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How is it possible to lactate when you are not pregnant?

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I have heard it is possible to lactate when a baby is crying around you (probably something to do with the maternal instinct) but I am not sure and you may want to verify my answer

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Is it possible to lactate if you are not pregnant and have never had children?
Yes, its possible, but it's rare. See this article from the Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lactation/AN00819
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Is it possible for a teenage girl to lactate though she is not pregnant?
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