Model Who Breastfed On The Runway Continues To Defend Herself Against Haters

After walking the runway, Martin had posted the photos on social media and made a solid point about the mass media coverage around her decision to breastfeed on the runway.

Martin wrote, "Anyone who knows me, knows it has been a life long dream of mine. I can’t believe I am waking up to headlines with me and my daughter in them for doing something I do every day. It is truly so humbling and unreal to say the least. I’m so grateful to be able to share this message and hopefully normalize breastfeeding and also show others that women CAN DO IT ALL! "

"But to be honest, the real reason I can’t believe it is a headline is because it shouldn’t be a headline!!! My story of being a mother and feeding her while walking is just that. Last night there are far more deserving headlines that our world should see."

"One woman is going to boot camp in two weeks to serve our country (@shauntness), one woman had a double mastectomy (@allynrose), and another is a cancer survivor, 2x paralympic gold medalist, as well as a mother herself (@bren_hucks you rock) Those are the stories that our world should be discussing!!!! "

"Just thinking about all that was represented there... I desperately need to give the most thanks to @mj_day for this. She supported me in what I did last night. Without her support this wouldn’t even be discussed!!!! She and the entire Sports Illustrated family are the most amazing and incredible team to have worked with. "

"THANK YOU for letting all 16 of us be our true selves, strong beautiful women!!! Because of you, my daughter is going to grow up in a better world, where she will always feel this way!!!!!! Lastly, to every single woman that rocked that runway with me. Be proud. I know I am of you! You all have inspired me in ways unimaginable. I love you all!!!"

But, Mara hasn't stopped advocating to normalize breastfeeding and parenting.

Mara has been posting more photos of how natural and wonderful motherhood can be by showing photos of her and her daughter during intimate moments, like breastfeeding. Many mothers online have said they are grateful to see her being so open.

Mara's best friend decided to share the real story behind the runway walk and what went down behind the scenes. It wasn't staged or planned, and it was proof that Mara is a phenomenal mom.

When a baby needs to eat, it needs to eat!

Mara posted this photo of her and her daughter co-sleeping on her Instagram stories and then decided to repost it on her page after receiving some hate and negative comments on the post.

She wrote, "I posted this photo on my story a couple of days ago and received a lot of positive messages as well as some negative ones. Parents commending me for showing what it’s “really” like sleeping with a toddler and others shaming me for “still breastfeeding and still co-sleeping with Aria.”

"Either positive or negative, I realize that my reality is going to be different than yours. This is how Aria sleeps on me most nights; using me as a human pacifier, as she is sprawled across my body. Am I tired. Yes. But it works for me. It works for us. Whether you choose to breastfeed or bottle feed, co-sleep or crib, etc, someone is always gonna have an opinion. And that’s ok."

"As long as you as a parent are trying to do your best for your family and your little one, and know there isn’t only one way of parenting or one right way. Because what works best for you and your family is all that matters."

One mom said, "My son just turned 15 months old. Some nights he ends up on the same pillow as me. I think it’s sweet. I love soaking up all of his smell and even though I stay tired almost always.. it is also my favorite thing to just know that he is safe snuggled up next to me. You are doing great Mama."

Another added, " I’m 21 months in and still going strong and wouldn’t change it my baby’s needs and wants come first ..what anyone else thinks is irrelevant so stick to your guns..."

From showing her love for being a mother to proving that, no matter what, your child comes first, Mara has helped moms all over the world feel seen and heard.