I did not breast feed my son for medical reasons. I had him on May 12th of this year and I went threw the painfull drying up process about 5 days after I had him. Now 5 weeks later I started to leak milk? Is this normal? Will it be over soon? There was only a very little but I would like it to be completely gone and so would my husband if you know what I mean!
2006-06-15 10:39:38 · 12 answers · asked by letsdoit_456 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
get some breast pads for now. It takes a while for your breasts to completely dry up. You are completely normal. You can always call your doctor about your concerns.
2006-06-15 10:50:14 · answer #1 · answered by seatonrsp 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is sooo totally normal! I am 25 years old, with 2 kids. They are 6 years old, and almost 4 months old. With my first son, I leaked for 2 years. With my 2nd son, well, still leaking a teeny tiny bit. This is what you do...Go grocery shopping right now!! Get yourself a head of cabbage. When you get home, take two cabbage leaves and put one in each bra cup. It is not a pleasent thing to do, but it totally works!!! Keep cabbage on your breasts at ALL times, well, not in the shower. It sounds gross, but it is the best way to do it. The cabbage will dry it up. I don't know how, but it does. I never did it, but my sister did. I didn't know about this until just a month ago. I didn't have to with my youngest. It worked for her very well. Within two weeks she had no traces of milk! My mother had 7 kids and did it after she had us. So, I know it works. If you want it to stop REALLY BAD, then the cabbage way is the best. If by chance you are still leaking in November, have your doctor test your milk for infections. just as a precaution. Let me know how the cabbage thing goes.
2006-06-15 19:59:21 · answer #2 · answered by gypsy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be caused by nipple stimulation. I noticed even after i weaned my kids from breastfeeding and I was dried up, I still occasionally had a leak if there was alot of nipple stimulation from foreplay or sex. Your body is getting back to normal and still has the hormones to produce the milk. Just tell your hubby to be patient and be more gentle see if that helps.
2006-06-15 18:23:46 · answer #3 · answered by Maw730 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds completely normal. Tell your hubby to be a little patient - that baby is still quite young and your body is nowhere near finished adjusting to the birth. This could continue for a while. If you are concerned, call your ob doctor or even ask-a-nurse.
2006-06-15 18:01:04 · answer #4 · answered by ginabgood1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this may be normal. It has been 5 weeks and your hormones may not be completely normalized yet. I think you should give your doctor a call. Good luck.
2006-06-15 17:44:55 · answer #5 · answered by happywhereIam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its normal. Your breasts are still recovering since your not breastfeed. If the milk is discolored you should seek medical help. If you want to make sure it will be best to still go ahead and seek medical help.
2006-06-15 20:01:49 · answer #6 · answered by LayLay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's totally normal.
I would (very) occasionally leak up to eight months after I weaned my daughter.
And friends have had it happen even later.
2006-06-15 17:50:17 · answer #7 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are leaking..lol. Better check with a doctor!
2006-06-15 17:45:01 · answer #8 · answered by Dhere 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal. Your bodies hormones are still adjusting. Don't worry!
2006-06-15 18:22:39 · answer #9 · answered by RN&MOM22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its so not normal!!Have you ever heard of a doctor oh and thats SUPER GROSS!!!!get a life!!!
2006-06-15 17:43:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋