https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:27:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-465319 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:09:41 +0000 erwoo 465319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most of the times I do and just use a nursing cover unless there are a bunch of men in the room. But if my in-laws are visiting for a week then I'll just go to another room. I'm sure it makes them feel uncomfortable. Plus, my LO likes to pull the cover and play with it so it's not always covered! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-465026 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 01:29:30 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 465026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always have a cover on no matter what, but it also depends on who. If it's DH's guy friends I prefer to go upstairs and nurse in the comfort of the nursery bc I don't feel comfortable... with women I just let them know I need to nurse, but I still like to use a cover. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-464982 Tue, 25 Dec 2012 23:35:40 +0000 sera_87 464982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oh, my goodness. I nursed LittleBebe on the couch today and FIL LITERALLY covered his eyes when he walked from the kitchen back to his chair (on the other side of me). DH looked at me with hands up "WTF, really?!" look on his face. I just rolled my eyes. Such a funny little man. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-464363 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:09:27 +0000 DillonLion 464363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownie: ha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-464255 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:36:50 +0000 brownie 464255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@highwire: Congrats. Love this commercial <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgmbJso-2-o" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgmbJso-2-o</a>. I hope we can all find our comfort zone. But having a baby, I think we all lose some modesty.</p> <p>@emahlee: I agree, I don't mind breastfeeding in front of anyone, but it makes a great excuse when I need a break! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-464174 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:24:54 +0000 ChelseaRose 464174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@highwire: That's great!! It is so much easier to go out and not worry about milk/formula/bottles for baby. Boobs are with you wherever you go! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-463616 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 01:07:41 +0000 DillonLion 463616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There is so much I've had to let go of in terms of modesty with this while breastfeeding thing! I'm nursing in my own home however I can be comfortable and social. Nursed at a restaurant today (covered). Just trying to figure out how to fit this into my life. What a change! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-463609 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 01:03:52 +0000 sera_87 463609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yep, it's my house &amp; I prefer to do it without a cover, but have used one in front of my FIL because of his comfort level with the whole thing (uh, not very high, in case you were wondering). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-463498 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 22:38:21 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 463498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When LO was a new newborn I didn't, but once he was a little older- closer to 2 month I did. He didn't tolerate a cover ever really, so it was a matter of just being as discrete as I could. Hoping this next time around this facet is a little easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-463493 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 22:34:09 +0000 prettylizy 463493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In the very early days I was more comfortable by myself, but that was mostly because we weren't good at it yet and my PP hormones were CA-RAY-ZEE so I would often cry trying to get her to latch (man I DON'T miss those days). Once we got the hang of things I hated missing out on all the action so I would plunk myself down on the couch and feed her wherever we were. If it was female family only I wouldn't cover, but if there were male family members I would use a cover. Now that she is 9 months she will NOT tolerate a cover for the most part, and she is way to distracted to nurse in a busy place so we have to find somehwere quite otherwise she pops off every time there is a sound and I spray milk over everything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-463491 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 22:25:52 +0000 emahlee 463491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, but it depends on who's around. I nurse openly (no cover) around my family and my female friends. When my in laws are over, I always leave the room and I don't mind; it gives me a welcomed break from them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-463466 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 21:58:57 +0000 ChelseaRose 463466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I'm at home then I mostly just nurse him if I need to. I've used a cover (A and A blanket) a few times, but that was only because my dad and brothers were over. If it is my mom, MIL, female friends, etc. then I won't bother with a cover. One time a male friend came over while I was already nursing (no cover) and he just stayed in the part of the living room that was to my back until I was done. You couldn't really see anything with him already on, but I know he was just trying to be respectful. I wasn't too concerned because he's a doctor, has delivered babies, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-462753 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 10:03:38 +0000 hilsy85 462753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup I usually leave the room to get him latched on, and then use an A&amp;A blanket to cover myself with and go back in with the company. I don't want to be hidden away! Not to mention, you really can't see anything with a cover over us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-462561 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 07:13:08 +0000 PrincessBaby 462561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@highwire: I got so sick of being banished to our bedroom or the nursery when family was here...The ILs come in a couple of weeks and I have gotten so comfortable w/BFing, I think I might just wear my Hooter Hider thingy and not be a prisoner trapped in 1 or 2 rooms of my own home! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-462524 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 06:12:39 +0000 kml636 462524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I need to figure this out bc DH's dad comes tomorrow for Xmas. Part of me wants to be like this is natural and it's my house but I'm not there yet! He's also the conservative type so I guess I'll be doing all her feelings upstairs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-462518 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 06:08:35 +0000 sorrycharlie 462518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends who it is. Ill nurse if its DH, my mom or aunt, or a couple close friends. Otherwise I go to the nursery where the glider is - I prefer the quiet alone time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-462512 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 05:54:35 +0000 hellobeeboston 462512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends on who it is! I have left and done it with and without a cover.</p> <p>We have a Xmas party today but I pumped a bottle to bring so I wouldn't have to leave, and so I could have a glass of wine ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-462451 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 02:41:30 +0000 Penny Lane 462451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Um, yes. It's my house, and if they're uncomfortable with me feeding my child, they can leave the room. </p> <p>I do let people know before I start, but I'm pretty discreet anyway, even when I'm home alone so I don't worry about flashing too much </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-462435 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 02:23:32 +0000 Boogs 462435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, I never felt comfortable with covers, plus LO hated them and I don't like to feel exposed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-462427 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 02:14:34 +0000 cyndistar3 462427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I wouldn't leave the room in my own house to feed my child! I do cover up though, but that is for myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-462423 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 01:49:27 +0000 sarac 462423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I breastfeed anywhere, and I don't use a cover. I would in someone else's home who I knew was uncomfortable with it, but that's it. I'd never cover in my own home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-462421 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 01:39:38 +0000 MamaMoose 462421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes with family but not in front of non family. The hardest part for me is keeping things discreet while I burp her mid feeding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-462419 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 01:33:22 +0000 mrskc 462419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At first I went into another room because I was still figuring out nursing. Now that I'm more comfortable nursing I just use a cover if I have guests over. Most of the time if its all females I don't use a cover. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-462400 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:14:10 +0000 MusicaV 462400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. It's less of a modesty issue than comfort for DS. He doesn't nurse well when there are a lot of distractions and noise - I can't nurse him in front of the TV. I also like to make sure I can hear him swallow, which is hard to do when there is noise around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-462399 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:13:30 +0000 travelgirl1 462399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't yet, but will have to if she carries on with her bottle rejection. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-462391 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:05:32 +0000 eeh 462391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends who it is. I nurse (with a cover) in front of my immediate family including my dad and bil. Wouldn't nurse in front of my fil though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-462378 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 23:49:37 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 462378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I hate being sequestered away while all my family and friends are around. If he's amenable, I nurse and cover myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-462375 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 23:41:31 +0000 lovehoneybee 462375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, and I'll try to use a shawl or something, depending on who I'm with (with mom or MIL I won't bother, for example). The only time I won't is if I'm trying to nurse him into a nap and he's just being way stimulated, or it's bedtime. Then I'll excuse myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-462374 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 23:37:00 +0000 wheres_c 462374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No but mostly because i havent figured out how to bf sitting up. I can only do it lying down :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-breastfeed-in-front-of-guests-at-your-home#post-462358 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 23:22:38 +0000 brownie 462358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I breastfeed in front of people at my house. I don't use a cover (he just pulls it off). I just do what needs to be done and try to not draw attention to myself. </p>