by Michelle Stein posted in Parenting

When a mall security guard tried to stop a Virginia mom from breastfeeding her baby, she didn't back down -- she pushed back and started recording with Facebook Live.
On April 8, Ashley Cooper was waiting in line to get a family photo taken with the Easter bunny at Short Pump Town Center. That's when her 8-month-old daughter made it known she was hungry. Like, right now. Cooper quickly found a bench and began discreetly nursing her infant. She was soon confronted by a mall security guard.

"Security has just informed me I have to go into a nursing room, of which they have one, and it is currently occupied," Cooper said in the video. "I informed them that in the state of Virginia, breastfeeding mothers can nurse anywhere that they are legally allowed to be.? Cooper even showed viewers -- from multiple angles -- that there was absolutely nothing "offensive" showing. See for yourself.
After the camera stopped rolling, Cooper said she finished feeding her baby with two security guards standing by, went back in line with her husband and toddler and took their family photo with the Easter bunny. The family of four then stopped by guest services to speak with mall management.
"The women behind the counter were very apologetic and kind. They offered apologies and train tickets for my family to take a ride (my 3-year-old loves the train,)" she wrote in an update on Facebook. "I hold no grudge toward ...