Public breastfeeding and pumping is an often stigmatized element of motherhood. Runner Anna Young, a mother who made headlines for pumping breast milk during a half-marathon, hopes her story can help normalize the practice.
When Young shared her marathon experience with Occupy Breastfeeding — a Facebook group dedicated to destigmatizing nursing — the post resonated with thousands of people, garnering hundreds of supportive comments.
In a widely shared post from Sept. 11, Young writes that she'd run a half-marathon the previous day, about five months after giving birth to her daughter. Though she'd pumped breast milk before the race began, she knew she'd have to pump again before crossing the finish line. Read more...
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