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Is it possible for you to sleeping position give you breast pain?
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Yes this is possible: Especially if you have large or pendulous breasts. Some women (especially w larger breasts or who are pregnant) sleep in bra for comfort. It is recommended that a bra worn for sleep have soft cup w/o underwire or metal clasps. A shelf or cross-over design is recommended. Bras worn for sleep are made from soft materials. Use of improper cup depth can lead to rashes or chafing (due to breast >.
Answered 12/5/2013
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