It's not always that you find a woman breastfeeding her child while walking the ramp. Recently, a mother made headlines at the annual Miami Swim Week show, while nursing her baby.

Mara Martin from Monroe, Michigan, flaunted a one-shoulder golden bikini as she breastfed her daughter Aria. Martin was chosen as one of the 16 finalists for the fashion show at W South Beach.

 

 

Model Mara Martin Walks The Runway While Breastfeeding Her Daughter! #wtf #carzy #meme #instagram #lmao #quotes #lol #funny #breastfeeding #model #video #daughter #fashion #maramartin #public @_maramartin_ #swimsuit #swimwear #bikini

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The model wrote on social media, "I can't believe I am waking up to headlines with me and my daughter in them for doing something I do every day. It is truly so humbling and unreal to say the least. I'm so grateful to be able to share this message and hopefully normalise breastfeeding and also show others that women CAN DO IT ALL!"

 

Wow! WHAT A NIGHT! Words cant even describe how amazing I feel after being picked to walk the runway for @si_swimsuit. Anyone who knows me, knows it has been a life long dream of mine. I cant believe I am waking up to headlines with me and my daughter in them for doing something I do every day. It is truly so humbling and unreal to say the least. Im so grateful to be able to share this message and hopefully normalize breastfeeding and also show others that women CAN DO IT ALL! But to be honest, the real reason I cant believe it is a headline is because it shouldnt be a headline!!! My story of being a mother and feeding her while walking is just that. Last night there are far more deserving headlines that our world should see. One woman is going to boot camp in two weeks to serve our country (sorry i dont know your IG handle ️), one woman had a mastectomy (@allynrose), and another is a cancer survivor, 2x paralympic gold medalist, as well as a mother herself (@bren_hucks you rock) Those are the stories that our world should be discussing!!!! Just thinking about all that was represented there... I desperately need to give the most thanks to @mj_day for this. She supported me in what I did last night. Without her support this wouldnt even be discussed!!!! She and the entire Sports Illustrated family are the most amazing and incredible team to have worked with. THANK YOU for letting all 16 of us be our true selves, strong beautiful women!!! Because of you, my daughter is going to grow up in a better world, where she will always feel this way!!!!!! Lastly, to every single woman that rocked that runway with me. Be proud. I know I am of you! You all have inspired me in ways unimaginable. I love you all!!! #siswimsearch

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Martin's walk was applauded by netizens with many calling the model's decision to breastfeed on the ramp "inspiring". Here's how they reacted:

Some people, however, criticised Martin, saying that breastfeeding on the ramp was just a publicity stunt and had nothing to do with normalising the act. Here's what they said:

So guys what are your thoughts on the breast-feeding model? Do share your comments below.