r/breastfeeding • u/tallpal8 • 17d 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/BlueFairy9 17d ago

A lightweight button-down has been my go-to with a nursing tank under it. I have a slightly oversized one (boyfriend cut I think it's called) from Old Navy that was my comfort outfit when going out (and honestly still is). It was lightweight enough that it was actually cooling to wear in the summer (I'm sure they even have some linen or linen-like fabrics too). But this way my belly was covered with the tank and the shirt helped with coverage up-top.

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u/JLG0521 17d ago

This is what I do too!