Really nervous about bf in public

[memoo]

I being induced on friday with DC number 3.

I never managed to breastfeed my first 2 DC and I am so determined to get it right with this one.

The problem is I have real body issues and the idea of breastfeeding in front of anyone except DH makes me really nervous.

I know its possible to be discrete but how do you manage it in the early days when you're still get to grips with it all?

When out shopping, some Mothercare stores have nursing rooms. Also I nip back to the car and do it there. Another tip is to use the store changing rooms - generally they have a chair. I use a large muslin secured under my bra strap and then strategically draped over my knocker and DD's head. At first I was sure I'd never get her latched on without being topless and well lit, but now (10 weeks in) we can almost do the latch blindfolded.
Scarborough sea front on a bench has been our most "public" feed. With the muslin drape, no-one even noticed what we were doing

Loads of fab advice here. Just to let you know, before I had DD, I was really nervous about feeding in public too. I'd had a traumatic time BF DS and gave up after 10 days. I was determined to get it to work with DD.

16 weeks in and it's still going brilliantly. I've fed loads in public and I can honestly say it really doesn't bother me about feeding in public. It's a real surprise to me as I was dreading it.

Good luck x

Is it helpful to know that it is illegal to stop someone breastfeeding until your baby is six months? you are protected under the sex discrimation legistation. I alway have this thought in my mind when somone is giving me evils.

memoo - just wanted to wish you luck. I invested in some cheap boob tube tops to layer under normal tops so my tummy was always covered. Meant i could wear pretty much any style top... given up with all that now as hes near 21 months and being discreet is near impossible

Do you have any bf support groups nearby? I found being with other bf mothers made me feel more confident doing it with other people around. Also made some mates to go out places with - safety in numbers! Like others have said, once you've had to do it because dc is screaming you'll wonder what you worried about. I now feed with confidence in the middle of a big shopping centre with people all around! Good luck.