Neha Dhupia urges to not sexualise breastfeeding; shares an empowering message

As a mark of her support to the mom influencer who was targetted by a social media troll, Neha Dhupia posted a picture of her breastfeeding daughter Mehr. Neha got married to actor Angad Bedi in a private ceremony on May 10, 2018. The couple has a lovely daughter, Mehr.

Neha, who is an avid social media user, keeps on sharing moments of her life as a mother on her Instagram. Recently, the actress came out in support of a fellow mother who was asked to post a video of breastfeeding by a social media user.

Neha shared a picture of her breastfeeding her daughter and requested everyone to ‘normalise’ and ‘not sexualise’ breastfeeding. With that the actress shared a long note which read, “The journey of a new mum is something only she can understand. While we all hear the happy side, it is also a huge responsibility and emotionally draining. It’s hard enough to be a mum and do all that there is to do. The last thing we need is to be questioned, mocked and worst of all trolled. I went through the same beats and I know how hard it is .”

 

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The Qayamat actress also shared the screenshot and called out the user who asked for a ‘breastfeeding video’. Neha continued, “Thank you @crazylilmum for sharing this and calling this individual out. ? ( krrishtherocker1987 ) A mother has her choice of how and where she chooses to feed or breastfeed her child. However, time and time again we see people looking at breastfeeding mothers in a sexual manner.” Dhupia concluded her statement and wrote, “This insensitive comment is an example of why it makes it awkward for moms in our country. They must be called out. … let’s normalise breastfeeding ? not sexualise it.”

As soon as Neha reposted the post on her timeline, many netizens put out positive comments, praising her for speaking out on the topic yet again, sharing her views and taking the initiative to normalise breastfeeding.

Neha made her debut with the 2003 film Qayamat: City Under Threat. She, however, came to spotlight when she starred in the 2005 movie Sheesha. Though she did not appear in many films, she has made a name for herself in the industry and has also been a judge on several reality shows specially she is known for her judging in Roadies.

Meanwhile, on the professional front, the actress will be next seen starring in Sanak which also stars Vidyut Jammwal.

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