https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:16:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-and-back-massages#post-784607 Wed, 15 May 2013 22:44:19 +0000 lepamplemousse 784607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for all the tips! I'll definitely ask for a massage on my side or prenatal pillow. I'm 7 months pp and am prone to hard spots on my left boob which I think may be from sleeping on my left side. I'm so paranoid about clogged ducts and mastitis. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-and-back-massages#post-782115 Wed, 15 May 2013 07:36:02 +0000 hilsy85 782115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How long pp are you? I think Mrs Tricycle got a massage a few weeks pp and ended up with mastitis because of it! I would definitely lie on my side instead of on my stomach just in case. Enjoy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-and-back-massages#post-781982 Wed, 15 May 2013 06:13:05 +0000 SleepyMonkey 781982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i got a back massage twice while bf-ing. the first, i had a really minor clogged duct that i got out with just some massaging while pumping. the second time, i asked for the prenantal pillows that have the dents for your boobs. that worked well. no clogged ducts that time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-and-back-massages#post-781949 Wed, 15 May 2013 04:53:31 +0000 edelweiss 781949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i asked to do a prenatal style massage so that i was on my side. hope you enjoy your well-deserved massage! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-and-back-massages#post-781946 Wed, 15 May 2013 04:38:42 +0000 petunia354 781946@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Either pump before or ask them to do a prenatal style massage where you are propped up on your side with pillows! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-and-back-massages#post-781896 Wed, 15 May 2013 01:13:12 +0000 Penny Lane 781896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a back massage at 3 weeks PP, and it was fine. The masseuse knew I was BFing so they gave me towels to pile up around me so I wasn't putting all my weight on my boobs, if that makes sense</p> <p>I also started sleeping on my tummy again around that time and have never had issues with clogged ducts </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-and-back-massages#post-781893 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:40:42 +0000 katsupgirl 781893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just had a massage earlier this week. I fed her right before on both sides and didn't have a problem. LO is 7 months. It was nice to lie on my stomach. Haven't done that in ages! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-and-back-massages#post-781891 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:37:56 +0000 MaisyMay 781891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found that it hurt because I got full. Feed/pump right before you go and ask them to let you lay on your stomach first. I'm a stomach sleeper and can sleep on my stomach for much of the night, but I'm also 4 1/2 months postpartum, so I seldom deal with being overly full. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-and-back-massages#post-781860 Tue, 14 May 2013 23:36:02 +0000 lepamplemousse 781860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been dying to get a good massage to get all the knots out of my neck and back but am afraid of getting a clogged duct or mastitis from laying on my stomach. Has anyone gotten a massage while breastfeeding? Do you think laying on my stomach for an hour would be an issue? I'm hoping no because I really really want to have a massage! </p>