A dad snapped a picture of mom breastfeeding a child while using the toilet. It was posted on line and has been shared over 225,000 times across social media. The mom is Elisha Wilson Beach, wife of actor Michael Beach. In the photo she is on a toilet, with her pants down, a messy bathroom, and a breastfeeding baby.
The photo’s description says: ‘This is motherhood and it ain’t always pretty. What’s your #momtruth? #motherhood #motherhoodaintpretty #tmi #confessionsofamom #ididthat #iamnotsorry’
This photo has caused a huge uproar of conversation online. Here are just a few of the comments:
“I would never ever breastfeed my child in the bathroom. It’s unsanitary regardless.”
“Stick your kid in the crib until you’re done, or pump it and give it to them.”
“How can you say this picture is beautiful? I think its very distasteful.”
“Would you allow your partner to take a picture of you while doing the toilet? And then post it for all to see?'”
“So disgusting, see photo of a mother breastfeeding her child while using the toilet.”
“It’s the breastfeeding…the tampons on the floor…her being on the toilet…just everything.”
Then there are those moms who say, “Yes, that is most definitely real life.” I can relate to those in so many ways. My kids would never let me use the bathroom alone when they were small. Sometimes, I had to shower with my baby just so he wouldn’t fuss the whole time. Sometimes, life isn’t “beautiful,” but it is what it is.
What do you think of this picture? Do you have “snapshots” of life that others might think are meant to be shared on social media?
