Meghan Markle Leaves Clothing Line Launch to Feed Her Son
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At the launch of her new clothing line — a five-piece capsule collection called “Smart Set” — Meghan Markle talked about the importance of the project, which helps provide job training and professional clothing to women by giving back to the nonprofit organization Smart Works. After she gave her speech and met some of the women being helped by Smart Works, Markle reportedly said, “I’ve got to get back to the baby, it’s feed time.”
The Duchess of Sussex was referring, of course, to her 4-month-old son, Archie. Markle is supposedly breastfeeding Archie, something that the royal family allegedly didn’t do until fairly recently. Queen Elizabeth reportedly breastfed Charles and Kate, but before that, royal mums would hand over their little ones to “wet nurses” who would nurse their newborns for them. Princess Diana and Kate Middleton are also said to have breastfed their children.
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A breastfed baby typically feeds eight to 12 times during a 24-hour cycle.
Just like every working mom, Markle has to figure out how to juggle work and social obligations along with feeding and caring for her child. By stating her need to care for her child in such a public manner, Markle joins other celebrity moms who are normalizing the need to care for children while working.
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At the launch, Markle talked about how the Smart Set collaboration would empower women by providing them with the tools they need to succeed in the workforce. Customers who buy clothing from the line — which includes a work-appropriate blouse, tote bag, blazer, and trousers — can also feel like they’re supporting other women and enabling them to be successful.
Markle’s appearance at the launch of her clothing collection was her first official work duty since she gave birth to Archie in May, marking the end of her maternity leave.
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