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Megan defends breastfeeding in public

Megan Gale has embraced National Breastfeeding Week by sharing a special message with her fans.

The 41-year-old Australian model, who is expecting her second child with fiance Shaun Hampson, shared a photo of herself breastfeeding son River on Instagram.

"I find it so shocking that breastfeeding in public is still so frowned upon and considered inappropriate in many cases," she wrote.

Megan Gale shared a special message for National Breastfeeding Week. Source: Instagram
Megan Gale shared a special message for National Breastfeeding Week. Source: Instagram

"Women are being made to feel guilt and shame for breastfeeding their child when it is not only undoubtedly the best method to feed your baby, it's also the physical function of breasts and what they're intended for.

"I have faced my own triumphs and struggles trying to breastfeed - it's harder than one can imagine. However I (thankfully) was never told not to breastfeed in public."

She also assured followes that this was "NOT an anti bottle feeding post".

The model says women should be allowed to breastfeed their young children in and out of the workplace, without it being frowned upon. Source: Getty
The model says women should be allowed to breastfeed their young children in and out of the workplace, without it being frowned upon. Source: Getty

Earlier this year Megan opened up to Be about her views on breastfeeding, saying women should be allowed to breastfeed their young children in and out of the workplace, without it being frowned upon.

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"You see what we’re exposed to [sometimes in the media] in terms of nudity and sexuality and that’s allowed but a woman doing something so natural and beautiful as breastfeeding is sometimes frowned upon and I’ve never really understood that," she said.

"So I think across the board it should be accepted, whether it’s in the workplace or not," she added.

Megan and Shaun Hampson share three-year-old River and are expecting a second child together. Photo: Getty Images
Megan and Shaun Hampson share three-year-old River and are expecting a second child together. Photo: Getty Images

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