Expert: ruth kraft - 9/24/2009

Question
I stopped nursing my baby over four months ago, but I am still able to express small amounts of milk from my breasts.  They do not leak most of the time, but if I get in a position where pressure is placed on my breasts, they leak a little.  Is this something I should talk to my doctor about, or will they dry up over time?  I do have an underactive thyroid, and am currently on medication for it.

Answer
it should over time, dry up. the longer you nurse, the longer it takes to dry up. it wont harm anything to continue leaking  , its more just strange.if it gets too bothersome, drink sage tea, and put cabbage leaves on your breasts while you are home and this should help it dry up also.