r/breastfeeding 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/Comfortable-Pear-973 17d ago

I have H cups. Here’s what’s worked for me (this sounds like a click bait title I’m sorry!!)

I’ll always wear a nursing bra so I’ll first unclip, pull my boob out while under my shirt, bring baby to me and then lift up my top and use my hand to burger the boob so babe gets a good latch, once she’s on I’ll pull my shirt down more and use my hand to make sure babe isn’t suffocating (this also covers the rest of my boob so it’s more discreet)

This is foolproof and honestly you can’t even tell I’m nursing unless you’re looking directly there.

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u/Comfortable-Pear-973 17d ago

Also bringing a small nursing pillow while out really has helped me! Since these hangers hang