Jessie James Decker reflects on mum shaming after breastfeeding while drinking champagne

Reality star Jessie James Decker came under fire a few weeks ago for posting a photo breastfeeding while drinking champagne. 

As a mum-of-three who is quite open about her life on social media, James Decker is used to the repercussions that come along with being in the public eye.

However, she spoke to People about how the backlash she receives is indicative of the pressure mums experience on a daily basis. 

"I honestly feel like I’m the voice of all the moms," she said. "I definitely feel like they get heat for certain things."

The 30-year-old is confident in her ability as a parent.

"I know I’m a great mother, there’s not one doubt in my mind. I know that I take care of my babies, I know that they feel loved and they feel happy. I don’t have nannies; I take care of my children.

"So if I want to have a cocktail to celebrate my husband doing something great in his work, I’m going to, and I can still breastfeed."

The country music star reiterated that she wants to be there for other women with children.

"I feel like I want to be a voice for those moms that feel heat from others, or feel judgment because this is a hard job, and if you want to enjoy yourself you do it.

"I’ll talk to random moms that I meet at Gymboree [kids clothing store] and I’m like, 'Hey, what’s going on with that? How do you do that?' I’m always asking questions," she said.

“I just want all of us to feel like we’re in the same boat," she added.

James Decker is mum to three kids: Vivianne, 4, Eric Jr, 3, and Forrest, 5 months. 

At the end of the day, champagne or no champagne, mamas are just doing their very best. Cheers to that.