waking up to headlines for doing something I do every day." Do you think it’s appropriate to breastfeed anywhere?

A post shared by UrbanSpotlite (@urbanspotlite) on Jul 17, 2018 at 6:26am PDT

Modelja e Sports Illustrated i ka shokuar të gjithë ku u shfaq në pasarelë duke ushqyer fëmjën me gji. Mara Martin eci në pasarelë në Miami të hënën së bashku me vajzën e saj 5 muajshe Aria. Modelja ishte veshur me bikini ngjyrë argjendi dhe zbuloi në mënyrë strategjike gjoksin e djthatë, duke lejuar Arian që të ushqehej. Per me shume lexoni ne: www.oranews.tv #oranews #maramartin #sportillustrated #babygirl

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Hm.

Post-catwalk, fans flooded Martin’s Instagram with supportive comments.

“This is so powerful,” writes Haley Kalil, who won this year’s SI Swimsuit Model search and also walked in the fashion show.

Some social media users were less into it, commenting that it seemed “over-glorifying” of breastfeeding and “unnecessary.” But in general, the response has been positive.

I mean, yay, but also, why? Is this one of those "look at me, I'm a mom and model" kind of shticks?

Don't get me wrong. I don't have a problem with it. I just don't get it, I guess. Woohoo- you're moming so hard. Go you.

I don't know. What do YOU think? "Empowering" or nah?