Breastfeeding Icon Ashley Graham Explains Decision To Stop At 5 Months With Twins

A lifelong lesson! Ashley Graham is a proud mom of three who frequently gushes about her sons — calling them “the greatest teachers” in her life.

Ashley Graham shared an unfiltered photo of her post-pregnancy stomach on Monday.  The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model grabbed her stomach with both hands in the uncaptioned Instagram photo, revealing loose skin.  Her followers praised her in the comments, calling her "The realest one we know" and "inspirational," saying, "We need more realistic models like her." Alyssa Milano called her "Beautiful."  The post comes a little more than a year after she gave birth to twin boys she shares with husband Justin Ervin.The couple also share a 3-year-old son.  Her post came days after she slammed cancel culture over saying she no longer planned to breastfeed her children.  "There's this whole thing with people telling you how to feed your child," she said in an interview earlier this week on "The Daily Show" with guest host Chelsea Handler.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by A S H L E Y G R A H A M (@ashleygraham) "With my first kid, I was like ‘I can only breastfeed, this is the right way.’ And then I had the twins, and I was like, ‘I’m not doing this.

A proud moment! Ashley Graham is embracing her postpartum body — stretch marks and all — one year after giving birth to twin boys.

, she shared how her relationship to her body changed while she was pregnant with her twins. "At 30 weeks, the stretch marks started to creep up. I thought to myself, Okay, Ashley, you can handle this. You already had a few, this is life.

Ashley Graham is keeping it real. The supermodel and inclusivity advocate took to social media on Monday with a photo of her stomach that has not gone unnoticed. The snap features the mom of three's bare torso as she grabs her belly with her two hands.

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Emily Ratajkowski slayed the runway on Monday when she walked the Tory Burch fashion show, where Ashley Graham and Suki Waterhouse led the stars in attendance. The 31-year-old supermodel – who recently showcased her washboard abs – rocked the catwalk in a black dress that hugged her incredible body.Graham, 35, dazzled in a sheer top that exposed her black bra, pairing the sexy look with an elegant skirt and gold shoes. Waterhouse, 31, wore a similar sheer top and donned brilliant orange pants. The three stunners all made the event an A-list affair as Burch presented her Fall 2023 Ready To Wear collection. Strutting her stuff: Emily Ratajkowski, 31, slayed the runway on Monday when she walked the Tory Burch fashion show VIP guests: Ashley Graham, 35, and Suki Waterhouse, 31, led the stars in attendanceOther big names in attendance were Bella Thorne and Vogue's iconic editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. Bella mixed whimsical edge with classic glamour as she arrived in a black dress with power shoulders. Thorne's look slightly exposed her midriff and she styled her bangs in a slick swirl while the rest of her hair was pulled back in a bun.Wintour sat front row like always with her signature bob and black shades, giving the legend a regal presence as she ruled from the fashion show's epicenter.Maddie Zeigler attended in a sheer lilac dress, white miniskirt and a powder blue coat. The sheer theme continued with lori Harvey, who made her beige and black ensemble pop with neon blue pumps. Claire Foy looked gorgeous in a white lace skirt and an oversized black coat slung off of her shoulders.  And Lana Condor was a class act in chocolate brown while Halima Aden was radiant in a beautifully vibrant pattern.

Ashley Graham, Suki Waterhouse, Maddie Ziegler and Lori Harvey all dared to bare in sheer numbers at the Tory Burch Fall/Winter 2023 Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week on Monday (February 13) in New York City.

has shared multiple on Instagram, she doesn't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to parenting. During a recent appearance on , host praised Graham for “normalizing” breastfeeding on social media, saying, “You have your boobs out, you're constantly pumping, feeding these kids,” before correcting herself and saying, “not pumping.” However, Graham chimed in, saying, “it's all of the above.” After welcoming her first child—a baby boy named Isaac—with Justin Ervin in February 2021, Graham thought breastfeeding was the only “right way” to feed her child. That changed after , Roman and Malachi, in January 2022.

Ashley Graham recently spoke out about her decision to stop breastfeeding her twins.While appearing on The Daily Show on Wednesday, the 35-year-old shared with host Chelsea Handler that she opted to stop breastfeeding Malachi and Roman after five months.'I stopped breastfeeding when they were five months, and I gave them the best formula I could find in America,' she said. She is a spokesperson for the formula company Bobbie.The model - who was seen playing with her kids earlier this week - also commented on how many people think they have the right to tell others how to feed their children.'These little guys are so strong and so happy, so I don’t think we should be telling people how they should be feeding their kids.' Opening up: Ashley Graham defended her decision to stop breastfeeding her twins while on The Daily Show Motherhood: The 35-year-old explained that after her twins Malachi and Roman were five months she switched them to formulaThe former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover star jokingly likened feeding her sons to 'feeding a nation.'She continued: 'There’s this whole thing with people telling you how to feed your child.

Ashley Graham looked fantastic as she put on a fashionable display in New York City on Thursday.The 35-year-old supermodel — who recently attended the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala — wowed in a figure-hugging brown dress that stretched to her ankles.The bombshell beauty looked effortlessly cool as she teamed it with a plush plum bomber with baggy sleeves.Ashley pulled her lustrous dark hair into a sleek and trendy updo with a side part and a tiny curl at her hairline.The mother-of-three added medium-sized hoop earrings before heading to check out the Empire State Building. Ashley Graham looked fantastic as she put on a fashionable display in New York City on ThursdayThe mogul sizzled as she walked through the Big Apple in a pair of stone-encrusted, slingback, open-toe heels.She flashed an immaculate French pedicure in the stylish footwear, which coordinated with her pristine manicure.The catwalk queen, who married Justin Ervin in 2010, looked typically gorgeous with her face made up.The Pretty Big Deal podcast host flaunted her big brown eyes with the application of dark, winged liner.Graham was en route to kick off New York Fashion Week, where she was joined by designer Maxwell Osborne.At the gathering she posed for photos atop one of the world's tallest skyscrapers.The outing comes after the doting mother recently discussed her decision to stop breastfeeding twin boys Malachi and Roman when they were five-months-old.'I stopped breastfeeding when they were five months, and I gave them the best formula I could find in America,' she told Chelsea Handler while appearing on The Daily Show.

Her kids, her choice. Ashley Graham explained her decision to stop breast-feeding her 13-month-old twins — and she has no regrets.

Ashley Graham flaunted her cleavage on Monday in Malibu for a photoshoot when she wore a busty leopard top and sat on a vintage Ford Bronco. The 35-year-old supermodel – who recently rocked an aqua-toned sweater dress at the star-studded Marc Jacobs runway show – straddled the tailgate and ran her hands through her hair. Surrounded by a photography crew, Ashley posed up a storm and soaked up the sunshine, protecting her eyes with stylish shades.The stunner also modeled an oversized white shirt and blue shorts that featured a ruched waistline. And before she kicked off the work week, Graham stunned at the 2022 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in a gorgeous green gown with a chest cutout.  Bronco babe: Ashley Graham, 35, flaunted her cleavage on Monday in Malibu for a photoshoot when she wore a busty leopard top and sat on a vintage Ford BroncoKnown for her mantra 'beauty beyond size,' the voluptuous star recently opened up to Harper's Bazaar about self-care.Graham is famous for her sun-kissed glow, and she admitted that tanning beds were one of her favorite things growing up as a teen.'I hope I don't get cancelled for that!' she joked. 'I've always been a tanner.

Ashley Graham shared new photos of herself getting ready for the 2023 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in New York City on Saturday evening. The day after the event, the 35-year-old supermodel took to Instagram to share photos of herself in the stunning emerald dress while posing with her one-year-old twin sons Roman and Malachi.For the event, the mother-of-three wore a ruched, figure-hugging Aliétte dress with a mock neckline and cut-out highlighting her curves.As she was getting ready ahead of the gala, she not only showed off her glamorous look but also her babies - two of three children she shares with her husband Justin Ervin.In her caption, she congratulated activist and fashion designer Aurora James for the successful night of the star-studded inaugural gala celebrating Black excellence in the fashion industry.  Having fun: Ashley Graham, 35, shared new photos of herself getting ready for the 2023 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in New York City on Saturday evening Mommy duties: The day after the event, the supermodel took to Instagram to share photos of herself in the stunning emerald dress while posing with her one-year-old twin sons Roman and Malachi Share Follow If you make a purchase using links on this page, MailOnline will earn an affiliate commission Rock a ruched dress like Ashley wearing Aliette £1122.92 Aliette ruched cutout dress Shop it here! Buy now Ashley Graham ensured all eyes were on her as she stepped onto the 2023 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala carpet in NYC this weekend. Styled by Jason Rembert, the supermodel stunned in an emerald green ruched dress from Aliette.

covered herself in at Schiaparelli’s couture show last month, or the embellished tights that . Proving that “no pain, no gain” is not the only approach to getting dressed for a fashion show, Graham made the case for comfort.Ashley Graham added glamour with bejeweled ear climbers. A statement sweater if we've ever seen one.The supermodel took her swaddling knit from weekend wear to fashion statement via Jacobs’s signature Kiki platforms, which added several inches to her height, and a spangled version of the designer’s J Marc bag.

Ashley Graham was a vision in blue as she joined stars at the Marc Jacobs runway show in New York City on Thursday.The supermodel, 35, flaunted her killer legs in an aqua-toned cable knit sweater dress that stopped just before her knees.She added height to her already statuesque frame by slipping her feet into sky-high white Mary Jane heels.They each had several straps that climbed up her ankles. Ashley's silky brunette was worn in a chic updo with several strands left out to create an edgy side bang.

Emily Ratajkowski showed off her chic new hair and her stellar figure while making an appearance at the 2023 Marc Jacobs Runway show on Thursday in New York City.The 31-year-old model looked cozy in a layered all-brown ensemble, even as she showed off a healthy dose of cleavage.She was joined by a bevy of other celebrities in the audience, including Nicky Hilton — who looked endlessly elegant in an all-black affair — and Ashley Graham, who personified coziness with a voluminous blue sweater dress.Other famous faces joining the trio at the high-profile fashion show included Blondie singer Debbie Harry, the actress Debi Mazar and Anna Wintour.Emily stood out among the guests with her striking brown jacket, which featured a thick fuzzy collar and curly strands a brown fur-like material cascading down the shoulders.

Ashley Graham was pictured at the 2023 Whitney Art Party at the Whitney Museum in New York City on Tuesday evening.The 35-year-old model cut a seriously stylish figure in a black dress with a daring slit up her leg.The star was seen stepping out of a private vehicle as she made her way towards the annual event, which returned following a two-year hiatus.The fashion industry personality - who sent pulses racing with a smoking snap earlier this week - later socialized with several other partygoers at the star-studded function.In a fun twist, attendees were asked to dress in accordance with their zodiac signs. In attendance: Ashley Graham was pictured at the 2023 Whitney Art Party at the Whitney Museum in New York City on Tuesday evening There it is: The model also donned a sleek black dress that prominently showed off her right leg thanks to a daring slitGraham's zodiac sign is Scorpio.The cover girl rocked an all-black outfit with black strappy heels that showed off her pedicure.The model donned a sleek black dress that prominently showed off her right leg as there was an incredibly daring slit.She added a fuzzy black jacket. The fashion industry personality wore a set of high-heeled shoes and accessorized with several earrings.Her gorgeous and typically free-flowing brunette hair was tied back into a tight bun for the length of the function.

Ashley Graham took the plunge in a fluttering Lanvin gown that she showed off to full advantage on Instagram this week.The 35-year-old model and body positivity figurehead could be seen posing up a storm in a string of snaps she posted to her page.Letting her luxurious dark hair tumble freely over her shoulders, she accentuated her features with makeup for her latest set of photos. Having a ball: Ashley Graham took the plunge in a fluttering Lanvin gown that she showed off to full advantage on Instagram this weekShe lent the look an extra splash of glitz with a subtle pair of earrings, clutching a small handbag in some of the pictures.A couple of the pictures showed Ashley dashing down a hotel hallway and then posing for a selfie in front of the elevators.  'I love you @lanvin,' the Nebraska-born fashionista wrote in her caption, adding: '(especially when I don’t have to wear a bra).' On the personal front, Ashley became a mother of three in January 2022 when she gave birth to her twin sons Roman and Malachi.