my friend's youngest is 2 and she said she is still lactating????

Question

i guess i've heard of women who aren't breastfeeding to lactate, but she said that she never stops.
she says that her body is "always ready for babies".

it's not that i doubt what she says, i just find it interesting....
anyone ever hear of this or experienced this??
is it common or rare??

thanks!

Answer 1

Yes. In history, how do you think the rich were able to afford "wet nurses".

Answer 2

I don't know if it is common or rare but I am a mother of a 10 year old little girl and mines didn't stop until 2 years ago. I went to two doctors after the first year and another after the second year I was lactating. I told them that I had never breast fed and didn't understand what was happening to me. Both doctors said that there was nothing wrong with me and it would stop eventually. It probably would have stopped sooner if it wasn't for my damn ex-husband and his freaky A$$. LMAO There is nothing wrong with your friend.

Answer 3

Yes- it does happen. I still have that problem- she can go to the doctor and get a prescription for the mild to dry up- however once a month (IF you know what i mean) the breast will still prepare themselves-just in case....they can become tender & lactate- small amounts- but there none the less.

Answer 4

It's not as common as it sounds.To lactate,the breasts need stimulation,enough to signal the brain that the breasts need to lactate.And unless the stimulation is constant for a few minutes at regular intervals everyday,the milk production will stop.But it's not uncommon to be able to sqeeze out a few drops from someone's breasts even when not breastfeeding.What I mean is a few drops neccesarily dont mean you are lactating.Lactating is having enough milk to satisfy an infant.

Answer 5

It isn't that common as it sounds is right. Pregnancy hormones is what starts the lactation process, and generally stops after you stop feeding the baby - unless you are pregnant again.

Answer 6

How long ago did she stop breastfeeding? Milk should dry up within 1-2 weeks after stopping. She can have her doctor put her on the pill to help dry it up.

Answer 7

All ae different and all of the answers here are possible scenerios for women to experience.....do you fit any of the stories? Best to see and ask a doctor for professional advice in this situation....can be embarassing if you are a heavy leaker......

Answer 8

i didnt stop " leaking " until my son turn 4. i know this sounds a little weird but every persons body is different. i thought a was never going to stop till one nite it stopped. i have two children and im guessing after i had him the pressure was on lol.
its normal.
and yes i did breastfeed my kids my son i fed longer.

Answer 9

It sounds to me as if she was breastfeeding her 2 year old...not at all that uncommon I know women who breastfeed their children until they are ready for kindergarten.

Answer 10

Is it possible that maybe her husband is stimulating them to the point that her body doesn't recognize that the baby isn't breast feeding?
Some men really love that. I know my guy is really excited about it.

Answer 11

she can give her milk to the hospital and give it to the babys that can hold the other kind of milk down and it's a wonderful thing that some women can do this.