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Can breastfeeding lying down change your breastshape

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toddie12 · 11/07/2019 00:41

I have noticed since before I had either of my babies I had different shaped breasts and it wasn't until I really got into lying down to feed I think they changed.

They now learn more outwards, it does feel like my skin is being stretched outwards when feeding

Is this possible lying down and feeding all throughout the night and once or twice a day could change the shape?

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BoronationStreet · 11/07/2019 01:09

Oh OP...no. Just no. The reason your breasts are different is because you breastfed, not because you did it lying down.

My breasts look like empty teabags. But I wouldn't change anything about my choices because I'm proud that I gave my DS the best start and most nutrition possible.

Wonky tits is a small price to pay for a healthy child. 🤷‍♀️

MrsTerryPratchett · 11/07/2019 01:11

No. And it's pregnancy that changes your breasts more than feeding.

TowelNumber42 · 11/07/2019 01:13

The skin does recover a fair bit later, in my experience. Mine were fine looking again 3yrs after finishing feeding the last of 3 children. Different but still majestic.

Jemima232 · 11/07/2019 01:13

No, not at all, couldn't happen, OP.

I agree with everything that BoronationStreet said.

My own breasts are not what they were - but it has nothing to do with feeding lying down sometimes. I breastfed four babies (for years) and am so glad that I did.

TwistyTop · 11/07/2019 02:28

I doubt there are any women out there whose boobs didn't change after breastfeeding. If there are then please don't tell me because it will make me cry.

It's not the position you did it in, don't worry about that. It would have happened anyway.

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