Sleeping on tummy - for us moms!

StinaSLC · November 2008

I feel like I haven't been able to sleep on my stomach for months -- first with the preg belly and now my full breasts. It is so much more comfortable for me usually and my preferred position. But when I try to sleep on my stomach I worry that I'm squishing my breasts and will cause a clogged duct or something. Am I crazy??

kel716 · November 2008

I love sleeping on my tummy and have since I delivered DS. Now that my breasts get full really quickly, I prop a pillow under my armpits and this helps give me a cushion. I also have a pillow top on my mattress which means I'm not on something firm.

I've had a few clogged ducts, but nothing that wasn't fixable first thing in the morning. You aren't crazy but I'd still try sleeping on your tummy if it's comfy!!!

lucylea · November 2008

I've been sleeping on my tummy since the night after I delivered DD and have yet to have a clogged duct. I know back in the day they used to tell you not to or it would ruin your supply, but I'm keeping up just fine with an 8 month old and restfully sleeping on my stomach every chance I get!