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How long is it possible to lactate after stopping breastfeeding?

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I'm not sure of the answer to this question, but i have noticed lately that i am 'relactating'. My little one is 10.5 months old and i had to stop breastfeeding at 2 months due to a lactose intolerance problem and have been on formula ever since. Only in the past couple of days have i noticed a slight leak from my breasts?? Has this happened to anyone else???

Yes it has happened to me. Mine is a lot more strange than your current situation. I had my first child 10 yrs ago, my middle 7 yrs ago and my youngest 4 yrs ago. I have never stopped completely lactating. Also with this you might notice soreness around your cycle.

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