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I stopped breastfeeding almost 10 months ago. i can stil express a colostrum like fluid but only a drop or two. is this normal after this long?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Galactorrhea: Yes, because of high prolactin levels you can still produce drops of milk.

Dr Livingston and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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