Undercover Mama... what a concept!

Being a breastfeeding mom comes along with its fair share of challenges. It's true that some moms coast through nursing without any issues, but if you've been reading this blog for long, you know that I am not one of those moms. I have been lucky in that Reid is a great nurser. Even with our rough start, we have become a great team in that regard. Still, there have been some challenges to overcome. Like right now, I have a painful clogged duct I'm dealing with. It's not the first time, so I know how to deal with it, but it still hurts like crap. So annoying.

I've also had to deal with being a working mom, which for me has meant a ton of pumping, worrying about my output, and washing bottles and pump parts constantly.

One of the biggest challenges, however, has been the issue of nursing in public. I'm never been one to show a lot of skin in public. I don't wear bikinis at the beach. I try to choose underclothes that smooth and shape, rather than push up and flaunt, you know? So nursing in public, for me, can be awkward and uncomfortable. When Reid was tiny, I could just throw a blanket over him and nurse anywhere. Sure, I had to keep peeking to make sure he was latched correctly, but overall it wasn't a big deal. As he got bigger, though, and squirmier, he started hating nursing covers and blankets over his head. I found myself avoiding situations where I'd have to nurse in public. I'd either stay home, nurse in the car, or pump and bring a bottle.

Enter the Undercover Mama nursing shirt.

What a smart, innovative idea! This shirt attaches to your favorite nursing bra, and makes it so much easier to nurse in public without showing too much skin. It saves me from having to decide whether I'm going to lift up my shirt and expose my stomach, or pull down and show my whole boob. With the Undercover Mama nursing shirt, I can stay covered and comfortable, and Reid can eat happily.

This product is definitely going on my must-have list for any future babies we may have, and I will certainly be mentioning it to my fellow nursing moms and moms-to-be. Get yours at www.undercovermama.com!