Undaunted by the task of nursing twins, she is still nursing her two beautiful little ladies, no small feat.

I asked her if she’d like to be in my #breastfeedingtriumphs series.
She agreed!

Here’s what she had to say:

• When I found out I was going to have twins I had no idea that I’d still be nursing well into toddlerhhood. I didn’t think it would be possible but IT IS! I thought I’d have to pump and bottle feed but the twins fell into a rhythm when it came to nursing that it worked out perfectly. You see I started out with a ruined nipple from a nurse manually expressing me as it was flat. I don’t know why I couldn’t just pump on that one breast to help it “form” but I left the hospital in such pain I was worried she damaged my nipple for good! Thankfully through warm compress and TLC I was able to use that breast. I got the hang of tandem nursing when the twins had better head control but I still prefer to feed one at time as I like the one on one I get with each twin. My girls love it and I don’t see us stopping any time soon. With breast feeding twins it’s hard work but you have to push through it. There’s always a light at the end of tunnel. It’s just so convenient and works for us.

She’s a creative individual who has two fun-loving kids. When she inquired about doing a session during Cherry Blossom season with her kids, I suggested a nursing session to her.

She agreed, and I’m so grateful she did. As a new mom Ella felt a little self-conscious about nursing in public. But the second time around she is much more confident.

It’s always a true joy to photograph women who have embraced their bodies for their natural intended purpose. Women who no longer feel objectified while doing what comes most naturally to them.

Kudos to you Ella.

What an amazing example you’re setting for your daughter

One of the strong values that I want to continue to see reflected in my business, is supporting mothers who breastfeed.
It’s not always easy, and we still live in a society that makes some women feel uncomfortable with the simple process of feeding their child the way that nature intended. I truly believe that the best way for us as a society to accept breastfeeding as the norm is to see it. See it in person, in pictures, on television ect… We see breasts in so many other ways in the media every day, and no one bats an eyelash over it. So let’s make sure no mama ever feels like she can’t nurse her little one in public.
Join me at the East York Civic Centre on Saturday, Sept. 29 for the 2012 Breastfeeding Challenge. Mamas and their nurslings are invited to come out and celebrate the joys of breastfeeding from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a fashion show from the great ladies at Evymama as well as some great door prizes. I’ll be doing some nursing portraits on site, so stop in say hi!