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Ambermom043Ambermom043 member
in August 2015 Moms
I've heard that you shouldn't let the warm water hit your breasts while in the shower to avoid engorgement.. But I'm also hearing women suggest taking a warm shower for other things. So I'm getting very conflicting opinions, and I can't seem to find answers on Google. My question is, do you all let the warm/hot water run down your "front" when showering? If so, has it had any effect on your breasts, or production? Cause I want to soak up a long hot shower SOOO bad! But the fact that I can't face the water stops me from enjoying what WAS a major source of relaxation for me... TIA!!
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  • holli0801holli0801 member
    I haven't heard you shouldn't. I was told a warm compress helps avoid engorgement and clogged milk duct.. I've had lots of warm baths (breasts submerged) and haven't had problems. Could check with your doc or LC for sure... But I'd say enjoy your shower!!
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  • Ambermom043Ambermom043 member
    @CaliforniaDream87 Several nurses in L&A told me not to let it hit my breasts or I'll become engorged.. I was heartbroken, because there's nothing better than taking a long hot shower! Well, that's good enough for me! I'm doing it! ;)
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  • kettlekittenkettlekitten member
    Ambermom043 said:

    @CaliforniaDream87 Several nurses in L&A told me not to let it hit my breasts or I'll become engorged.. I was heartbroken, because there's nothing better than taking a long hot shower! Well, that's good enough for me! I'm doing it! ;)

    Can't imagine why they would say that, especially given the standard advice for getting milk flow going is to use warm water or warm moist compresses.

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  • hjphillipshjphillips member
    I always apply nipple cream before my showers, because the spray can hurt like a bitch on your nipples. Otherwise I can't see why not to shower. I was told not to let the water hit my boobs if I was interested in giving up breastfeeding, because it can trigger a letdown.

    I dunno, everyone tells you something different, it seems.
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  • Ambermom043Ambermom043 member
    You all are making my night! I can't wait for DH to get home so I can indulge... :D
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  • candicejeff2013candicejeff2013 member
    I've been taking hot showers since being home from hospital. If it had adverse affects I wouldn't know. Take a hot shower lol !
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  • tarheelgirl8tarheelgirl8 member
    Take a hot shower! It's the best. Showers are fine as far as I know. Although my LC did recommend trying to keep soap off my nipples when showering. She said soap can dry them out which can make BF more painful
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  • WeringWering member
    I was told you shouldn't when I had my first daughter. But after a week, I decided that was for the birds. I actually used it to help stimulate a quick "recharge" so that I could pump, shower, then feed my daughter before work. It may or may not encourage a letdown reflex; if you find it's causing you an issue, pump your engorgement away and then change your routine.
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