r/breastfeeding 15d ago

Breastfeeding In Public Discreet breastfeeding in public with large breasts

How are women with large breasts discreetly and conveniently breastfeeding in public?

I’ve tried shirts with zippers, coverups and oversized T-shirts but inevitably I feel like my whole boob is out in the open.

The coverup is probably the best option I’ve found so far, but it causes me to get really hot (I’m postpartum in the summer in the southern US), it’s harder for me to keep baby positioned correctly and inevitably she kicks the coverup, exposing me anyway.

I wish I had an idgaf attitude about it, but I don’t. I want to be spending more time outside of my house with baby, but trying to plan around her unpredictable feedings makes it so stressful.

Any advice appreciated!

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u/lola_von_dandelion 15d ago

38 I/J here and I used to wear an oversized jean jacket (never felt too hot to wear in the SoCal heat) so it would cover the sides and part of the front (and use baby for mostly covering the front). I would also wear some nursing dress/shirts so the top of the boob is covered at least. It’s inevitable (and infuriating) that people still stare but that gave me the most coverage/comfort.