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Breastfeeding in front of my parents

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Squiff70 · 18/12/2022 08:04

Tell me I'm being stupid.

My son is 4 months old and breast fed. My parents will be with us for Christnas and I really don't want to have to leave the comfort of my own living room and family every time he's hungry.

I've never had a problem breastfeeding in public but manage to do it discreetly. I'm still at the stage though that at times I need to see what in doing to get him to have a good latch.

I feel awkward breastfeeding in front of my parents. Well, my dad. They haven't met their grandson yet so never seen me breastfeed. I realise this is entirely my issue but how can I get over this hurdle?

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Original poster

Squiff70 · 19/12/2022 01:30

ditherydotty · 18/12/2022 14:06

The drama of feeding a baby 🙄 it's no big thing unless people make it so, personally I'd leave the room so my baby could concentrate on being fed without an audience but your making a big deal over nothing

How rude! My baby doesn't care if people are watching. All he cares about is being fed. He's not quite at a stage where he's distracted yet either. I actually think you opting to leave the room to feed is making a much bigger drama than I would be if I chose to sit on my sofa and feed discreetly. Each to their (annoying) own.

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Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 19/12/2022 10:21

britneyisfree · 18/12/2022 14:39

I have massive tits so it's impossible to be discreet. I just whip them out anywhere anytime. Fuck it, your baby needs feeding!!

I have double H cup and it is still possible to be discreet..

Ameanstreakamilewide · 19/12/2022 10:34

AliMonkey · 18/12/2022 08:13

Perhaps remind yourself that he’s almost certainly seen you naked eg changed your nappy or in the bath so it’s nothing he’s not seen before!

Personally I was happy feeding (discreetly) anywhere and in front of anyone, including on a park bench, in church, at a funeral …

Slightly different now!

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speakout · 19/12/2022 10:55

Breastfeeding isn't always discreet.
Women may be feeding twins, have a fussy or inquisitive baby, problems with latching.
If we support breastfeeding in public we have to accept that sometimes breasts and nipples are on show.
I have breastfed on trains, buses, planes, restaurants and cafes, museums, church, in the street, parks, libraries, cinemas, art galleries.

I draw the line at breastfeeding in front of my mother though.

StopStartStop · 19/12/2022 10:59

Go ahead and feed. Don't cover any more than you would normally, or you feel comfortable with.

I breastfed my daughter for four years and three months. At the start, my dad would shade his eyes so he didn't see. I was offended but ignored it. By the end, he was asking my advice on how to deal with mastitis in his goats.

quietnightmare · 19/12/2022 13:20

@BuffaloCauliflower
Don't worry it doesn't attract more attention it looks like your wearing a neck scarf

DappledThings · 19/12/2022 13:48

I just got on with it, in front of strangers and family. Including my dad and FIL. They couldn't see anything unless they got weirdly close.

I didn't give it a second thought. None of this blanket covering up, leaving the room or giving anyone a warning business.

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