It's time to celebrate for moms everywhere! Breastfeeding is officially legal in all 50 states–and that's good news for everyone. With Idaho and Utah joining the rest of the states and passing the necessary laws and bills, feeding your baby in public is finally legal all over the United States.
Idaho and Utah were the last two states without laws to protect nursing moms who are breastfeeding in public. The legislation around the country says: "A woman may breastfeed in any place of public accommodation … irrespective of whether the woman's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding."
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There was some pushback from Utah's Republican Representative Curt Webb who had an issue with the wording. "This seems to say you don't have to cover up at all," Webb reportedly said in February, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. "I'm not comfortable with that, I'm just not. It's really in your face." So the second part was removed in the state, and it now reads: "A woman may breastfeed in any place of public accommodation."
Even if it's been legal everywhere else, women have constantly been criticized for feeding their children when in front of other people. Even in the year 2018 someone breastfeeding their baby while at work is considered newsworthy. Model Mara Martin recently caused quite a stir after she breastfed her daughter, Aria, on the runway during Miami Swim Week in July.
Celebrity moms including Gisele Bündchen have been open about their support for breastfeeding. Some have openly shared photos of themselves breastfeeding their children on social media. To celebrate the news, click through to see which of your favorite celebs have raved about the importance of breastfeeding.
Gisele Bündchen made it look glamorous.
The supermodel shared this photo in 2013 of herself breastfeeding while getting glamed up. While not all moms get that kind of luxurious treatment, it was special to see her show this side of her life on social media. Prior to that photo, Gisele made headlines after saying that there should be a "worldwide law" that moms should be required to breastfeed for six months after giving birth.
Chrissy Teigen ignored critics who judged her for feeding her son.
Nothing can stop the Lip Sync Battle host from doing exactly what she feels is right for her kids. After she shared this photo in July 2018 feeding her newborn son, Miles, she received plenty of criticsm. Just weeks later, she shared another snap of herself lounging with no clothes on, while feeding her baby.
Adriana Lima believes every woman should do what's best for them.
"I did breastfeed, but for me it did not make me lose weight," she told the HuffPost in 2010. "Every woman is different … so just stick with your beliefs and as long as you try your best, that's what matters.
Shakira is a big fan of breastfeeding.
"Breastfeeding has been one of the best experiences of my life. I think I'm going to breastfeed him until he goes to college! I'm hooked!" she told Us Weekly about son Milan in 2013.
Pink proved life doesn't stop for new moms.
Back in 2012, she posted this Instagram photo of herself and daughter, Willow, and captioned it: "Lunchtime at my album photoshoot."
Miranda Kerr looked gorgeous while feeding her son.
She shared a snap of herself in 2011 nursing son Flynn, and captioned it: "Another day in the office."
Mariah Carey opened up about breastfeeding her twins.
After she gave birth to her twins, Mariah told reporters that she was "breastfeeding in tandem–with one baby on each arm."
Salma Hayek is all about it.
Salma understands how important breastfeeding is, so much so that she made headlines in 2009 when she fed a newborn baby in Africa whose mother had no milk. The actress was weaning her daughter, Valentina, at the time, but luckily still had milk to donate. Now that's awesome!
Penélope Cruz said it was "addictive."
Penélope Cruz breastfed her first child for 13 months and she told Allure magazine in 2013 that she will do it again with daughter, Luna. "I plan to do the same with my daughter. [Nursing] is addictive," she said.
Christina Aguilera compared breastfeeding to working out.
"It’s a little easier. It’s like a workout within itself. It’s very tiring actually, and you find yourself snacking more often," the mom of two said after welcoming son, Max.
Camila Sodi showed support for breastfeeding.
Camila posed for a campaign with the aim to promote breastfeeding. She later took away her support from the controversial campaign but she still supports the natural way of feeding a child.
Liv Tyler shared a super intimate moment on Instagram.
The actress shared a stunning photo of herself breastfeeding her daughter in 2016. She captioned the snap: "Sunday morning snuggles with my baby girl. So grateful for this precious gift."
Alyssa Milano is fighting to normalize breastfeeding.
The actress shared this photo of herself during World Breastfeeding Week in 2016. She captioned it: "In honor of #wbw2016. #normalizebreastfeeding."
Tamera Mowry opened up about her experience.
“Aden wasn’t latching properly, which meant I experienced soreness, my nipples were callused and I was in pain for about eight weeks,” she wrote on her website. “I was having a hard time keeping up my supply of milk, and it was taking a major emotional toll on me.”
Padma Lakshmi slayed with this breastfeeding pic.
"A shout out to working moms everywhere!!" the Top Chef host captioned this iconic photo she shared in 2016.
Blake Lively found another positive side to breastfeeding.
She shared this stunning photo of herself breastfeeding and captioned it: "The PERKS of breastfeeding. ."
Kourtney Kardashian showed moms have to stay focused even on vacation.
She shared a hilarious photo of herself wearing breast pumps while on vacation in Las Vegas.
Gwen Stefani had to breastfeed on the go!
The singer had to stop in the middle of a trip in Switzerland in 2014, to feed her baby.
Beyoncé does it, too!
Back in 2012, Beyoncé was reportedly spotted breastfeeding her baby daughter, Blue Ivy, while out to dinner in NYC with husband Jay-Z. A mom's gotta do what a mom's gotta do.
Adele had enough with the pressure moms feel.
“The pressure on us is f–king ridiculous,” Adele said. “And all those people who put pressure on us, you can go f–ck yourselves, all right? Because it’s hard. Some of us can’t do it. I managed about nine weeks with my boobs.”
She added: “All I wanted to do was breastfeed and then I couldn’t and then I felt like, ‘If I was in the jungle now back in the day, my kid would be dead because my milk’s gone.’"
Jessie James Decker was heavily criticized for this photo.
The country singer posted a photo in August 2018 that caused some controversy. She was feeding her baby, Forrest Bradley, while holding a wine glass filled with what looked like Rosé.
Michelle Renaud opened up about how meaningful nursing her child was.
The actress shared this photo on Instagram and said that it created a strong bond that united her and her baby.
