I had my third child ten months ago and havent breastfed in nine months. I still lactate. Is this normal. With my first child, I lactated even three years after her birth and I only breatfed for a couple months. My breasts are small and they're not "full" or anything. They lactate at the slightest amount of pressure. Has this happened to anyone else?
2007-03-07 09:33:25 · 4 answers · asked by A 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
You should tell your dr. It could be just a normal variation - and it probably is. Have them check your prolactin hormone level. In rare instances, a pituitary tumor can cause this. It is very rare though. Go get checked.
2007-03-07 10:26:31 · answer #1 · answered by juneaulady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some women produce milk for years after a baby. It isn't much, just a little. But, you shouldn't be releasing milk like that. I would suggest you talk to your doctor about it. It could be a hormone thing, which can be easily corrected. It could just be your body doing what it wants to do too.
2007-03-07 09:41:39 · answer #2 · answered by odd duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see your doctor. If you aren't breast feeding you shouldn't still be lactating. Your doctor can assure you nothing is wrong & give you the medication needed to clear up the issue.
2007-03-07 09:38:29 · answer #3 · answered by ang_phx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take birth control pills, it drys up the milk.
2007-03-07 09:36:03 · answer #4 · answered by Amethyst 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋