'It's mother nature': Candice Swanepoel breastfeeds newborn son Anaca in Instagram image as she talks about mommy-shaming

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 15:57 EST, 18 December 2016 | Updated: 23:13 EST, 18 December 2016

She gave birth to son Anacã Nicoli on October 5.

And now new mum Candice Swanepoel says she has already felt shamed for breast feeding in public spaces.

The 28-year-old model shared an image of herself feeding her newborn on Sunday with a lengthy caption talking about her experience as a new mother. 

She gave birth to son Anacã Nicoli on October 5; And now new mum Candice Swanepoel says she has already felt shamed for breast feeding in public spaces; The 28-year-old model shared an image of herself feeding her newborn on Sunday with a lengthy caption talking about her experience as a new mother

'Many women today are shamed for breastfeeding in public, or even kicked out of public places for feeding their children,' she wrote. 

'I have been made to feel the need to cover up and somewhat shy to feed my baby in public places but strangely feel nothing for the topless editorials I've done in the name of art..?'

'The world has been desensitized to the sexualization of the breast and to violence on tv...why should it be different when it comes to breastfeeding?' Candice continued. 

'Breastfeeding is not sexual it's natural- Those who feel it is wrong to feed your child in public need to get educated on the benefits breastfeeding has on mother and child and intern on society as a whole. #mothernature'. 

Sweet: New mum Candice  shared another up-close image of her baby's hand that same day

That same day she also shared an up-close image of her baby's hand. The Victoria's Secret stunner chose a black-and-white filter for the shot, which allowed a more intimate feel. 

In the photo, the two-month-old's hand rested against his mother's body. 

The 28-year-old simply captioned the picture with a blue heart, and of course, a hand emoji.

Since her little one's arrival, the eight-ranking Forbes top paid model has been showing her joy over her little one, courtesy of beautiful social media posts. 

'2 months of pure joy': Since her little one's arrival, the eight-ranking Forbes top paid model has been showing her joy over her little one, courtesy of beautiful social media posts

Just last week, Candice shared a sweet image of her little one's face as she carried him over her shoulder. 

'2 months of pure joy with my little love,' she wrote of the baby, who she calls by the shortened name Anacã. 

In another post just last month, the South African beauty caught her son in the midst of a smile. 

'My Happy boy and his chins,' read its caption.

Baby on the way! A decade into their relationship, the couple announced their engagement in August 2015, before the supermodel revealed she was pregnant the following March

Since 2005, the Australian Vogue cover girl has been dating Brazilian model Hermann Nicoli. 

A decade into their relationship, the couple announced their engagement in August 2015, before the supermodel revealed she was pregnant the following March.  

It appears that a wedding date has yet to be set, presumably with the couple's baby news that followed around half a year later. 

Their romance: Since 2005, the Australian Vogue cover girl has been dating Brazilian model Hermann Nicoli, 34. They are pictured in New York on May 23

 

 

 

 

 

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