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How to stop breast milk after abortion, the milk is 8 months now?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Stop breast milk: Apply cold compresses to your breasts for 20 minutes several times a day. Your breast milk will usually cease.

Answered 5/13/2013

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

See your doctor: Not to worry, but be good to confirm there's no ongoing problem causing the nipple discharge before doing anything else.

Answered 5/13/2013

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