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Mom of a 5 yr 11 m old girl4 years ago

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I was exclusively breastfeeding my child til 20 months now I stopped completely but still the milk flow has not stopped completely..how long does it take to completely dry .

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Dr Rashmi SriramMom of a 8 yr 11 m old girl4 years ago

A. hi it takes time for breast milk production to stop. It may take months. There is no need to worry. However if immediate stoppage is required then certain pills wil be given

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Nihita mittalMom of 4 children4 years ago

A. good morning usually takes a couple of months however if you want you can also consult with your gynecologist and start using medication for the child

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