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Incredible Photos Celebrate Breastfeeding Mums Around The World

'They are all united in the undisputed love and dedication they have in caring for their baby.'
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Parents editor at HuffPost UK

A photographer has travelled to 19 countries to capture incredibly candid moments between mums and their breastfeeding babies.

New York City-based photographer Tina Boyadjieva ventured to countries including South Africa, Uganda, China, Turkey, the UK and Peru to celebrate the bond between babies and their mothers across different cultures, ahead of World Breastfeeding Week (1 August). Some of the women even shared an insight into their lives, as well as the trials and tribulations of breastfeeding.

The photographs were taken in collaboration with Lansinoh, which specialises in breastfeeding products. The company’s CEO Kevin Vyse-Peacock said of the pictures: “Even though every mother has a different journey, they are all united in the undisputed love and dedication they have in caring for their baby.”

Alane in Brazil
Tina Boyadjieva
Corina in Argentina
Tina Boyadjieva
"I had a really tough time with breastfeeding."
Cecilia in China
Tina Boyadjieva
Karine in Brazil
Tina Boyadjieva
Mali in Israel
Tina Boyadjieva
"It was really tough for me to get started. But I stuck with it. I believe I'm giving life to my baby by breastfeeding."
Stefani in Argentina
Tina Boyadjieva
"Breastfeeding is the most beautiful experience. Everyone tells you that when you have a baby, breastfeeding will be an amazing thing. But you don’t realise how beautiful it is, until you actually do it."
Hilda in Mexico
Tina Boyadjieva
Silvina in Argentina
Tina Boyadjieva
"I breastfed my eldest, 15 years ago, and now I'm breastfeeding my 1 year old."
Orhahen in Israel
Tina Boyadjieva
"I only breastfeed on one side. He's never been sick and I believe that breastfeeding has a lot to do with that. We both love it, so I have no idea when I'll stop."
Sylvia in Uganda
Tina Boyadjieva
Celina in France
Tina Boyadjieva
"She's my first. She's just 4 months old, but has had two heart surgeries."
Marta in Spain
Tina Boyadjieva
Esra in Turkey
Tina Boyadjieva
"I am a single mom and chose to have a baby by myself at 42."
Glenda in Brazil
Tina Boyadjieva
Daria in New York, US
Tina Boyadjieva
Rocio in Peru
Tina Boyadjieva
Sophia in Uganda
Tina Boyadjieva
"I keep my baby with me all day. I grow food so I can sell [it] at the market."
Erika in Brazil
Tina Boyadjieva
Rainbow in China
Tina Boyadjieva
Irene in Mexico
Tina Boyadjieva
Suyia in Kenya
Tina Boyadjieva
Sophie in the UK
Tina Boyadjieva
"We had some difficulties during the first couple of weeks. He's now 5 months old and we both really enjoy it."
Juma in Brazil
Tina Boyadjieva
Jessica in Uganda
Tina Boyadjieva
"I have two children and we have a small shop. Until she can walk, she will stay with me."
Janine in Germany
Tina Boyadjieva
"I love breastfeeding - I feel such a strong bond with both of my children. I am so thrilled to do it now, for them. But I am looking forward to going back to work."
Silvia in Guatemala
Tina Boyadjieva
Leandra in Germany
Tina Boyadjieva
"I absolutely love breastfeeding. It came really easily to me."
Ritah in Uganda
Tina Boyadjieva
"My own mother died when I was very young. I don't know my birthday. am so happy to be a mum to my son."
Eunice in South Africa
Tina Boyadjieva
"I have a four-month-old and I believe breastfeeding is the strongest and purest bond between me and my baby. I plan to breastfeed for as long as I am able."
Faith in Kenya
Tina Boyadjieva
Leonarda in Peru
Tina Boyadjieva
Tamar in South Africa
Tina Boyadjieva
Maryluz in Peru
Tina Boyadjieva
Gulsah in Turkey
Tina Boyadjieva
Andressa from Brazil
Tina Boyadjieva
Procy in Uganda
Tina Boyadjieva
Margarita in Guatemala
Tina Boyadjieva
Alejandra from Guatemala
Tina Boyadjieva
Surya in Sri Lanka
Tina Boyadjieva
"I am 30 years old with four children. I live close to the tea plantation. A typical day at the tea plantation is 10-12 hours."
Dominika in Poland
Tina Boyadjieva
"I have four kids. I breastfed my others until they were 2 years old and I plan to do the same."
Patricia in South Africa
Tina Boyadjieva
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