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I'm just wondering, if you sleep on your chest, does that mean your boobs can't grow?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No, not correct.: Laying against your breasts may cause discomfort but will not impair breast development or growth.

Answered 8/9/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleep: Your boobs will grow as they are supposed to, regardless of how u sleep.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/11/2013

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