corsets and breastfeeding

**miss ani** · 25-06-2007 15:16

i have a question... do you think wearing a corset (steel boned) could possibly damage milk ducts?

i was thinking of buying myself a new corset to wear out and about in a few weeks time (my first night out since having DD), and wondered if the 'squishing' effect of the corset would affect the ducts?

**jaimie** · 25-06-2007 15:20

you should be ok if you only wear it for short periods. if your out and get uncomfy(in the boob area!) just hand express a bit so you dont get too full.

hope this helps.....i love corsets!!!

**miss ani** · 25-06-2007 15:23

so do i!! i missed wearing them while pregnant!

i didn't think there would be too much risk if i wore it only for a few hours.

**jaimie** · 25-06-2007 15:34

Perfect thing to hide any baby bulge left over!
Hope you have an awesome night!

**meme** · 25-06-2007 20:33

i would be concerned about mastitis/blocked ducts. nursing bra's don't have underwire for this reason, that anything presssing into the breast could potentially cause a blocked duct.

but then i got mastitis once from my nightdress pulling across me while i slept and causing a blockage! so i could be extra paranoid.

it is nice to dress up a bit

i hope you enjoy your night out .

**nut** · 26-06-2007 09:10

As long as you're not wearing the corset often I think it would be absolutely fine. Just make sure it is as comfortable as possible.

Have fun too!!!!