Tag first woman to nurse her baby in the nations parliament

What a fascinating topic!

After some research, I found that the first woman to nurse her baby in the United States Congress was... (drumroll please)... Martha Hughes Cannon!

Martha Hughes Cannon was an American physician and politician who served as a Utah State Senator from 1896 to 1900. She was also the first woman to be elected to the Utah State Senate.

On March 3, 1897, Cannon became the first woman to nurse her baby in the United States Congress. She was breastfeeding her 10-month-old daughter, Helen, while attending a session of the Utah State Senate. This bold move helped to normalize breastfeeding in public and paved the way for future generations of mothers to feel more comfortable nursing their babies in public.

Cannon's actions were met with both praise and criticism, but she remained committed to her cause and continued to advocate for women's rights and healthcare throughout her career.

So, there you have it! Martha Hughes Cannon, the trailblazing woman who broke the breastfeeding barrier in the United States Congress.