A photographer has travelled to 19 countries to capture incredibly candid moments between mums and their breastfeeding babies.
New York City-based photographer Tina Boyadjieva ventured to countries including South Africa, Uganda, China, Turkey, the UK and Peru to celebrate the bond between babies and their mothers across different cultures, ahead of World Breastfeeding Week (1 August). Some of the women even shared an insight into their lives, as well as the trials and tribulations of breastfeeding.
The photographs were taken in collaboration with Lansinoh, which specialises in breastfeeding products. The company’s CEO Kevin Vyse-Peacock said of the pictures: “Even though every mother has a different journey, they are all united in the undisputed love and dedication they have in caring for their baby.”
Alane in Brazil
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Corina in Argentina
“I had a really tough time with breastfeeding.”
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Cecilia in China
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Karine in Brazil
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Mali in Israel
“It was really tough for me to get started. But I stuck with it. I believe I’m giving life to my baby by breastfeeding.”
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Stefani in Argentina
“Breastfeeding is the most beautiful experience. Everyone tells you that when you have a baby, breastfeeding will be an amazing thing. But you don’t realise how beautiful it is, until you actually do it.”
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Hilda in Mexico
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Silvina in Argentina
“I breastfed my eldest, 15 years ago, and now I’m breastfeeding my 1 year old.”
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Orhahen in Israel
“I only breastfeed on one side. He’s never been sick and I believe that breastfeeding has a lot to do with that. We both love it, so I have no idea when I’ll stop.”
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Sylvia in Uganda
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Celina in France
“She’s my first. She’s just 4 months old, but has had two heart surgeries.”
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Marta in Spain
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Esra in Turkey
“I am a single mom and chose to have a baby by myself at 42.”
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Glenda in Brazil
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Daria in New York, US
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Rocio in Peru
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Sophia in Uganda
“I keep my baby with me all day. I grow food so I can sell [it] at the market.”
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Erika in Brazil
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Rainbow in China
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Irene in Mexico
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Suyia in Kenya
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Sophie in the UK
“We had some difficulties during the first couple of weeks. He’s now 5 months old and we both really enjoy it.”
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Juma in Brazil
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Jessica in Uganda
“I have two children and we have a small shop. Until she can walk, she will stay with me.”
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Janine in Germany
“I love breastfeeding – I feel such a strong bond with both of my children. I am so thrilled to do it now, for them. But I am looking forward to going back to work.”
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Silvia in Guatemala
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Leandra in Germany
“I absolutely love breastfeeding. It came really easily to me.”
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Ritah in Uganda
“My own mother died when I was very young. I don’t know my birthday. am so happy to be a mum to my son.”
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Eunice in South Africa
“I have a four-month-old and I believe breastfeeding is the strongest and purest bond between me and my baby. I plan to breastfeed for as long as I am able.”
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Faith in Kenya
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Leonarda in Peru
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Tamar in South Africa
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Maryluz in Peru
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Gulsah in Turkey
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Andressa from Brazil
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Procy in Uganda
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Margarita in Guatemala
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Alejandra from Guatemala
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Surya in Sri Lanka
“I am 30 years old with four children. I live close to the tea plantation. A typical day at the tea plantation is 10-12 hours.”
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Dominika in Poland
“I have four kids. I breastfed my others until they were 2 years old and I plan to do the same.”
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Patricia in South Africa
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