Actress Dayo Amusa has spoken out against people who pressure nursing mothers about their breastfeeding choices.
The new mother, who welcomed her first child three months ago, expressed frustration over strangers and acquaintances constantly asking if she’s breastfeeding.
Amusa emphasised that many mothers face challenges with breastfeeding and should not be judged or pressured.
She shared her experience, revealing that she was formula-fed as a baby and turned out fine.
The actress urged mothers to prioritise their own well-being and make choices that work best for them and their babies, without feeling guilty or judged by others.
She advocated for support and solidarity among women, rather than criticism and comparison.
She wrote on Instagram: ‘“Are you breastfeeding” That’s the face of a well-fed baby. Does it matter whether I nursed my son, pumped, or gave him formula? NO. But for some reason, that’s what so many people want to know…..
‘As people smile at my baby at the grocery store check-out, even strangers ask the same question “Are you breastfeeding your baby” Since when is this OK to ask.
‘Here’s the thing-my baby has had it all. He’s been fed by the breast and he’s been fed by the bottle. All that matters is that he is healthy. 3months old I mean.
‘There’s a debate surrounding formula fed versus breast fed. Well guess what? That’s none of your business. Maybe she can’t produce enough milk to feed her child. Maybe the baby won’t latch on. Maybe she doesn’t feel the connection that other mothers feel nursing. Maybe it’s too time consuming. It all doesn’t matter.
‘As a mother of a baby, it takes so much strength and patience in those early days. Between the lack of sleep and the newborn cries and all, the last thing we need is the added stress of trying to please everyone.
‘We don’t need to feel guilty if we can’t produce enough milk or simply choose not to.
‘Moms, you do you. Choose whatever you feel best for yourself and your baby. Don’t listen to others. And as women, we need to show support for each other. Let’s stop with the “Breast is best”. We need to remember that.
‘And for the record, I was formula fed as a baby…and I turned out just fine. @babyolufire #babyolufire.”
