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Breastfeeding World began as a project using the art of photography. In this, we aim to showcase the beauty and essence of breastfeeding through outstanding images from talented photographers all over the world.
Back in late 2013 after having been harassed for nursing in public with a cover, Alexia Garcia, a then NYC based family photographer and single mom to a beautiful little girl decided that it was time to use her skills to help mothers in New York City and around the world show the importance of breastfeeding through the art of photography.
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"When you are an artist it can some times be tricky to find the right inspiration or the right muse that will help you start off a project and not look back… I on the other hand was very fortunate". - Alexia Garcia
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Together with her support system: brother Christian Garcia and mother Bella Garcia, they conceived and founded Breastfeeding World as a platform in which mothers would be able to find guidance and encouragement to continue their path of breastfeeding.
Alexia set her goal of gifting 50 NYC moms a free photo session, she partnered with local makeup artists and fellow photographers who volunteered their time and talents. In October 2014 Alexia and her new team of volunteers began the process of photographing and filming these mothers, they were able to portray 85 moms in different iconic locations throughout the big apple.
But the Photo Project grew to being more than that!
It is now also a promotion aimed at showing that not only is breastfeeding natural, but that mothers have a legal right to nurse babies and toddlers in public. In providing families a platform to normalize breastfeeding through imagery, The Breastfeeding World Photo Project created the perfect opportunity for it's participants to share with others the struggles and successes that they might have faced during their breastfeeding journey. By doing so, we are able to join together within a breastfeeding World of women, empowering and providing a support network for nursing mothers all around the globe.
"Spreading the Breastfeeding Love"
Sadly, many women are still uninformed of the great benefits of providing breastmilk to their little ones. Other women try nursing, but get lost in the process since they don't have the support they need. Some are so overwhelmed by motherhood itself that they give up their dream of breastfeeding all together. And yet, even with the proper knowledge and support, some families find it medically necessary to end their breastfeeding journey before they intend to. Keeping this in mind, Breastfeeding World's main goal is to encourage new moms and moms-to-be to overcome their fears, find support, and "spread the breastfeeding love" in a loving manner. (Find out more about our yearly events)
We have had the opportunity to get to know and to photograph some lovely mothers with great testimonies ranging from being diagnosed with cancer to having been discriminated for breastfeeding in public, all these wonderful women had one objective in their minds: providing the very best for their babies, and they - against all odds - went for it and have succeeded so far!
What began with a Alexia and her passion for uniting photography and breastfeeding in New York City, has grown into a beautiful network of photographers from all over the world. Breastfeeding World Photography Outreach Program creates an opportunity for artists and mothers in small communities to come together for a great cause.
These photographers volunteer their time and talent because they believe in our mission, they believe in empowering women, and they believe in the bonding power and natural beauty found between mother and child. Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter and follow Breastfeeding World on Social Media to stay up to date with our next photography session!
