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Franca Lehfeldt Rebukes Instagram Breastfeeding Question After Birthday Photo

She shared the remark to her Story and framed it as women policing mothers rather than strengthening autonomy.

Overview

  • Lehfeldt, who turned 36 on September 12, posted a group photo the next day holding an orange-colored drink, prompting a follower to ask, "Echt jetzt? Du stillst nicht mehr?"
  • She reposted a screenshot of the comment on Instagram with the message, "Geburtstagsgrüße, die man sich besser schenken sollte," adding, "Frauen bewerten Frauen."
  • Lehfeldt did not disclose whether she is breastfeeding or what she was drinking, and she highlighted supportive replies saying the question was nobody’s business and that pumping or bottle-feeding can offer flexibility.
  • Outlets noted this episode as part of recurring mom-shaming directed at Lehfeldt since she announced in January that she would forgo traditional Mutterschutz and return to work quickly.
  • Lehfeldt and Christian Lindner announced their daughter’s birth in April 2025 and have kept details about the child private, as followers largely defended her in the latest exchange.