The debate over whether mothers should breastfeed their children in public is nothing new. It’s a conversation that’s been happening for years, with people on both sides passionately defending their views. Now, another mother has entered the discussion, determined to stand her ground—and she’s making quite an impression.

This young mom has stirred up plenty of opinions along the way, and her story has people talking. Some see her as an advocate for breastfeeding rights. Others feel uncomfortable with her approach. But no matter which side you’re on, it’s clear that her story is worth hearing.

Anyone who’s ever breastfed knows one simple truth: babies don’t care where they are when they’re hungry. Hunger can strike at any time, and when it does, a mother has a choice—feed the child or let them cry. For many moms, the idea of nursing in public can be daunting. They might worry about stares, judgmental glances, or even comments. But for Trinati, it’s a non-issue.

She’s made it her mission to breastfeed her 17-month-old daughter, no matter where they are. Whether they’re in a park, at a store, or out to eat, if her little one is hungry, Trinati nurses her without hesitation. She’s committed to normalizing public breastfeeding and pushing back against the stigma surrounding it.

Of course, not everyone supports her stance. Trinati admits she often gets strange looks from people nearby. On some occasions, store employees have even tried to usher her into broom closets, insisting she might be more “comfortable” there. But let’s be honest—no one, especially a breastfeeding mother, wants to sit in a cramped, stuffy closet to feed their child.

This treatment didn’t sit right with Trinati, and she decided it was time to take a stand. During a trip to Costco, she asked her son to snap a picture of her breastfeeding his baby sister. For Trinati, this wasn’t just about capturing a family moment. It was about sending a message. “I never shy away from providing my children with what they may need from me based on our surroundings,” she said in an interview.

But the criticism doesn’t just come from strangers. Even her friends and family members have questions. “How long are you going to do ‘that’ for?” they ask. Every time, her answer is the same: “As long as she needs me to!” That response doesn’t always go over well. Some even joke that her daughter might be breastfeeding into kindergarten.

Trinati is done listening to the negativity and the sexualization of breastfeeding. “Really?” she asked during an interview. “Have you actually SEEN women nursing? My nipples are not at all what someone would imagine themselves dreaming about! Ha!” She joked, but she was serious about her point.

“These are basically udders right now,” she added. “Get over yourself! I’m not trying to steal your man with these naughty girls!” To her, her breasts no longer feel like a sexual part of her body. They’re now a source of nourishment and comfort for her child, plain and simple.

Her goal is to remind people that breastfeeding is about feeding a child, not about anything sexual. As she explains, “I don’t expect all men, or people who have never breastfed, to understand the ways in which mothers have the endurance to deal with straight-up acrobatics or nipple-pinching while breastfeeding.” She’s experienced plenty of uncomfortable stares when her 17-month-old nurses while standing on her lap, sometimes even balancing on one leg!

By sharing the Costco photo online, Trinati hopes to normalize public breastfeeding and raise awareness. She said, “I had my son take that picture of us at Costco because I want to show my daughter in the future and never forget the lengths we mothers will go to to make sure our kids are well taken care of in any circumstance.”

On Instagram, she captioned the photo: “My baby’s needs come waaaaaay before anyone else’s attempts to make me feel inappropriate for this sometimes-public act of nourishing and/or comforting my children.”

Her message is clear: her children come first, no matter how uncomfortable it makes others. “The care we receive as children is the foundation for building healthy relationships,” she said. “And trust is one of those fundamental tools.” Breastfeeding, in her view, helps build that trust. “I will never feel ashamed for letting a baby of mine do this with me in any setting because, in my opinion, breastfeeding demonstrates this to my children.”

Public breastfeeding is a topic that sparks strong opinions on both sides. Some believe it’s a mother’s right; others feel it should be done in private. But one thing is certain—stories like Trinati’s make us think twice about how we view this natural act.

So, where do you stand on public breastfeeding? Share your thoughts in the comments below!