YouTube now allows breastfeeding videos to be monetized. Here's why it changed its mind.

Areolas won’t get you in trouble, as long as you follow the rules. Woman breastfeeding her baby Credit: Shutterstock YouTube creators who uploaded breastfeeding videos could not monetize their content — until now. The video-sharing platform is easing restrictions on who is qualified to earn money from its YouTube Partner Program.As TechCrunch reported, YouTube updated its policy to allow users to collect income from videos that feature breastfeeding. However, there are conditions.If a creator wants their breastfeeding videos to be monetized, it must meet the following requirements:A child must be presentCreators’ nipples can be uncovered or visible — as long as they are breastfeeding or demonstrating breast pump usageThe content must include contextual reference to breastfeeding, such as a child about to breastfeed or active lactationIn other words, creators may show their areolas, but YouTube will only allow monetization if there’s a baby in the scene and there’s relevancy to the topic of breastfeeding.Why did YouTube have a change of heart?YouTube listened to input from users who have expressed that breastfeeding videos are useful for parents seeking guidance on how to navigate the early days of childrearing.“We heard feedback that for many parents, videos about breastfeeding are a helpful resource
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