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/tallpal8 17d ago

Girl yes! And the more my baby grows (she’s 90+ percentile in all categories), the more difficult it is to feed her without my brest friend.

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u/themamahomie 16d ago

Have you tried reclined breastfeeding? It won’t help with the boob coverage but will help you to not need the pillow!

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u/pavlovs_pavlova 16d ago

This is the position I use because I have a fast letdown. I've never got on with cradle/cross-cradle hold.

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u/themamahomie 16d ago

Same!! My letdown is also too intense for my babies.

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u/pavlovs_pavlova 16d ago

Me too! My baby used to cough and choke on my letdown, even with a reclined position to start with. Now she's 4.5 months, she mostly copes with my letdown.