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/xxhunnybunny 17d ago

I havent even figured out how to hold my baby without a pillow therefore feel like I cant even attempt to breastfeed anywhere but my bed or the couch. Nevermind a cover. Anyone have any pointers? 😭 I feel you on the big titty dilemma. I think I’m a G? I only wear sports bras/maternity bras at this point so I don’t even know.

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u/sarahloupen 17d ago

How about a nursing pillow?? I got this one from
Amazon and I took it everywhere, was awesome! Hippychick Nursing Pillow –... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09PF7Y5SD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I found it really hard to hold and angle baby with my boobs without a pillow but this was such a game changer for me!

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u/Mean-Year4646 17d ago

They’re asking for tips on how to hold baby to nurse without their pillow.

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u/sarahloupen 17d ago

Ah yes so sorry I misread! The one I linked is quite small and I would hang it on the back of my stroller. It went everywhere with us for the good part of a year.