Rumer Willis proudly shared an intimate moment with her followers as she celebrated World Breastfeeding Week. The 35-year-old actress, who is currently filming Broken Trail with Graham Greene and Jeff Fahey, took a break from her busy schedule to open up about her experience nursing her 16-month-old daughter Louetta, whom she shares with her partner Derek Richard Thomas.
In a heartfelt post, Willis expressed her gratitude for the incredible journey she’s been on with her daughter, saying, “I feel so grateful that our journey has been so incredible.” The World Health Organization and UNICEF recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a baby’s life, and Willis has been fortunate enough to have a smooth and enjoyable experience.
However, she acknowledged that not all women have the same level of support and care, particularly during the critical early days in hospitals. She also highlighted the importance of combating misinformation about breastfeeding that can be devastating to a mother’s journey.
Willis shared a series of candid photos, including one of her breastfeeding her daughter shortly after birth, with her mother Demi Moore by her side. The actress emphasized the importance of early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth, as recommended by the World Health Organization.
In her post, Willis also emphasized the numerous benefits of breastfeeding, calling breast milk “a miraculous living substance, rich in antibodies, essential nutrients, and enzymes that bolster a baby’s immune system and promote healthy development.” She encouraged her 1.1 million followers to advocate for better support and resources for breastfeeding moms everywhere.
Many of her fans were supportive of her message, but some were uncomfortable with the actress exposing parts of her bare breast. Some commenters scolded her for sharing the intimate moment, saying it should have been kept private. However, others were happy to see a realistic portrayal of breastfeeding and praised Willis for her honesty and bravery.
Rumer Willis, 35, proudly bared her bosom as she celebrated World Breast Feeding Week Monday on social media, sharing candid photos of her nursing daughter Louetta, 16 months
In the first photo of the picture carousel, the doting mom is wearing a green bra top and casually breast feeding her daughter. ‘ I know I am a little late to the game. But could miss celebrating #worldbreastfeedingweek,’ she wrote.