Spenceee - just some more advice for you and your DW

I had all sorts of issues with breastfeeding (flat nipples, poor attachment, low supply, thrush - the list goes on!) so the first 8 weeks of breastfeeding were hell for me. I wasn't embarassed about breastfeeding in public, I just found it extremely hard due to all our issues. The attachment issue was one of the hardest as I had to help DD get on the breast and constantly had to help her reattach. In the early days, DD took a good hour or so to feed so unless I was happy to settle in for the long haul, feeding in public was a right PITA. I often, and still do, take a bottle as she downs that in no time at all and it means I don't spend half of our outing feeding her!

In saying all that, I did breastfeed in public and do it all the time now. I have a good selection of Bonds breastfeeding tops and they have been fabulous. I love them! I also have a breastfeeding shawl that my SIL bought for me. I'm not embarassed to breastfeed but I'm not a big fan of flashing too much skin when I'm at the shops or a restaurant and my shawl helps with this and it also means I can wear clothes from my normal wardrobe. Google 'bebe au lait' and look at the nursing covers if you're interested in the shawls. They are also great for keeping bubs focussed on feeding when they get to the 'nosey' stage (at about 4 months).

I tried using a muslin once and it was more hassle than it's worth IMO. I ended up just sitting in a corner at the cafe with my back to everyone else and by breasts facing my family. Much easier.

I hope that helps.