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I'm not pregnant, breastfeeding, last 2 days my nipple & bra have smelt of body odour? i shower everyday so it can't be body odour, should i be worried?

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Milk leaking: It could be the smell of your milk leaking out onto your bra.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 9/7/2013

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