A different view of mother's milk

This is a very common image of a woman as a mother. She is a nurturer, she's loving, she's protective, and she is a caretaker. Her body language tells the viewer that she is all about her baby. She is completely wrapped up - almost literally in motherhood. As a mother, I identify with her but think the picture is not quite complete. If asked to define myself, being a mother would certainly be one of the first things I'd say, but I'm also a wife, student, friend, etc. I think it's dangerous for women to be defined only by and through their children because it perpetuates female stereotyping.