Breastfeeding

[Hafa9141]

Just wanting a conversation about breastfeeding. I completely support women who breast feed comfortably around people I think its amazing, but for me personally, AIBU to want to do it in private?
I am very busty anyway (36FF) and even before a baby I don't like people ogling my boobs so I tend to not wear low cut tops etc.
Now, I know everybody says "oh nobody stares" or whatever, but with boobs this big I can't see how a rogue one wouldn't be glanced at by multiple people.
Or even in the early stages, when you're getting used to positioning and discretion, is it ridiculous to want to go in another room and feed in private?
I am dreading the thought of women around me giving me grief about being confident and standing up for women's rights.
Thoughts anyone?

I'm a 36GG, I was sooo nervous about feeding in public and I didn't want anyone to see my boobs, my personal thing- it wouldn't have helped for me to feel self conscious about feeding AND folk seeing my boobs! So I used a breastfeeding cape (the ones that go round your neck, you can find some nice patterns and colours) and I bought a couple of breast vests https://www.breastvest.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI87nB0brv2gIVApPtCh3pBQdNEAAYAiAAEgJTPDD_BwE so I could wear them under any top for easy access. I did buy breastfeeding tops as well, mostly from ASOS and h and m.

Once we'd mastered positioning etc (no easy feat when you're a big girl like me!) it got easier. Go for it, you'll be fine!

I felt the same before my DD was born and when she was tiny. Especially since I had a bad breastfeeding experience with my DS (low milk supply, he fed for ages and still cried afterwards etc. I found it very stressful at home, let alone in public)

Once I got past the first few weeks with DD and got a bit of practice, and she got better at latching on, I found feeding her discreetly very easy. I also have pretty big boobs and am not keen on being exposed, but I have a toddler and needs must. I can’t be in private for every feed. Either specific breastfeeding tops, or a loose top with a vest under, you really can’t see a thing.

It’s harder now that DD is 6 months and is nosy, but then she doesn’t feed as often so it’s easier to time it so she’s eating in peace so that she gets a decent feed.

And I’ve never ever had anyone comment negatively about how I feed my kids and I’ve had one on formula and one breast fed.