Really stupid question about b.feeding...

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Elf1981 · 01/06/2006 08:28

... can your supply of breast milk be affected by sleeping on your tummy?

I know it's a stupid question but I was just wondering!

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misdee · 01/06/2006 08:30

dont think so, but your boobs may hurt.

NotQuiteCockney · 01/06/2006 08:32

I think it can help cause mastitis or blocked ducts.

2Happy · 01/06/2006 08:34

Tight bras can cause blocked ducts, so I guess sleeping on your front could too.

hotmama · 01/06/2006 08:49

You might find it uncomfortable - and put a towel underneath you as you probably will leak!

UniSarah · 01/06/2006 11:55

I've found that i seem less full if I sleep on my front. I try to avoid it as i want to be able to give ds a big breakfast.

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Elf1981 · 01/06/2006 12:12

Oh, not such a silly question then!
I am expressing while I'm at work for DD to have milk at the CM's and I've been struggling over the past couple of weeks. I have only recently been sleeping on my front again (had a section and found it difficult to sleep on my front for several months) and wondered if it was connected.
Back to sleeping on my side then!

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