do any mothers know..?

Question

It's been well over a year since i've stopped breast feeding, and occasionaly my nipples still produce small amounts of milk..is this normal?

Answer 1

Here's some info I was able to track down on-line for you, hope it helps! --


Per Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (Riordan, 2004, p. 80), "Small amounts of milk or serous fluid are commonly expressed for weeks, months, or years from women who have previously been pregnant or lactating." The amount is most often very small, however, and spontaneous flow (leaking) generally stops within 2-3 weeks. Mothers who have breastfed for a longer duration may be able to express milk for a longer time after weaning. Any stimulation, e.g. checking to see if milk is still there, frequent breast self-exams, friction from a bra , stimulation during intercourse, etc., can cause further production.

If you stop producing milk after weaning and then start again, it could be due to a new pregnancy (or a recent miscarriage).

Schedule a visit with your physician if...

1) You are still producing a significant amount of milk at 6 months after weaning or re-start milk production spontaneously (not associated with pregnancy).

2) You start producing milk and have never been pregnant.
you have breast discharge that does not appear to be milk.

3) Discharge may be multicolored and sticky (color is generally green; this is usually a benign condition called duct ectasia), purulent (containing pus; this is generally due to mastitis or an abscess), clear/watery, yellow/serous, pink/serosanguineous or bloody/sanguineous.


Best wishes!

Answer 2

I have not nursed in over 6 years,but yes I occasionally have "milk".Especially when I hear a newborn cry or something.There is also a little pain with this sometimes.I have been told the mother instinct is strong in people like us.If your real worried see a doc.♥

Answer 3

Not a mother but it is still normal because your body still thinks it needs to produce milk.

Answer 4

Perfectly normal. I'm not sure how long it will last, but it does seem to take forever before they dry up completely. You might try putting cabbage leaves over your breasts to see if that will help dry them if it bothers you.

Answer 5

Even though you have stopped breastfeeding if your husband had played with them or anything has stimulated them for the past year or so since you have stopped they can still produce. any more questions [e-mail]

Answer 6

It can be normal, especially if you regularly go braless,
but I would mention it to your gyno at your next appointment. Breast discharge can signify other problems, thyroid abnormalities, hormone imbalances, and pituitary tumors can all cause lactation.

Answer 7

yep, mine did until about 2 and half years later. This happens alot because of the sexual stimulation that is occuring when the hubby keeps playing with your boobs. don't worry, it will go away in time.

Answer 8

yes it will take 2 years to stop if you want stop go doctor to get pills for that

Answer 9

yes it is mine did the same thing and i didnt even brest feed i pumped for 3 months

Answer 10

Yes.