BREASTFEEDING ANYWHERE. ANYTIME

More than a slogan, it's a right: the right for mothers to have complete freedom over their bodies, both at home and in public spaces.

Blurred, fantasized, commodified in advertisements, our bodies are often a subject on which society feels entitled to comment, even when they are simply nourishing our children. But what is not often said, what is less seen, is what can still happen in the world when a woman becomes a mother and chooses to breastfeed (in all its forms: exclusive, mixed, or pumping):

She may face a lack of support, precarity, and loneliness;
She may experience discrimination at work, from the moment of hiring, when announcing her pregnancy, or upon returning from maternity leave; She may be struck by the violence of words that offend, by the judgmental looks, and sometimes by gestures that wound; In the street, on public transport, at the office, even within her own family... She may see her rights rendered invisible and debated by everyone.

As if breastfeeding were a choice to be made alone and to be whispered about. As if it didn’t deserve attention, preparation, nurturing, and support. It disturbs as much as it makes ink and tears flow, so for the well-being of all and to achieve "living together," it is high time we supported and defended it.

Protecting breastfeeding is not about criticizing bottles or condemning those who do not wish to breastfeed. On the contrary. Protecting breastfeeding is about protecting the choice.

Protecting the right of women to do with their bodies as they wish. Protecting women at all stages of their lives, whether they are going through motherhood or not.

From the government to health professionals, employers, individuals, and co-parents, supporting breastfeeding is everyone’s responsibility in order to banish the systematic sexualization of the female body, normalize, and protect nature within it.

Every day of the year, Tajinebanane is committed to informing, protecting, and helping all women, especially those who choose breastfeeding, as long as there is a need to do so.

Signing this manifesto means acknowledging that breastfeeding everywhere, all the time, is much more than a slogan. It is a right, and it deserves to be defended.

They have already signed the manifesto:

• Alison (@cloudiies) & Marvin Cavaille, co-founders of Tajinebanane, along with the whole team
• Amélie Challéat, influencer, creator of The Very Good Mother, and founder of Allez L'Amour (@ameliechalleat)
• Anna Roy, midwife and author (@annaroy75)
• Benjamin Muller, journalist at Maison des Maternelles and producer (@benjamin_muller__)
• Carole Hervé, certified IBCLC lactation consultant and author (@carole.questiondallaitement)
• Camille & Morgan Schneiderlin, content creators (@camille_schneiderlin) and professional footballer (@schneiderlinmo4)
• Cédric Rostein, founder of the podcast @papatriarcat
• Charline Gayault, midwife and content creator (@charline.sagefemme)
• Clémentine Galey, author and founder of the podcast @bliss.stories
• Clémentine Sarlat, journalist and producer of the podcast @lamastrescence
• Daniel Ahanda, author, blogger, and podcaster (@bestofd)
• Dominique Leyronnas, pediatric neonatologist and vice president of Cofam (French Coordination for Breastfeeding)
• Elise Goldfarb, entrepreneur and co-founder of the Coming Out podcast (@elisegoldfarb)
• Elsa Wolinski, journalist and writer (@wolinskiki)
• Ely Killeuse, content creator and author (@ely_killeuse)
• Fiona Schmidt, journalist (@fiona.n.schmidt)
• Josepha Raphard, director and founder of Loma Club (@josepha_raphard)
• Illana Weizman, activist and author (@illanaweizman)
• Julie Longy, certified IBCLC lactation consultant (@julie.longy.ibclc)
• Juliette Katz, singer, YouTuber, and author (@coucoulesgirls)
• Juliette Mallet, illustrator and creator (@coucousuzette)
• Karine & Jean Andre, coach (@karineandre) & designer (@bonjourtattooclub)
• Laura Calu, comedian and actress (@laura_calu)
• Laura Tenoudji, journalist (@lauratenoudji)
• Laure Manaudou, Olympic swimming champion (@lauremanaudouoff)
• Louane, actress and singer (@watchoutforthetornado)
• Louise Chabat, actress, influencer, and therapist (@louisechabat)
• Marie Cao, author and professional bilingual LSF graduate (@littlebunbao)
• Marion Gruber, content creator, entrepreneur, and author (@fringeandfrange)
• Marion Seclin, actress and screenwriter (@marionseclin)
• Marlène Schiappa, Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Interior of France, in charge of Citizenship, and author (@marleneschiappa)
• Sonia Rolland, actress and director (@soniarolland)
• Sophie Trem, author and founder of The Good Mood Class (@theotherartofliving)
• Stomy Bugsy, artist (@stomybugsyofficiel)
• Shy'm, artist (@instashym)
• Tristan Champion, blogger behind the site @barbapapa.blog and author