Once you're in sync with each other, you'll probably produce just the right amount of milk for each upcoming feeding. If you want, you can try to collect your leaking breast milk to save for later with a product like Milkies Milk-Saver and Lacti-Cups. Some women continue to leak for as long as they're nursing, but many find that the problem goes away once their baby gets the hang of breastfeeding — usually within the first six to 10 weeks.
In the meantime, remember that your leaking breasts are a sign of your body's efficiency making milk for your baby. And don't worry — when the leaking eventually stops, you'll still be making plenty of milk to meet your baby's needs. BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world.
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Ding lives in San Francisco with her family. Join now to personalize. Is it normal for my breasts to leak milk? What causes my breasts to leak? What can I do about my leaking breasts? How long will my breasts keep leaking? Here are other ways to deal with leaking breasts: Apply pressure. If you feel letdown happening at an awkward moment like if you're chatting with a co-worker about your baby and your milk starts to drip , cross your arms over your breasts and press firmly.
If you're sitting at a table, cup your chin in your hands and press your forearms into your breasts. Use nursing pads. Read the Issue. Sign Up Now. Next: Your Insulin Therapy. Aug 1, Issue. Am Fam Physician. What is galactorrhea? What causes galactorrhea? Here are some possible causes: Some medicines, like hormones, birth control pills, antidepressants, and blood pressure medicine Herbal medicines, such as nettle, fennel, blessed thistle, anise, and fenugreek seed Street drugs, like marijuana and opiates Hormone imbalances Clothes that irritate the breasts, like scratchy shirts or bras that don't fit well Too frequent breast self-exams daily exams Stimulating the breasts during sex Tumors of the pituitary say: pih-too-ih-terry gland in the brain.
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