In a remarkable display of determination, ultrarunner Stephanie Case breastfed her six-month-old daughter during the Ultra-Trail Snowdonia race in Wales. Finishing first among female competitors, she defied traditional expectations of motherhood. The experience, shared on Instagram, garnered a positive response, highlighting society's evolving views on new mothers. Case emphasizes that motherhood and athleticism can coexist, advocating for new mothers to continue pursuing personal goals. Her approach to nutrition and training, aided by her coach, allowed her to sustain her energy while breastfeeding, showcasing her efficiency as both a competitor and a mom.
"We don't have to lose ourselves in becoming a mom and we can keep setting big goals for ourselves," she says.
"I think the response has been overwhelmingly positive," Case, 42, tells NPR, adding that the reaction "has shown me that we still have these ideas in our head culturally about what a new mom should look like."
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