Whether a mother chooses to breastfeed or not, at the end of the day we all need to respect her choice.
To stop formula-shamers in their tracks, one new mom decided to hang a "No Breastfeeding Zone" sign in her hospital room.
When you read her story, the reason why will make a lot of sense.
Her Instagram feed features photos like this gorgeous maternity shoot with her husband, John.
Loving the red dress, Meghan!
So when the couple announced their pregnancy, the internet was overjoyed!
Her caption for the pic? "If you're a bird, I'm a bird!"
So ya, I'm crying.
Just a few years ago, Meghan was battling breast cancer and undergoing chemotherapy.
Throughout her treatment and recovery, she has been incredibly candid about her life, sharing updates on Instagram and her blog She Sparkles On.
Thankfully, after an aggressive treatment plan, Meghan learned that she was deemed NED, or No Evidence of Disease in July 2017.
There's nothing better then watching someone's story take a deserving and positive turn for the best!
She named her little girl Kendra Jane. Congrats, Meghan. You both look adorable in this selfie.
While Meghan's dream of becoming a mom was now a reality, it meant that she would also have to deal with the mom-shamers who wondered why she wasn't breastfeeding.
Mom-shamers step back, please.
She designed "No Breastfeeding Zone" sign for her hospital room to let the rotating staff of doctors and nurses know that she would not be breastfeeding.
And a happy baby is a healthy baby, right?!
Unfortunately, in a busy hospital, doctors and nurses might not know a patient's full medical history, which can lead to hurtful comments.
That's why Meghan's sign is so smart and could help other moms who can't breastfeed as well.
It's so sad that these moms have beaten cancer and gone on to have their children, only to be shamed for not breastfeeding their baby.
Shouldn't everyone just be happy she and her baby are healthy and nourished?
It's true — Meghan shouldn't have to defend her choices, but sadly we live in an age where parent-shaming is common.
I think a lot of moms will benefit from their own "No Breastfeeding Zone" signs in the future.
