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feeding in public
I know im getting ahead of myself as my little man was only born on Saturday but it's on my mind.
When i feed, i have to get really comfie-propped up on pillows, boobs right out, v-pillow for baby to lie on. He latches well but often comes on and off several times during a feed.
How am i ever going to feed him anywhere else but the privicy of my own home?! I can't imagine how you get into a good position without all the pillows, feet up etc? Will this get easier?xx
When i feed, i have to get really comfie-propped up on pillows, boobs right out, v-pillow for baby to lie on. He latches well but often comes on and off several times during a feed.
How am i ever going to feed him anywhere else but the privicy of my own home?! I can't imagine how you get into a good position without all the pillows, feet up etc? Will this get easier?xx
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in my experience, after the first few weeks, you will both become expert at bf, lo will be abe to latch on without any fuss, especially when your milk is more established. you will prob find yourself feeding at home with less props etc as time goes on. i find that when i'm out, i use lo's blanket rolled up on my lap to rest her bum on to save my other arm from aching!
It will def get easier xx
i was never one who could feed and walk round the shop at the same time but i never had a problem finding a cafe to feed in!
I'm a little self conscious of feeding in public particularly when she pulls off & I look down and see a big nipple! I just try to remind myself that although I can see a lot, her head would block the way of the publics view. Also, the chance that someone would glance your way at the moment your little man pulls off would be slim. Good luck xx
It gets easier as once they are bigger they don't need so much close holding, they tend to be better at stretching or moving their heads to get where they want to be (rather than you having to line them up so exactly), and putting one leg over the other is a reasonable substitute once they do start getting bigger (around 2-3 months).
At worst it's just some arm ache from holding them in position for the time needed if there's nothing you can use as a support.