(Photo courtesy Kate Murray, Kate Murray Photography)
These images have gone viral for good reason.
To me, they are a powerful visual depiction of what mothers love is.
For Kate Murray the Florida Based photographer who had the honour to capture the images of mum feeding baby despite having undergone chemotherapy and a mastectomy was
“Strength, love, and pure raw beauty”.
According to reports the mother in the photo was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer while she was pregnant. She went through chemotherapy and had one breast removed while carrying her baby. The birth was induced at 36 weeks in order for her to receive more treatment.
Kate Murray the photographer who captured the images reportedly said via her Facebook page
“Baby boy was born ready to prove to the world his strength he inherited from his strong mommy.
He latched on to her remaining breast all on his own and the room erupted in so many emotions.
Breastfeeding is such a sacred bond, and this one just makes my heart break and swell at the same time.
I am beyond blessed to have met and gotten to know this woman and her family, and so honored she asked me to be there to document these precious moments.”- Kate Murray.
Currently, Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Australia (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer). With one in eight women developing breast cancer in their lifetime and in rare cases 1% in men. Early detection is critical in increasing survival rates.
Kate Murrays Facebook account has since been disabled, and I am unable to locate her or her contact details. All credits of the images are credited to her.
xx Deb
