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A member asked:

I am leaking colostrum. i stopped breastfeeding 8 months ago. what's going on?

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Dr. Darrin Cunningham answered

Normal : for up to 12 months. If it lasts longer, see you doc.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/24/2015

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