It's been almost a year since I stopped BFing and....

cbc04

when I don't wear a bra at night I STILL leak!!  Sometimes just a few dots on my shirt, sometimes enough to make me change my shirt.  No leaking during the day when I am wearing a bra (must have something to do with the friction?).  But I am seriously sick of it!  I started leaking when I was only in my 2nd trimester of pregnancy and here I am 2.5 years later with it still going on.

Is this normal?  Anyone else have this?  I have my OB appt coming up and I'm going to mention it.  I'm afraid it means my hormones are all messed up or something....

Thanks for listening to me vent!

 

dnagal

I could still express some milk a year after weaning, but it stopped once I got pregnant again- you could try that, LOL.

roseroseroseroserose

I have not leaked since DD was around 10 mos.  We stopped nursing several months ago.  So maybe I don't leak b/c she got every last drop.

mrshutch

Woah! I'm jealous you had such a great supply- I had to stop when DD was 7 1/2 months b/c I had basically nothing left. I'm sure it's frustrating for you though- i would ask your OB if there's anything you can do.

HawaiiBrideGrm

Your prolactin level could be a bit elevated as a result of ::clears throat:: "overstimulation".

cbc04

Oh yeah, I definitely feel lucky to have had the supply I did!  I started EPing when DD started having issues with latching and I was often pumping 40+ ounces per day - I certainly can't complain about that!  I would just really like a break from the leaking before it's time to ttc #2 since if #2 is like #1 I may need to start wearing nursing pads at 16 weeks again

SymphonyGirl

You could try all the things that you do when trying to dry up supply when you are weaning.  The things my lactation consultant recommended for that were to take a sudafed every day, drink lots of peppermint tea, and take b6 vitamins.  I did that combo and never had any problems with leaking later (until I got pg again!) and i had major oversupply while I was nursing.  My LC said I could have fed triplets. 

PaigeC1981

I too am jealous of your supply!  Go girl!

I have heard cabbage leaves and cough syrup does the trick.