I was asked to leave an event for female founders because I had my baby with me. I don't think babies and business should remain separate.

Courtesy of Elena Brandt

• I was asked to leave a Y Combinator event after my baby cooed.
• It happened during a talk about nursing and pregnancy while growing a business.
• I don't feel I should separate my babies and my business.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Elena Brandt, cofounder of Besample. It has been edited for length and clarity.

I never dreamed of a large family.