Incredible Photos Celebrate Breastfeeding Mums Around The World

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