Celebrity Moms Get Real About Breast-Feeding on Instagram: See Chrissy Teigen, Cardi B and More

Lauren Luyendyk

“World breast-feeding week, a celebration of one of the hardest things I’ve ever done,” the Bachelor alum gushed via Instagram alongside a photo of herself breast-feeding her newborn twins on August 5. “I’m in awe of all the ladies that make it look so effortless [and] even the ones who don’t. You. Are. Superheroes.”

Halsey

The new mom shared an August 4 photo breastfeeding their son Ender Ridley Aydin, who they gave birth to on July 14. The singer wrote, “#worldbreastfeedingweek we arrived just in time!” referring to the first-time mother and their new infant, whose father is Halsey’s longtime boyfriend, Alev Aydin.

Ashley Tisdale

“I wish someone would’ve told me how hard breast-feeding really was. You see your friends who are new moms feeding their babies make it look so easy,” the High School Musical alum wrote on her blog, Frenshe, in June 2021. “But no one tells you how hard it really is. I think there’s this pressure around the subject of breast-feeding, and that those who do it are the best moms, but that’s not true. Our journey started on day one in the hospital when Jupiter was having trouble latching.”

The actress also noted that while her first child wasn’t a fan of drinking from the source, she was very in love with her bottle — which is why the new mom decided to switch to bottle feedings and formula.

“That was the moment I realized that maybe breast-feeding isn’t meant for us,” Ashley explained. “I pumped all day, and never looked forward to pumping. I would look at the pump like it held me back from really being in the moment with Juju and enjoying my first weeks of motherhood. At that point, I turned to my husband and said, ‘I feel like we’re striving and not thriving with this breast milk situation.’ I was determined to make it work, but all I truly cared about was Jupiter having a good experience with feeding and getting the best nutrition.”

Emily Ratajkowski

“If it seems like I’m always breast-feeding, it’s because I am,” the model captioned a sweet photo of the intimate moment between her and her newborn son, Sylvester, in April 2021.

Brittany Matthews

“Breast-feeding with dogs on ya,” Patrick Mahomes‘ fiancée hilariously wrote on her Instagram Stories amid a feeding session with the couple’s 1-month-old daughter, Sterling Skye, in April 2021.

Lala Kent

The Vanderpump Rules star opened up about her complicated feelings toward breast-feeding on April 1.

“So many people asked me if I was going to breast-feed. I thought this was a strange question because it’s not that simple. I know many women who struggled — whether the baby didn’t latch, milk wasn’t coming in or it just wasn’t for them,” she wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of herself sitting on the floor while pumping. “I was never married to the idea of breast-feeding because I didn’t want to feel disappointment or shame. That being said, I’m grateful my boobies are producing, but I know my baby is bonded to me regardless of what kind of nipple is in her mouth.”

Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj said via Twitter she was happily surprised her baby boy had no problem “latching on” to her breast while she was at the hospital following his birth.

“But breast-feeding is very painful,” she noted. “Pumping is too. Women make this stuff look way too easy. Moms [are] really superheroes.”

Iskra Lawrence

The model shared a proud video of herself breast-feeding on Instagram as she also spoke out against mom-shamers. “Let’s just get to the point,” she wrote in July 2020. “Breastfeeding is hard AF! And it’s not OK that so much pressure is put on women to be able to do it. Or that you won’t have the same connection if you can’t breastfeed – that is BS.”

Jenna Dewan

Jenna shared this gorgeous photo of her bonding with Callum in April.

Jenna Dewan

“So happy,” the Soundtrack star captioned this peaceful photo of her feeding her son March 10.

Jenna Dewan

On August 11, 2020, Jenna opened up more about her breast-feeding journey. “Ohhh breast-feeding. It’s incredible and it can also be really challenging,” she wrote alongside this gorgeous photo. “At least it was for me the second time around. From latching issues to my son loving one side vs. another, making more milk, when to pump … EVERYTHING was different and I found myself asking a lot of questions … There really is no other advice that compares to other moms who have been in exactly the same situation. I always believe that when women come together and share knowledge, we are so powerful.”

Audrey Roloff

On February 25, the Little People, Big World alum took to her Instagram Story to tease a big announcement, and many fans had guesses as to what it might be. “Going to stop nursing Bode?” one person asked about her newborn, to which she replied, “Definitely not.”

Ashley Graham

But first, milk. The model welcomed her son, Isaac Menelik Giovanni Ervin, on January 18 and is already a parenting pro when it comes to multitasking. She shared this adorable photo on February 13.

Tori Roloff

Little People, Big World star Tori Roloff proved just how incredible moms are when she shared a video of herself breast-feeding her baby daughter, Lilah Ray, while also coordinating dinner as her husband, Zach Roloff, struggled to follow instructions.

Shay Mitchell

The Pretty Little Liars alum proved she was the most glam mama ever with this stunning breast-feeding photo on December 10. “Breast friends,” she captured this epic snapshot — taken by Joyce Park — which proved just how powerful she’s feeling these days.

Carly Waddell

The Bachelor in Paradise alum got candid in a November 20 Instagram post about why she switched her newborn son, Charlie, to formula after one week of breast-feeding.

“I decided to stop breast-feeding and try him on the same formula [daughter] Bella was on, and within a bottle or two, he was so happy. He stopped crying. He could relax. He could sleep. He smiled,” she admitted. “There is such a stigma about breast-feeding. If you don’t do it, you don’t care about your children’s health … But the one huge thing I found this time is that I made a really hard decision within myself as a mom to listen to my gut about what was best for my child.”

Alyssa Milano

The former Charmed actress shared an adorable “TBT” shot on Instagram on November 8, reminding folks that mom life and actress life are both full time jobs. “Multitasking,” she wrote.

Amy Duggar King

The Marriage Boot Camp alum posted a sweet and sleepy pic of herself in the throes of of juggling all the demands of being a mother on November 5. “Pretty poses, makeup and photoshoots are great but it’s not real. Life isn’t perfect and I don’t want the people who follow me to think that,” she captioned the photo. “So this is the real me, in real time living my best life! Hot tea in hand, ice water leaned up against me, half dressed and completely worn out! 😂”

Coco Austin

The blonde bombshell added some seriously sweet pics of her breast-feeding her 3-year-old daughter, Chanel, on a private plane. Although online trolls previously took aim at her for still nursing her daughter at age 2, Coco doesn’t seem to be fazed by the criticism as she is still breast-feeding a year later.

Jade Roper

The Bachelor in Paradise alum revealed on September 15 that she’s A-OK about being in full mom mode right now. The brunette beauty gave birth to her newborn son, Brooks Easton, on July 30, and also shares 2-year-old Emerson Avery with her husband, Tanner Tolbert.

“I realize all I post and upload to my stories is mom life and pics of my kid right now, but being with them is really all I am doing right now in the 4th trimester,” she confessed on Instagram. “I am the boob, the story reader, the diaper changer, the boo-boo kisser, the snack maker for the 800th time today, the boob, the tickle monster, the ‘time to brush your teeth’ dictator, the human pillow for nap time, the boob. I am their world. It’s not always 🌈 … sometimes it’s more 🌪 and 💩, haha, but these tiny humans are 1000 [percent] worth it.”

Troian Bellisario

The former Pretty Little Liars star, 33, took to Instagram on August 6, to share a powerful message during World Breast-Feeding Week. “I would never have thought something so simple would be so complicated,” Troian, who gave birth to her daughter, Aurora Adams, in October 2018 began. “My milk came in immediately (so lucky!) my daughter has always eaten well (little bit of reflux but all good) and breast-feeding her was never painful or frustrating (SO RARE) but the mastitis, waking up in the middle of the night to pump, pulling off on the freeway to pump or hiding in dark corners of houses while pumping or else I can’t sleep it’s SO PAINFUL. (I’ve included the most glamorous I’ve ever looked while feeling like an effing cow),” she continued. 

“Having to be conscious of everything I put or do not put in my body (it’s been almost two years if you count pregnancy) and that means alcohol, medication, even melatonin! I can’t even join in all of this cool CBD stuff that’s happening. But … no matter how much I HATE pumping or how complicated MY relationship with food is, it has been a joy, an honor and a no brainer to feed my daughter this way,” the proud mother assured. “My body has made it easy for us and I have loved every moment I get to spend this kind of time with her. Not every mother gets that. I don’t know if I will have it for much longer, but I will always take care of her and do what is best for us. Once again, f–k pumping. Love you forever, baby girl.”

Paola Mayfield

Go, mama! The 90 Day Fiancé star took a quick break during her workout session to feed her precious baby, Axel. “When priorities call,” she captioned the empowering photo on Instagram on July 9.

Carrie Underwood

Multitasking mama! Carrie Underwood snapped this pic before performing at the 2019 American Country Music Awards. “Getting ready for my performance ……. also pumping. 😬😂” she captioned the shot, along with the hashtags “#Multitasking,” “#ACMAwards,” #Southbound” and “#LetsDoThis.” Go, girl.

Jessica Simpson

After welcoming her third child, daughter Birdie Mae, on March 19, mama Jessica has been pretty proud of her pumping capabilities. After showing off a full bottle of breastmilk on her Instagram on April 2, she bragged, “This is what success feels like,” with a cow emoji. Her fans agreed, calling it “liquid gold,” and joking, “You’re a food truck.”

Laura Perlongo

On March 9, Nev Schulman’s wife Laura took to Instagram to share the struggles of breast-feeding, snapping this selfie in a car and writing, “shoutout to everyone chillin’ in a parking lot ✌️✌️.” What a queen!

Kat Von D

Kat recently became a new mom at 36 years old, and she’s raising her son Leafar as naturally as possible. That includes breast-feeding!

On January 6, 2019, she posted this sunny photo, writing, “Getting some of that vitamin Double D! 😜 Sunshine party! We try and spend daily time with Leafar outside in our front yard — especially now that he’s hit his first mental development leap at age 5 weeks. His heightened sense of alertness, smell and touch make going outside such a treat for him [and for us]. So much magical bliss [and boobs].”

Cardi B

Cardi went a step further and included a shot of her breast-feeding daughter Kulture in her “Money” music video. Later she shared a screenshot to her Insta with the caption, “I got a baby I need some money yea I need cheese for my egg!!!”

Rachel McAdams

Breast pumps have never looked this hot. On December 18, 2018, Rachel shared this insanely cool shot from Claire Rothstein for Girls Girls Girls magazine, styled by Alicia Lombardini.

The photographer explained the backstory of the shot, writing, “this shoot was about six months post her giving birth to her son, so between shots, she was expressing/pumping as still breast-feeding. Breast-feeding is the most normal thing in the world and I can’t for the life of me imagine why or how it is ever frowned upon or scared of.”

Hilary Duff

Hil posted this photo eating at a restaurant, and captioned it, “On a lighter note…. @acrebaja was bomb.” A week later, she compared her breast-feeding pic to Rachel McAdams’ super high fashion shoot, joking, “Am I doing this right?😛”

Kate Upton

Kate got some backlash in December 2018 when she posted this photo drinking wine with the caption, “Both nursin 🍼🍷🍼🍷,” insinuating that she still consumes alcohol while breast-feeding her baby.

Fans had a lot to say about the issue, but Kate never responded. According to the CDC, “Generally, moderate alcohol consumption by a breast-feeding mother (up to 1 standard drink per day) is not known to be harmful to the infant, especially if the mother waits at least 2 hours after a single drink before nursing,” however, “Not drinking alcohol is the safest option for breast-feeding mothers.”

Kalani Faagata

90 Day Fiancé star Kalani took a trip to New York City, and breast-fed her baby right in front of the Statue of Liberty. “Sightseeing with my loves! 🗽💙” she casually captioned the iconic pic!

Jessie James Decker

Jessie has always been super open and real about motherhood, and the same was true when she shared this breast-feeding pic on August 2, 2018, writing, “Cheers, bitches.”

Jenna Jameson

Jenna has long been an advocate for breast-feeding, and even at “almost two years old,” she still nurses her daughter. “I will forever advocate breast-feeding because it is healing for mama and baby,” she wrote. “When the world gets too much for Batel, she comes to her safe place and everything slows down. We both rest. We reconnect. We love. Yes, it’s beneficial to her system health-wise, but the comfort is just as important. She knows I will forever be her constant. Let us all take a moment to revel in the beauty of motherhood.”

Padma Lakshmi

“Multi-tasking: level 💯on set at @BravoTopChef #tbt, she captioned this photo in 2018. Now THAT’S a boss mama!

Chrissy Teigen

Chrissy‘s daughter Luna is all done breast-feeding, but after watching her mom nurse her brother Miles, she was inspired. “Luna making me feed her babydoll so I guess I have twins now,” Chrissy teased alongside this vacation photo in July 2018.

Pink

Pink has posted several photos nursing her children, but she opened up more about it on Ellen DeGeneres in 2017. “It’s such a weird thing that people have such strong opinions about breast-feeding. It’s a child, and it needs to eat,” said Ellen.

Pink couldn’t agree more. “Strong opinions about things that don’t affect their life at all! I’m feeding my kid. Would you rather him scream? Because he’s very capable of that, too,” she joked.

Blake Lively

In 2017, Blake revealed that she was up late breast-feeding before the Peoples’ Choice Awards, writing, “Thank you @lorealmakeup for making me look like I slept more than 2 hours last night. #breastfeedingmama 😳😊💪🏼.”

Brooklyn Decker

Brooklyn has been so bold and open when it comes to motherhood. In 2017, she got very honest in an interview with the New Potato, telling new moms “It gets better and better and better and better. Every cliché is true. Your nipples will heal. Your boobs will not.”

Olivia Wilde

Olivia was very open about breast-feeding, even after she stopped. In 2016, she shared a screenshot of an Amazon ad for a hands-free breast pump with the caption, “Why does Amazon insert breast-pump ads into every single goddamn search I make? I’m no longer in the market for more pump supplies Amazon! Shut it down! PS. I own this bra and it’s awesome.”

She also clapped back at the unhealthy body standards to ad created, writing, “[I wanna] call bulls–t on this ad for a breast-pump bra, cuz this lady definitely did not recently birth a child who requires breastmilk to be pumped.”

Liv Tyler

Shortly after welcoming her daughter Lula Rose in 2016, Liv shared a touching moment on Instagram, with the caption, “Sunday morning snuggles with my baby girl. So grateful for this precious gift.” Too sweet!

Mayim Bialek

Mayim was incredibly open about breast-feeding her son, Fred, until he was four years old, but that doesn’t mean the criticism was easy for her to handle. In 2014, she admitted that peoples’ mean words “made her cry.”

“People laughed and sneered but it wasn’t wrong,” she told In Touch. “Just because you do something your way doesn’t mean you can judge people who don’t. I don’t think I’m a better mom and my kids aren’t necessarily better off than yours.”

Alyssa Milano

Superwoman, indeed! Alyssa has shared several breast-feeding pics, and defended her choice on The Talk. “Who are we, that now we get upset as human beings if we see a woman feeding her baby? It’s crazy to me,” she said.

Alanis Morissette

Alanis is such a supporter of nursing that she appeared in a documentary on the subject called The Milky Way in 2014. “We live in a very funny society, a society that on one hand says that we’re just a sexual object … and then when this other sort of otherworldly, biological wind-in-the-hair goddess power comes out in the form of feeding our children in a very beautiful, animal way, that can actually be more intimidating,” she admitted.

Jaime King

In September 2014, Jaime got real about her late night feeding photo. “It was 4 am, and I was breast-feeding my son, when the woman who was helping me take care of him took the picture,” she told Bello magazine.

“I had been hearing so much BS about breast-feeding (being) the only way and that if women use formula there must be something wrong with them. And it made me think about this thing within mommy-hood where there’s all this women-against-women stuff going on, so I posted it because I believe every woman has a right and a choice to do what she wants to do.” Yes girl!

Gwen Stefani

In 2014, Gwen shared this stunning photo breast-feeding her then-5-month-old son Apollo. While many moms are forced to hide their baby under a blanket, Gwen makes sure her kids get the freshest air possible. Look at that view!

Gisele Bundchen

In 2013, Gisele shared a very glam photo feeding her daughter while getting her hair done. but in 2018, she revealed the reality behind the screen. “When I became a mom, I kind of lost myself. It was like a part of me died,” she told People.

“I’d been this very independent person. It was all about me. But now I had this little being, and I suddenly felt l couldn’t do other things and that was very hard for me. All I ever wanted was to be a mom, but when you’re actually experiencing that, it’s a shock.” We love the honesty!

Kehlani

The 23-year-old songstress announced on March 25 via Instagram that she gave birth to her first child. Although she hasn’t revealed many more details about her new bundle of joy, she’s not shy about the power of motherhood.

Bekah Martinez

Bekah has been very outspoken about the struggles of motherhood since giving birth to her daughter, Ruth, in February. The former Bachelor contestant took to Instagram on April 15 to show how she balances having a baby and self-care. She wrote in the caption, “I was waiting patiently for her to finish nursing before beginning my (single!) glass of wine.”

Jessie James Decker … Again!

Jessie shared another photo where she’s breast-feeding her baby to her Instagram on April 17. “Look at this pic I found that my mama took of me and Forrest,” she wrote. “He was 7 weeks old and I had a photo shoot so he came with me and I nursed him in between shots. This feels just like yesterday. I can’t believe a year has gone by so quickly. I sure do love being a mama 🙏🏼.”