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How long after breastfeeding should breasts produce milk? i stopped a year ago and sometimes when i squeeze the nipple a small drop comes out.
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Milk discharge: It can continue for atleast 6 months after delivery or stopping to breast feed. There are other causes that can cause it to be prolonged like : medication, breast stimulation , stress, hormonal abnormalities. Discuss it in detail with a physician.
Answered 9/3/2018
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