breastfeeding at home FF in public?

[thebackson12]

I'm currently about halfway through my pregnancy,
I did bf for about 4 months with my first baby, when teething started he wouldn't feed so FF from then on, plus their were other issues he didn't poo regularly and as soon as I started him on FF he did. I could never express properly, I never felt like I produced enough he was underweight for a long time.

Another thing is the issue of bfeeding in public/in front of visitors. I admire all you who do but I just couldn't do it , there is that mental block, at a push I could do it in front of my mother. But in front of in laws, friends etc no.
And in public as well, I'm pretty large chested me getting baby #1 was never discreet at home I never attempted in public.

So I was wondering did anyone feed like this , breastfeed at home and ff basically mixed feeding. plus I will also have a toddler so having the possibility of some sleep whilst OH feeds 'young'un is appealing

So AIBU to mix feed for these reasons bad mother feeling or justified??

You could use a cover like this or this I know plenty of people who used them until they felt more comfortable and the baby was latching on quicker etc. I also found that wearing my maternity bump bands under whatever top I was wearing (if it wasn't a Breastfeeding top) meant that I could feed without having to show my stomach. It meant I could lift up my top but my stomach was still covered - less skin to attract attention. You may surprise yourself and feel more comfortable than you think. It is possible to do it discreetly and people rarely even notice what you're doing. They just think you're giving a sleepy baby a cuddle.

breastfeeding is the most natrual thing in the world and u should be able to feed where and whenever you want, could trie breastfeeding cafes
if not just stick to what ever you feel most comfortable with
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I am wondering how regular the ff will be, if you just do it when you are out - I mean, if you're not out on Monday, will you just give breast milk? And then if you're out all day Tuesday just formula?
I found attending a breastfeeding group great for losing inhibitions about bf. But when it comes down to it my baby being fed is more important than any stranger's discomfort! I would never have imagined how easily I'd feed in public, prior to having children though.
One thing in your post that did make me sad was the idea that infrequent poos contributed to giving up breastfeeding - my older boy had a week between poos each time, health visitor reassured me it was perfectly normal in bf babies. Nothing to worry about.
When your baby comes, do look at the actual baby feeding section on here, lots of great advice there and you will be supported whatever you decide to do.

Just to agree with a previous poster, my ebf dds are champion non pooers. Dd1 used to go every eight days or so, and dd2 is about every four days. Perfectly normal. Amazing on the nappy change front.

Other thought. I was really nervous with my first until I caught sight of myself feeding her in a mirror and I couldn't see a thing. Not an inch of flesh. That made me much more comfortable.

I feel/ felt exactly the same as you OP. And breastfeeding in public just didn't work for me - because I was uncomfortable, the milk didn't flow properly, DS didn't latch on properly, etc. Etc. So, after a month/ six weeks I only breastfed morning, evening and during the night - when we were out during the day I formula fed. It made everything SO much easier, and plan to do the same once DD is born. Once breastfeeding is established. And if she'll accept a bottle happily.

Public bf is much easier with an older baby, who doesn't need assistance with latch etc. My experience with my current 7 week old, is that if I feed before I go out I've got 3-4 hours of him sleeping happily while I do shoppping or whatever - no need to feed out very often. You could always arrange to come home when you anticipate a feed (if you want to avoid ff).

OP i did something slightly different in that i didn't want to breastfeed but wanted to give breastmilk so had 3 appointed times in the day when i would pump - great for me that i could get a lot out but appreciate not everyone can.

Gave at least 2 bottles of breast milk a day plus formaula obviously and this worked well with for a number of months before i stopped pumping. Also a number of friends have that cover that was mentioned up thread and you could not see a thing (only baby's legs sticking out!!). I would never have breastfed in public without a cover up like that (if i had breastfed at all).

Good luck!