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My milk dried up over night, went from producing so much to almost nothing. why?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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Hormones: Your hormone levels maintain your milk production. Sometimes your hormone levels can drop and your milk production can drop suddenly. This is not unusual.

Answered 7/20/2012

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A member asked:

My milk dried up over night, went from producing so much to almost nothing. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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