Does blocked milk duct has anything to do with sleeping position?

[GCDollar]

HI ladies,
I sleep on my back because my breasts dont feel comfortable when sleeping on either side. I found i have blocked milk ducts and can't help wondering if it has anything to do with me sleeping on my back? does any one know? should i change to sleep on my right/left?

[Ozziehoffy]

I find that if I sleep too much on my front... kinda side but front if that makes sense then I get REALLY sore and blocked up on that side. I think that it all gets squashed. I don't get too many problems if I try to stay on my side without pressure on my boobs.

[Indadhanu]

Yep, i am the same as Cass, if a lot of pressure is on my boobs while I sleep I get very sore.

I haven't had a problem with laying on my back though, that seems to be the best position for me.

[MantaRay]

As the others have said, pressure on your breasts during sleep can cause blocked ducts, so back sleeping should help. Is there anything else that could be contributing - a bra that's too tight for example? Or has your baby just started sleeping longer at night? It usually takes a few days for your supply to adjust to this. Are you managing to clear the blockages ok?

[GCDollar]

thanks all for reply. I don't wear bra when sleeping and my dd hasn't started sleeping longer through the night yet.
My right breast has been blocked twice. I have been sleeping on my back only, so i can't helping wondering if i should have slept on my side.