Anna Poteet honoured tube-fed babies and their moms in a beautiful photoshoot. The photographer didn’t expect the shoot to have this theme, as she had other plans in mind for the series. It didn’t turn out exactly how she envisioned it, but the photos she took told an even more amazing story.

To show the different ways babies feed, Poteet called out for models on Facebook for her “fed is best” photoshoot. She expected to get a mix of moms and babies: breastfed, tube-fed, and formula-fed. The goal of the photoshoot was to get rid of the negative stigma surrounding baby feeding. There are already so many pressures a mom faces, so being shamed for their way of feeding their baby is an added challenge they shouldn't have to overcome.

Instead of getting a mix of moms, Poteet exclusively got models who were all tube-feeding. On September 16^th, a clear and sunny day at Signal Mountain, Tennessee, Poteet happily photographed three women, their babies, and their tube-feeding machines. She was so glad she was able to bring awareness to tube-feeding, and she hopes her beautiful photos help get rid of the stigma surrounding it. Furthermore, one of her best friends participated in the shoot, so it was an extra special day for the photographer.

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Some infants require feeding tubes in order to get any sort of food in them. Those who need it usually don’t have the strength or muscle coordination to breastfeed or drink from a bottle. Some of the conditions they have can include having trouble gaining weight, having a weak or non-existent swallowing reflex, gastrointestinal defects, respiratory distress, or problems with electrolyte balancing. At home or in the hospital, someone will have to insert a tube into the infant, tape it in place, and watch over the baby as infant formula flows through.

The photos have been shared more than 8,000 times. Clearly, many people agree with the message of the photoshoot, and they also see each mom’s beauty. They love their kids so much that they’re willing to do anything to make sure they eat well. No matter what type of feeding a baby needs, a mom is sure to do everything she can to ensure her baby is healthy.