Keke Palmer claims 'breast milk discrimination' with security at a Houston airport
Keke Palmer is speaking out about the difficulties of being a nursing mother trying to maneuver airport security.
The 29-year-old actress and singer - who recently released the album Big Boss - faced a problem many nursing mothers contend with during a recent trip at the airport in Houston.
The Nope star apparently had difficulty getting breast milk she had pumped for her three-and-a-half month old son, Leodis, through security.
Keke and her partner, personal trainer Darius Jackson, welcomed their first child in February.
'Breast milk discrimination at the Houston airport ruined my mood,' she tweeted Monday.
Nursing: Keke Palmer is speaking out about the difficulties of being a nursing mother trying to maneuver airport security. The Nope star apparently had difficulty getting breast milk she had pumped for her three-and-a-half month old son, Leodis, through a security check in Houston
'I should’ve popped my t*t out right then because the discretion and comfort of pumping is thwarted with threats to throw out over 16oz my babies food?!?!!!' the frustrated mom exclaimed.
'Why is that not a crime?? I’M A MOTHER for crying out loud' she concluded, followed by crying emojis.
Other nursing mothers shared comments of support and their own difficulties working with the Transportation Security Administration.
'There is literally no justification for this, I don’t understand how they get away with it. Oh right, cos it only affects women,' wrote one supportive fan.
Another described her encounter in different airport.
'Experienced the same foolishness leaving Vegas. When they finally got through harassing us and "inspecting" they only let us through after grossly feeling up my husband. It was beyond ridiculous!'
'Same thing happened to me in the Little Rock airport. I felt so violated and embarrassed ' claimed another.
TSA guidelines state, 'Formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (to include puree pouches) in quantities greater than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters are allowed in carry-on baggage and do not need to fit within a quart-sized bag.'
Discrimination: The Emmy winner wrote about what she called 'Breast milk discrimination' Monday on Twitter, claiming TSA workers threatened to throw out more than 16 oz of milk she had pumped for her three-and-a-half month old son
Leodis: Keke and her partner, personal trainer Darius Jackson, welcomed their first child, Leodis, in February
Moms: Other mothers wrote about similar experiences in response to Keke's tweet. TSA guidelines state, 'Formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food in quantities greater than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters are allowed in carry-on baggage'
Working: It's unclear why Keke was in Houston, but the new mom has a full lineup of projects to work on. She has added her voiceover talents to the new animated comedy The Hospital, and will show off her vocal talents in the upcoming Sister Act 3: Kicking the Habit
'Formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (to include puree pouches) are considered medically necessary liquids,' the website reported.
'This also applies to breast milk and formula cooling accessories, such as ice packs, freezer packs, and gel packs (regardless of presence of breast milk).
'Your child or infant does not need to be present or traveling with you to bring breast milk, formula and/or related supplies.'
It's unclear why Keke was in Houston or if the baby was with her.
The new mom has a full lineup of projects to work on. She has added her voiceover talents to the new animated comedy The Hospital, and will show off her vocal talents in the upcoming Sister Act 3: Kicking the Habit.
Source: Daily Mail
